List of Old Trucking Companies
Here is a list of some of the oldest and most notable trucking companies, along with key details. These companies represent a mix of those historical names that have shaped the trucking industry. Some of these companies are now defunct, while others, such as Old Dominion and Schneider, continue to be key players in the U.S. transportation sector.
Old Trucking Companies List
| Company Name | Founded | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Freight Line | 1934 | LTL Carrier, Still Operating |
| Yellow Corporation | 1924 | Recently Bankrupt (2023) |
| Roadway Express | 1930 | Merged with Yellow Corp |
| Consolidated Freightways | 1929 | Bankrupt in 2002 |
| Ruan Transportation | 1932 | Specializes in Bulk Transport |
| Schneider National | 1935 | Large Truckload Carrier |
| Crete Carrier Corporation | 1966 | Operates Nationwide |
| St. Johnsbury Trucking | 1916 | Defunct in 1993 |
| Lee Way Motor Freight | 1934 | Bankrupt in 1985 |
| Pacific Intermountain Exp. | 1921 | Bankrupt in 1991 |
| Purolator | 1960 | Major Package Delivery |
| Hall’s Motor Transit | 1930s | Defunct |
| CW Transport | 1930s | Acquired by other companies |
| Helms Express | 1935 | Went out of business in 1990s |
| Wilson Freight Co. | 1926 | Defunct |
| Overnite Transportation | 1935 | Acquired by UPS |
| Werner Enterprises | 1956 | Still Operating |
| Averitt Express | 1958 | Strong LTL presence |
| Anderson Trucking Service | 1955 | Heavy Haul Specialist |
| Eastern Freightways | 1947 | Acquired by NEMF, Defunct |
| Shippers Dispatch | 1933 | Defunct |
| Dohrn Transfer | 1921 | Still Operating |
| Pitt Ohio | 1979 | Regional LTL Carrier |
| Mercer Transportation | 1977 | Known for Flatbed Shipping |
| Dart Transit Company | 1934 | Family-owned, Still Operating |
