Since its humble beginning in 1985, operating a few trucks on a small farm in Akron, Ohio, JRayl Transport has grown to become one of the largest asset-based logistics companies in Ohio. Tim Rayl, one of the company’s founders, continues to be an active owner, and while JRayl has experienced significant growth through the years, […]
For J&R Schugel, going above and beyond to serve customers, employees, and the local community is a key value the family-operating company lives by. Since its founding in 1974 by Jerry and Rich Schugel and their father Harold, the New Ulm, Minnesota-based truckload, dedicated, and regional transportation services provider has developed a driver-centric culture that […]
For the Gouge family, trucking isn’t just an occupation. For four generations, dating back to the 1940s when Merle Gouge started his career in trucking, it’s been a way of life. In 1972 Merle’s son, Pete, founded IMT Transport, a Garner, Iowa-based transportation company that specializes in flatbed hauling services, with a single truck – […]
In 1946, Marten Transport started with a single milk truck. Today, the company is an international transportation leader with 3,500 trucks. This growth was possible through the vision of Randy Marten, Marten Transport’s former CEO and current executive chairman of the board of directors. Examples of technology adoption include: incorporating satellite tracking systems to improve […]
Heartland Express was one of the first companies to receive the T680 Signature Edition, and it not only paid tribute to Kenworth’s anniversary, but it also happened to be Kenworth’s 750,000th truck produced at the Chillicothe plant: two milestones in one. A special ceremony took place in May at the plant, with Heartland Express’ CEO […]
Big G Express, out of Shelbyville, Tennessee, was quick to add a T680 Signature Edition truck. Operating close to 650 power units in an all-Kenworth fleet, the company is 100% employee-owned and has a major footprint in the South, Midwest and Northeast. “The main reason we only buy Kenworths is the value both Kenworth and […]
This fall, Werner Enterprises helped to spread holiday spirit as they transported the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia to the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C. As an industry leader and long-time Kenworth customer, Kenworth recommended Werner to safely transport a 63-foot Norway spruce tree from its harvest site […]
Delivering ready-mixed concrete is a complex, time-sensitive process. Customers expect concrete when they order it, so precise planning and seamless execution is critical. There is no room for error. To meet the needs of a complicated, customer-driven business, concrete supplier Blue Dot Readi-Mix invests in reliable, high-quality mixer trucks and technology that identifies issues before […]
For over 40 years, the Koenig family has been pivotal in preserving and sharing Kenworth’s rich history across North America. The late Allen ‘Al’ Koenig and his son Chris are best known for their involvement in transporting Kenworth’s history trailer exhibit for the 75th anniversary in 1998 and partnering with Kenworth to refurbish the same […]
For as long as he can remember, Josh Gentry has loved trucks. So much so that he established a career as a professional truck driver. He loves country music too and has deep roots. Josh’s dad, Teddy, is a founding member of Alabama. Today, Josh drives a Kenworth T680, hauling equipment and staging to support […]
