Dedicated contract carriage · Private fleet replacement

DEDICATED FLEET
REPLACEMENT: WE
RUN YOUR FLEET SO
YOU CAN RUN YOUR

We scope your operation, find the service, safety and cost gains, and run the fleet as if it were still yours. Dedicated drivers, dispatch and equipment on your lanes, with monthly KPI reporting against agreed targets.

  • Privately owned and family-run since 1990, so ownership is still in the room
  • 650+ company-owned trucks across two hubs: Beloit, WI and Venus, TX
  • Every contract carries a built-in advantage: lightweight equipment, backhaul securement, driver labor services or specialized modifications

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650+

trucks, all company owned

1990

privately owned and family-run since

90%

customer retention

600%

growth in 10 years

25%+

of drivers with 5+ years of service

SmartWay

High Performer · Great West Casualty safety recognition

Dedicated contract carriage · Private fleet replacement

Private fleet or dedicated fleet?

Keep the control and service levels of a private fleet. Hand the trucks, drivers, maintenance, compliance and recruiting to a carrier whose business is trucking.

What you carry today Private fleet Blackhawk dedicated fleet
Drivers: recruiting, retention, absences Yours Blackhawk, with designated backup drivers and 24/7 dispatch
Equipment: purchase, maintenance, inspections Yours Blackhawk: late-model fleet, two full DOT inspections a year, 4/32 tire standard
Insurance, claims and CSA exposure Yours Blackhawk
Peak and seasonal capacity Idle trucks or missed deliveries Contracted surge band from a 650+ truck network
Control of service, lanes and branding Yours Still yours: dedicated drivers and equipment on your lanes
Cost Fixed, whatever the volume One contracted rate, reported monthly against KPIs
The Process

How a Fleet Replacement Works

1

Scope the current operation

Lanes, volumes, delivery windows, equipment, driver headcount and hours, maintenance, insurance, compliance, and the true cost per mile of your private fleet.

2

Find the service, safety and cost gains

Where deliveries miss windows, where drivers sit, where trailers run empty, where claims and CSA exposure come from.

3

Design the contract advantage

Lightweight equipment, backhaul securement, driver labor services or specialized equipment modifications. Every contract has one.

4

Show the evidence

Customer success stories, retention figures and the safety record, matched to your market.

5

Pilot and transition

A defined cutover plan covering your drivers and equipment, so service does not dip during the switch.

6

Run it as an extension of your business

Dedicated drivers, dispatch and equipment on your lanes, with monthly KPI reporting against agreed targets.

What No Other Carrier Offers

Every Blackhawk Contract Has a Built-In Advantage

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Lightweight equipment

More legal payload per load, fewer loads for the same volume.

Food & beverage · Mining & metals · Agriculture

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Backhaul securement

Return legs earn instead of running empty.

Food & beverage · Industrial

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Driver labor services

Forklift-certified drivers; manual loading and unloading at delivery.

Building materials · Food & beverage

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Specialized equipment modifications

Securement systems, coil racks, tarping, liftgates and decking built per contract.

Mining & metals · Building materials

What Moves to Blackhawk

The Cost Lines You Stop Carrying

  • Driver wages, benefits, recruiting and training
  • Tractor and trailer purchase or lease, depreciation and resale
  • Maintenance, tires, parts and DOT inspections
  • Fuel purchasing on national account pricing
  • Liability insurance, cargo claims and CSA compliance
  • Dispatch, tracking and KPI reporting
During the Switch

Your Drivers and Equipment

1

Pilot

A defined lane set runs under Blackhawk alongside your fleet, with agreed KPIs.

2

Cutover

Your current drivers are interviewed for positions on the account, with Blackhawk hiring for any gap. [Equipment purchase or lease-back policy to confirm]

3

Run

Dedicated drivers and equipment on your lanes, monthly reporting, quarterly on-site reviews.

Equipment

One Fleet for Five Markets

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Dry vans

28' to 57'

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Flatbeds & Conestoga

Securement built per contract

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End dumps & belly dumps

Frameless end dumps

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Refrigerated

28' to 53', remote temperature monitoring

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Straight trucks

Dry, reefer and flatbed

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Tankers

Pneumatic, high pressure, food grade

Markets

Fleet Replacement Built for Your Market

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Food & beverage

Reefer and dry van capacity that hits the window.

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Building materials

Flatbed drivers who unload, on a fleet sized to your season.

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Agriculture

Surge capacity when harvest hits.

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Mining & metals

More legal payload and securement built for coil and plate.

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Industrial

Plant shuttles and yard spotting from one carrier.

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Proof

What a Fleet Replacement Delivered

Customer
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[Market]

[Headline outcome, e.g. on-time to window from 91% to 98%]

Situation: [private fleet, lanes, the problem]

What Blackhawk did: [scope, contract advantage, transition]

Result: [measurable outcome, 12 months]

"[Short quote from the customer, name optional]"

Customer
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[Market]

[Headline outcome, e.g. empty miles cut by X% with backhaul securement]

Situation: [private fleet, lanes, the problem]

What Blackhawk did: [scope, contract advantage, transition]

Result: [measurable outcome, 12 months]

"[Short quote from the customer, name optional]"

FAQ

Questions Shippers Ask

Every answer is also published as FAQ structured data.

What is dedicated contract carriage?+
Dedicated contract carriage is a transportation arrangement in which a carrier provides drivers, equipment and transportation services for a customer's specific operation under an agreed contract.
When does a dedicated fleet make sense over a private fleet?+
A dedicated fleet may make sense when recruiting, equipment costs, maintenance, compliance and fluctuating delivery volumes make managing your own fleet difficult. A tailored assessment can help determine whether it fits your operation.
What happens to our drivers and equipment during a transition?+
The transition can include a pilot phase, driver interviews, equipment planning and a defined cutover schedule. The details depend on your current fleet, contract and agreed transition plan.
How do you handle surge and reduced driver needs?+
Fleet capacity can be planned around seasonal demand, lane requirements and changing shipment volumes. Available surge capacity and adjustments are subject to the agreed contract.
How do you cover driver turnover and absences?+
Coverage can include backup drivers, recruiting and dispatch coordination to help maintain service during absences or staffing changes, based on the agreed service requirements.
How long are your contracts?+
Contract duration depends on the customer's operating needs, equipment commitments and negotiated terms. The appropriate duration should be confirmed during the proposal process.
What KPIs do you track, and what are the targets?+
KPIs may include on-time delivery, service reliability, utilization and other agreed operating measures. Reporting frequency and targets are defined with the customer.
What trailer types do you run, and how old is the equipment?+
Equipment options may include dry vans, flatbeds, refrigerated trailers and specialized equipment. Availability, specifications and equipment age should be confirmed for the particular fleet and contract.
Where do you operate?+
Blackhawk's operating coverage and service availability depend on the lanes and locations required. Contact the team to confirm coverage for your shipping network.
Are you SmartWay certified?+
Please confirm Blackhawk's current SmartWay status with the company before publishing this answer.
Next Step

Ready to Scope Your Operation?

Share your lanes and what you move. We come back with the service, safety and cost gains we can see, and a pilot plan.

800-322-9492

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