Case Study 1: Maximizing Direct Customer Opportunities
Client: AJW, LLC
AJW struggled to source direct customers and efficiently fill out bidsheets, limiting revenue opportunities.
We provided actionable guidance on sourcing direct customers, filling bidsheets properly, and identifying high-value market lanes.
Case Study 2: Compliance & Maintenance Excellence
Client: AJW, LLC
Despite performing regular truck maintenance, AJW risked failing audits due to insufficient documentation. He also faced recurring breakdowns and small issues that could lead to costly downtime.
We educated AJW on audit-ready maintenance schedules, identified small maintenance issues before they became major problems, and corrected errors in bi-annual MS150 filings and IFTA reporting deadlines.
Case Study 1: Maximizing Direct Customer Opportunities
Client: AJW, LLC
AJW lacked consistency in managing loads, optimizing routes, and balancing trucks for safe driving.
We taught techniques for balancing truck loads, selecting profitable runs, and leveraging market lane insights to book return loads efficiently.
"I hauled freight for Holcomb Trucking from 2010 to 2017, and in that time we maintained a perfect record for Mountaire Farms—over 700 loads with 998 stops delivered with zero late arrivals and zero claims. That level of performance was no accident. It was the direct result of Larry Holcomb’s leadership, expertise, and genuine care for his drivers.
While I was on the road, Larry would call just to make sure I was safe and the truck was running properly. If I had a mechanical issue, I could describe the noise and he could immediately tell me what part I needed and whether there was a temporary fix to get me to a shop. More than once, he found someone on the road who could get me taken care of quickly. His knowledge of equipment is unmatched.
Larry also made sure every driver stayed compliant and protected. He kept us up to date on our logs, ensured our trucks were inspected and in proper working condition, and knew DOT regulations inside and out. He understood every violation an officer could find, and he trained us to avoid all of them. He even spotted the reason a shipment was overweight just by looking at it.
His ability to calculate time, distance, and fuel mileage is incredible. He can look at the model of your truck and its fuel economy and tell you instantly whether a load will be profitable. He truly wants drivers to succeed, and he helps them become more profitable by planning smart, staying compliant, and keeping equipment in top shape.
Larry also has a remarkable ability to detect fraud—he can spot issues just by reviewing fuel receipts. He stays on top of every change in trucking law and has the regulations practically memorized.
Above all, Larry genuinely cares about his drivers. He made sure we always had loads, didn’t get stranded, and never had to deadhead home unnecessarily. He believes in maintaining trucks properly because it saves money and keeps more of it in the driver’s pocket.
Working with Holcomb Trucking and Larry Holcomb was one of the most professional and supportive experiences I’ve had in trucking. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the industry."
“I first worked with Larry in 2022, and the strengths he showed then are the same qualities that define Axle Compliance today. Larry consistently had freight organized, documented, and ready on time, the same attention to detail now applied to compliance file management, safety documentation, and operational readiness.
Larry's clear communication with customers and drivers mirrors Axle Compliance’s commitment to providing clients with accurate guidance, timely updates, and the information they need to stay compliant and on schedule.
Larry has always been a problem solver. Whether it was a blown tire, a locked gate, or a last-minute schedule change, he handled challenges safely and efficiently , the same approach Axle Compliance now brings to helping carriers navigate issues like audit preparation, corrective actions, ELD/CSA guidance, and DOT compliance hurdles.
The professionalism, communication, and reliability Larry demonstrated then are exactly the foundation of the services Axle Compliance offers today."
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