Formed in 1981, kennesaw transportation in white, georgia is a model of how to achieve success in the trucking industry. Today, the company fields 195 tractors and 310 trailers. Owner-operator teams carry loads from Georgia to various western states, while single drivers cover lanes to Florida, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Illinois and Kansas.

The fleet consists of late-model Peterbilt Model 387 tractors and utility or Great Dane trailers. Patrick says the consistency of the fleet is important to Kennesaw because it helps the company maintain its costs per mile, control parts and tire inventories, monitor technician performance and track warranty claims. He also credits the standardized units with helping Kennesaw win Fresh Express' Cold Chain Carrier of the Year award in 2006.

Besides offering competitive pay and benefits, kennesaw transportation, inc provides professional development opportunities. In addition, employees at this company can leave work for planned appointments during the day without worrying about repercussions.

Employees at this company are provided with flexible schedules, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, 401(k) and vacation leave. They can also expect to have a family-friendly environment. GP Transco, West Side Transport, JBS Carriers and Carroll Fulmer Logistics are some of Kennesaw's competitors. As a leading provider of freight services in the United States, the company offers an array of services to its customers including air and ground shipping, ocean and intermodal cargo, freight brokering and truckload management. The company has offices across the country and employs more than 3,000 people.