written by Dominique Huff
From the seat of the tractor-trailer to the man behind the scenes, Demetrius Dixon is passionate about logistics. And he’s even more proud that he earned his way to having a seat at the table, not only participating but also making decisions and charting the course for SCALE Logistics.
SCALE Logistics is a third-party logistics provider specializing in freight management for aerospace and manufactured products. The company offers supply chain logistics services that include full truckload, flatbed, and small parcel shipping, drainage services for the Port of Savannah and Charleston, warehousing solutions, and expedited transportation shipments.
With 16 years of experience, Dixon recognized he could only do so much as a driver, and if he wanted to do more, he would have to change seats.
“My wife was at home working the business by herself, so I had to sacrifice driving and work more on the back end of the business,” he said.
SCALE Logistics is a husband-wife team, and when asked about the secret to making it work at home and in the office, he says, “we both had an agreement that we were going to make this thing work.”
As a newlywed couple celebrating five years of marriage, Dixon shared that they set a series of ambitious goals at the start of their journey. Now, as they mark their anniversary, they can proudly say that they have achieved every single one of them.
“It’s hard to do anything alone. My wife and I found ourselves becoming models for people around us,” he said. “It hasn’t always been easy, but we agreed that we would make this thing work as we are on the same team.”
SCALE Logistics is a partner in supply chain planning, day-to-day execution, and strategic recommendations to reduce freight costs. This allows them to become beneficial partners to clients.
Shifting from employee to entrepreneur, he states that one must have a clear vision and be coachable and accountable.
“Be ready to work. You can get paid for eight hours by working for someone else guaranteed, but in entrepreneurship, you have to eat what you kill,” he explained. “You must do something you enjoy and take your business seriously.”
He encourages mentorship, which he does for young boys in Henry County, but he says you need a mentor in business.
“Don’t be afraid to seek mentorship in business and ask questions,” he said. “Be coachable!”
The company currently works with customers in 12 states and can serve 40 states. It offers same-day, expedited, and tailored shipping solutions.
The business has allowed him and his wife to be there for each other and become more active parents.
“We can have a quiet vacation while working,” he said. “We can go to church and do things on our schedule. Being more organized, focused, and shifting mindset has helped our business grow.”
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