Anyone know anything about an old California LTL called CME?

California Motor Express. Did nor cal to so cal runs. I remember the logo but that's about it.

http://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/cal-motor-transport-co-v-railroad-com-29345

 

Same here, I remember seeing them on the road but know nothing about them. Couldn't even tell you if they got bought out by somebody or just folded up. That pic of the Freightliner sure brought back memories though, thanks!

 

I had a bunch of the old trucking companies that used to be radio customers, Like Delta Truck Lines, and McClain before they merged, CME was another they used to have a yard off Slauson I think

 

I love it!!

Bright One's granddaddy was a 17-year union man??

Never know what you're going to find when you poke around the wood pile...

 

In Greater LA, local drivers were Teamsters Local 208.

Line drivers were Teamsters Local 224...

Not sure about further up north.

 

I will sleep peacefully tonight.

Both Willig and CME were carriers known for good equipment, good driver relations. Two top-notch outfits, took care of their people.

Unlike Consolidated Freight, where it was always war. And you know what became of them and what was spun off, don't you? Con-way was spun off, something like '82 or '83 and 10 years later, CF closed on a Labor Day, shuttering 15,000 union drivers with no notice. Took a couple years to make an orderly disposal of the equipment. Largest trucking bankruptcy.

They were like #3 in the nation when they closed.

Sorry about that obscenely bountiful pension, Bright One.

Really sorry...

 

Didn't need to, either.