The statements regarding expected results of American Capital Strategies are subject to various factors and uncertainties, including the uncertainties associated with the timing of transaction closings, changes in interest rates, availability of transactions, changes in regional or national economic conditions, or changes in the conditions of the industries in which American Capital has made investments. The company is the premier carrier in the Carolinas to provide overnight freight delivery that arrives before 10 am the next day. Jimmy D. Crisp, former president of a major regional trucking company, appreciated Dixie's strengths and saw untapped potential and opportunity for growth. The move to efficient manufacturing systems in the Southeast region of the country is driving the demand for the kind of service only Dixie can provide economically. The company has thousands of customers, with textile-related businesses making up the majority of its customer base.
Superior service is the hallmark of the company's business and reputation.
These companies and their customers count on Dixie's early morning delivery to help them maintain their competitive advantage. A few hours later, it would then pick up the empty drums and return them to the chemical manufacturer. Dixie's delivery system is based on a modified hub and spoke configuration. The company employs 339 people and maintains a fleet of 171 tractors and 423 trailers. American Capital's expertise in middle market financing enabled Crisp to go forward with the purchase of the company.