Owner Operators — More than a Contract, a Career.
Become a Part of the Fikes Family.

cynthia's blog

FTL Connect

Load Fast. Load with Confidence.

In 2009, we launched FTL Logistics, a sister company that expands our capacity, handling your loads from coast-to-coast on any type of trailer. Since then, we’ve refined our Agent Program, aligned ourselves with qualified Carrier Partners, and integrated technologies that make our response times quicker.

We just launched FTL Connect, our proprietary web-based dispatch system. Through FTL Connect, agents can:

Post loads once, and have them auto-post to major load boards;

Serious About Safety

Web-based CSA Training through Vertical Alliance

Safety is a top priority for the Fikes Family of Companies, one we are addressing through new technology and training for our contractors. In 2011, we began offering a web-based CSA training program. Offered through Vertical Alliance, the program educates drivers about CSA requirements, ratings and how to avoid violations.

From the Front Lines

The Driver Shortage ... How Shippers Can Help

In March of this year, Fikes President and CEO, Gary Salisbury, was elected Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), where he represents the industry to lawmakers, the media and special interest groups across the country. Primary to his agenda is enhancing the industry’s image.

Now Offering Dry Van and Refrigerated Shipments!

If you think flatbed when you think Fikes, THINK AGAIN.

Fikes President Restores 1979 Kenworth

Salisbury still loves owning and driving trucks!

Check out this video taken at the Great American Trucking Show where Salisbury describes the truck he bought from a retired Fikes Contractor, Lyndon McConnell.

Lyndon drove 3 million miles during his twenty-year tenure with Fikes. Gary is only the second owner of the truck, which he had repainted the same color scheme and replaced the transmission.