V. Competitive Analysis
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Direct & Indirect Competitors
Patriot Group
Patriot Group is an intermediary and asset-based trucking company offering cost-effective supply chain solutions. Patriot Group delivers nonstop throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and Mexico, serving customers in oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.
Patriot Group operates a fleet of Flatbeds, Vans, Reefers, and Removable Goosenecks (RGN) to provide Hot Shot, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Over Dimensional/Heavy Haul, Hazmat, and Full Truckload services.
US Haulers
US Haulers is a family-owned business that offers shipping for specialized freight, including heavy machinery, industrial, construction, farming, and agriculture equipment. With locations all over the country, the company serves all 50 states. US Haulers is insured and capable of servicing every load in need of transportation, including Heavy Hauling, Freight Shipping, Heavy Equipment Transport, Oversize & Overweight, Crane Rigging, Trailer Transport, and Superload and Break Bulk Transport.
Beeline Hotshot & Transportation, LLC
Beeline Hotshot & Transportation is a hotshot trucking and transportation company that offers cost efficient and dependable hotshot services throughout the Southwest. Established in 2013, the company provides trucks 24/7 that are all equipped with GPS tracking to ensure faster dispatching and customer communication.
Beeline Hotshot & Transportation specializes in hotshot and transporter services for the oil and gas industry. The company’s equipment includes a hotshot truck (bobtail), mini floats, tandem trucks, and a forklift loader.
Competitive Advantage
[Company Name] enjoys several advantages over its competitors. These advantages include:
- Location: [Company Name]’s business is not limited to its location because it transports goods and services across the region.
- Client-oriented service: [Company Name] will have a full-time customer service and sales manager to keep in contact with clients and answer their everyday questions.
- Management: [Founder’s Name] has been extremely successful working in the industry and will be able to use his previous experience to provide the best sales and customer service experience. His unique qualifications will serve customers in a much more sophisticated manner than [Company Name’s] competitors.
- Relationships: [Founder’s Name] knows many of the local leaders, business managers and other influencers within [location]. With his [x] years of experience and good relationships with business leaders in the area, he will be able to develop an initial client base.
