Overdrive Names 2026 Small Fleet Champ Winners
TruckWise and Otto Transfer take top honors at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies conference.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Trucks
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Overdrive has announced TruckWise and Otto Transfer as the winners of the 2026 Small Fleet Champ competition. The announcement took place at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies annual conference.
Why it matters
The annual competition highlights the operational achievements of small trucking businesses within the industry. Finalists including KST Logistics and McKinney & Sons Transfer received NASTC memberships for their participation.
TruckWise operates 10 power units, while Otto Transfer maintains a fleet of 16 trucks. A panel of seven judges evaluated the finalists throughout the competition process.
The players
TruckWise
This logistics company operates 10 power units and recently won the 3-10 truck division of the Small Fleet Champ competition.
Otto Transfer
Based in Delano, Minnesota, this family-owned carrier has been in operation since 1946 and currently manages 16 trucks.
National Association of Small Trucking Companies
This organization represents the interests of small trucking businesses and hosts an annual conference for industry networking and awards.
KST Logistics
Headquartered in Manteca, California, this firm was recognized as a competition finalist.
McKinney & Sons Transfer
Operating out of Lexington, Alabama, this company was named as a finalist in the 2026 small fleet awards.
The details
TruckWise secured the win in the 3-10-truck division, while Otto Transfer, founded in 1946, claimed the title in the 11-30-truck division. Finalists enjoyed networking and camaraderie-building events before the awards were presented.
Timeline
Otto Transfer was founded in 1946.
The business profile for TruckWise was finished in August 2026.
The competition winners were announced on October 29, 2026.
Entry for the 2027 competition begins in April or May 2027.
Roadmap
The Overdrive Small Fleet Champ competition highlights how small carriers are professionalizing operations to compete in an industry dominated by massive logistics firms. This year's awards follow the established pattern of vetting and highlighting high-performing small-scale operators.
The awards showcase business models and operational efficiencies that can serve as benchmarks for independent owner-operators. These winners demonstrate how small fleets navigate modern logistics demands and regulatory environments.
The takeaway
Small fleet operators often succeed by focusing on specific unit counts and legacy operational standards. Business owners should document their internal processes to improve their standing in future industry competitions.
What happens next
The entry process for the 2027 Overdrive Small Fleet Champ competition is scheduled to begin in April or May 2027.
Further reading
For additional context on the industry, visit the Trucks section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Overdrive.
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