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In a world that is hectic and fast paced, Scott Watson, VP of Operations, understands that keeping things simple is always the best practice. Scott grew up in the trucking business learning life lessons that it is all about respect, consideration, kindness, following the rules, and that showing appreciation goes a long way. A perfect example: Scott says, "My picture is not necessary. e drivers are the ones doing the real work. Because of them, I have the luxury to sit in an office and do what I do." is attitude is one that makes his company successful. About Dot-Line Transportation "Our company niche' is running teams coast to coast for large customers," according to Scott. Most of the freight is consolidations & distributions. ere is no loading and unloading. "It is better utilization all around for our drivers and the power heads." Dot-Line runs approximately 140 trucks for local and line haul and 60 of those are Volvo. "I am predominantly more Volvo than any truck in my fleet. With the freight that I run, if I am to break down or be late, I don't get paid. Since we run nothing but dedicated freight, time is money. It is all about reliability and your equipment which goes hand in hand with our company philosophy. Uptime is our business." Dot- Line's Origin Dot-Line is family owned and operated that started with humble beginnings in California by Denny and Dottie Watson, during 1980 Deregulation. e vision began in a one room hotel office space. In 1982, they opened their first "official" office in Pico Rivera, CA. Moving once again in 1983, they opened a terminal in Montebello, CA, containing fuel and shop dispatch. ey continued operations in Montebello for six years until the purchase of a fiy-four door terminal in Vernon, CA. Dot-Line also opened a terminal in El Reno, OK, in 1990, that was previously the Oklahoma Training Center. DOT-Line, named aer Scott's mother, Dottie, continues to operate with a humble attitude, keeping the drivers at the forefront of their equipment decisions. Denny and Dottie both remain involved in the company business to some degree. ey lead an active balanced lifestyle between keeping a hand in the business, and enjoying life, their family and golf, their favorite pastime. Denny continues to work at the Fountain Valley corporate office, though he visits the Vernon terminal yard oen. Scott indicates, "Dad still circles the yard every couple of weeks. He likes to check on things, look over the equipment and talk to the drivers." A Family Affair Scott started working with the family business on February 15, 1982, and moved to the Oklahoma terminal in 1995. He opened the trucking load division 9 years ago at this location, and currently remains in El Reno. Scott's sister, Tracey Capitano, also continues to work with the company at the corporate office in Fountain Valley, CA. His older brother, Lonnie, is now retired from the business. Why Volvo? According to Scott, Volvo offers the best fuel mileage. "I can attest that Volvo hands down is probably the best truck as far as fuel mileage goes." Because driver comfort is his BRUCKNERTRUCK.COM T R U C K S • C A B S • S L E E P E R S • T R A I L E R S • P A R T S • Q U O T E S 6 Feature Story DOT-LINE TRANSPORTATION Where the "Engine" of the Company is its Drivers