Ward Transport & Logistics Corp. is a family-owned and operated asset-based LTL, truckload, brokerage, and warehousing provider based in Altoona, PA. Founded in 1931 by William W. Ward as a “one truck, two man” operation, Ward was the first to offer Central Pennsylvania farmers access to the New York City market where produce was in great demand. Ward hauled produce through the streets of Manhattan in exchange for cases of oil to take back to his rural suppliers. Over the years, Ward Transport & Logistics Corp. has evolved into more than just a trucking company.
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Carrier Spotlight Of the Month: Kingdom Freight

In 2010, with one truck and trailer on the road—driven by co-owner Alton Moore—Kingdom Freight was officially in business. Today, with 115 dry vans, 58 trucks, 8 flatbeds, and 2 temperature controlled trucks, owners Alton and Cindy Moore attribute the Charleston, MS, company’s growth to their dedication to upholding commitments to customers and providing on time delivery. As this month’s featured business, Alton and Cindy took some time to partake in a Q&A with us.
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Carrier Spotlight of the Month: Dutch Maid Logistics.The Road

Editor’s note: This blog post originally ran in April 2015. Since temperature controlled season is upon us, we wanted to share a carrier spotlight featuring one of our refrigerated carriers.

This month’s featured carrier is Dutch Maid Logistics of Willard, OH, a fifth generation, family owned, temperature controlled carrier. Sam Burrer, vice president of operations, gave me some of his time to discuss Dutch Maid’s history and thoughts on the industry.
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Carrier Spotlight of the Month: Parrish Leasing Co.The Road

In 1970, Herschel and Elaine Parrish founded Parrish Leasing, a company that put Herschel’s love of trucks to good use. Today, the company has grown into a successful trucking business in Freeburg, IL, with 100 trucks on the road. The Parrish family still owns the company, and the third generation still plays an active role in the day-to-day management of the fleet. Parrish is our carrier of the month.
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