About Us

A family-owned Georgia carrier, built for the long haul.

Who we are, how we've grown, and what we're building in Jefferson, Georgia.

Aaron McCollum, Owner and President of Dowell Express, with his family
Aaron McCollum
Owner & President
From the founder

Built on a family legacy.

I am Aaron McCollum, deeply inspired by my grandfather, who owned and operated his own trucking company. Growing up, I witnessed the dedication and hard work that went into building a business that not only thrived but also supported the community. This legacy of passion and commitment has motivated me to follow in his footsteps and establish my own trucking company.

At Dowell Express Inc., our mission extends beyond mere transportation. We aim to create a business that uplifts our local community, providing reliable services while fostering job opportunities and economic growth. Our process is fueled by a love for the industry and a desire to serve — ensuring that every delivery contributes to the well-being of those we serve.

We recognize that every mile traveled is a step toward building strong relationships with our clients and a commitment to excellence in service. My grandfather's values — integrity, hard work, and community focus — remain at the core of what we do. At Dowell Express Inc., we are dedicated to carrying his legacy forward, making a positive impact in our community through our work in trucking.

Our story

Dowell Express Inc. is a family-owned transportation company based in Jefferson, Georgia. From our own yard, with our own fleet and our own people, we run local and OTR freight for customers across the country.

Today that work takes three forms: asset-based transportation on a growing fleet, yard management built around each customer's operation, and brokerage services that flex beyond our own trucks. Different services, one standard — run it safely, run it right.

Family-owned isn't a slogan here; it's how the place works. The people responsible for this company are the ones running it day to day, the drivers are known by name, and a promise made to a customer is kept by the same people who made it.

And we're still building — adding equipment, adding people, and investing in the tools that make freight easier to move and easier to track.

Jefferson, Georgia
Family-owned and operated — our trucks, our yard, our people.

Our mission

To deliver every load safely, reliably, and on time — and to build a company our customers, employees, and drivers are proud to be part of.

What we stand for

Six commitments we run on

To the people who trust us with their freight, and the people who move it.

To our customers

Straight answers and dependable service. The team that quotes your freight is the team that moves it — and when you call, someone who can actually help picks up.

To our employees

This company runs on the people in our office, our shop, and our trucks. We invest in them first, because everything a customer sees starts there.

To our drivers

Good equipment, fair miles, and dispatch that respects your time. Drivers built this company, and it should always be a place worth driving for.

To safety

A steadfast focus on safety on every mile — well-maintained equipment, professional drivers, and no shortcuts.

To technology

We keep investing in the tools that keep freight visible and communication immediate — in the truck and in the office.

To continued growth

A growing fleet, a yard of our own, and room to take on more. We're building this company deliberately, for the long haul.

Our team

The people behind the freight

Family-owned means the people responsible for this company are the ones running it. Here they are.

Aaron McCollum, Owner / President
Aaron McCollum
Owner / President
Josh Weaver, Vice President
Josh Weaver
Vice President
George Tallent, Director of Safety & Compliance
George Tallent
Director of Safety & Compliance
Brandon Buchanan, Operations Manager
Brandon Buchanan
Operations Manager
Claudia Arguelles, Dispatcher
Claudia Arguelles
Dispatcher
Ashley Dockery, Customer Service Manager
Ashley Dockery
Customer Service Manager
Alex Johnson, Backhaul Coordinator
Alex Johnson
Backhaul Coordinator
Hannah Hart, Transportation Clerk
Hannah Hart
Transportation Clerk
Our fleet

The equipment behind every mile

Well-kept tractors and trailers, a working yard, and freight moving every day.

Dowell Express tractor and trailer
Dowell Express tractor and trailer
Loading docks
Loading docks
The yard in Jefferson, GA
The yard in Jefferson, GA
On the road
On the road
For shippers

Ready to move your freight?

Tell us what you're shipping and where it needs to go, and we will be in touch shortly.

For drivers

Ready to drive with Dowell?

Company drivers and owner-operators — see where you fit and start your application.