Richfield, Here I Come

Good luck....that 1st time you hit Chicago rush hour traffic in your automatic you will be loving it lol.

 

Poole Truck Lines; remember them well. He has another company now; Evergreen Transport in Evergreen,AL

 

Macon? I live in Forsyth. Were you regional? We might know each other.

 

I think Walter is still alive and 91 yrs. old.
Walter Poole, Chairman Emeritus & Consultant
On August 15,1945 our nation rejoiced as World War II had finally reached its end. One Merchant Marine, named Walter Poole, left for his small hometown of Castleberry, AL. to pursue the "Great American Dream". No one could imagine the impact this young man would have on the transportation industry, and on so many individuals. Poole was very frugal during his tenure as a marine. He sent a portion of his earnings to his parents, and saved the rest to make his first used tractor purchase. Poole formed a friendship with an Evergreen, AL. cotton broker, Bob Kendall. This friendship led to a business relationship, and in 1946 Poole Truck Line was born. His first contract with Kendall was completed with a simple handshake. Poole hauled cotton from Evergreen to Opelika, AL. during his first year of business. He later added another driver, and then a 2nd and 3rd. As the business grew, Poole continued to remain fully engaged in every aspect of the business. For 38 years, Poole operated a profitable and efficient transportation company.
On January 14, 2010, there was an asset purchase made by Walter Poole, David Wildberger, and 4 other investors. A new entity was formed under the name of Evergreen Transport, LLC. By making an asset purchase, it allowed the purchase of certain Evergreen Transportation, Inc. terminals, rolling stock, and inventory. Most importantly, it salvaged the jobs for most of the Evergreen Transportation employees. It is the third company formed by Mr. Walter Poole. His previous two companies were extremely successful, so it appears that Evergreen Transport, LLC has a bright future. Poole has proven to be a true icon in the transportation industry. The combined experience between the investors is well over 100 years in the transportation business!