Trucking companies that you wished were still in business

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Toms_2003_GT, Jul 15, 2010.

  1. 001k

    001k Bobtail Member

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    just won't to say thinks for the memories i know perry williams very well and used to drive one of tom inmans old v8 kenworths back in the day
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Zero Refrigerated Lines - San Antonio
    McCurdy - Houston
    Adolph Coors Transportation - Golden
     
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  4. JBgonnabe

    JBgonnabe Bobtail Member

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    Wood Haulers INC heber springs ,arkansas
     
  5. Otsp465

    Otsp465 Bobtail Member

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    Yea I remember my dad used to drive for them in the 70's n early 80's. I remember him always running hard n staying out 3-4 weeks at a time. I would ride w him kid n needless to say... I thought it was scary hauling the carcasses that would move the truck back n forth. Also, i remember they trucks would tear i-40 n i-55 up running 85 plus down the road.I miss trucking so much n still haul cattle for family or friends. I'm a engineer for the railroad nowadays,however, I wish trucking companies were fair to their employees n treated em w respect. I have to raise a family... If they did I would still be driving
     
  6. mustang970

    mustang970 Road Train Member

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    Used to call SML, CFI south.Half the drivers & office folks came from CFI.And when they shut the doors, some came back up I-44.
     
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  7. slowlane

    slowlane Light Load Member

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    Cannon Express from Springdale Ar. They didn't have the best equipment on the road, but they were a true 48 state carrier and I learned the ropes there. When I started there in 96' they would still run you as hard as you'd let them. One terminal, small enough company that you met a lot of the drivers at customers, fuel stops amd crossing paths that they actually seemed like co-workers. Unlike today, where you pass a company truck on a 2 lane road and the driver doesn't even wave.
     
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  8. Hardpan

    Hardpan Bobtail Member

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    Roadway Express. Best #### line haul company there ever was
     
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  9. T...Street

    T...Street Light Load Member

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    randolph co. NC
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    Distron...Greensboro, NC. Best job I ever had. Delivered Burger King restaurants.....
     
  10. Otsp465

    Otsp465 Bobtail Member

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    Over at Ralph Owens we definitly did sum miles over there. Literally all the miles u could handle!!! Roll on.
     
  11. 7-UP

    7-UP Light Load Member

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    Hey my friend, How have you been? How is Perry doing and the Inman boys?
     
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