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The Birth of a Solution
In 2002, the world of freight hauling changed for me. I had been in the business for years, confident in my abilities to bid and secure profitable contracts. But that year, fuel prices soared unexpectedly and I found myself locked into contracts that left me losing money with every mile traveled.
It was a harsh lesson, and it forced me to reevaluate how I was managing my business. I knew there had to be a better way. So I set out to find it.
For years, I tried different methods of tracking my program, of staying on top of the bids and contracts that were crucial to my success. But nothing seemed to work. Nothing had the features and tools that an owner operator needed.
That's when I knew that I had to create something myself. Something that would provide not only the information I needed, but would streamline and simplify the entire process of managing my business.
It was a daunting task, but one that I undertook with determination and passion. I poured all my knowledge and experience into the development of what would eventually become the annualloadbook app.
Years of hard work and endless upgrades followed. But with each iteration, I honed the app into exactly what an owner operator needed to succeed.
Today, the annualloadbook app is used by owner operators and small fleets across the country. And every time I see the app in action, every time I receive messages from grateful users, I'm reminded of the power of perseverance and the importance of constantly striving for better.
So if you're an owner operator struggling to keep on top of your program, know that you're not alone. And know that there is a solution out there - one that was born from the struggles and hard-learned lessons of those who came before you.
Sincerely
Jack and Rene Bates