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Month: February 2018

Motor Freight Corporation History

February 22, 2018October 11, 2019 EdCraddockLeave a comment

Motor Freight Corporation began in 1928 by Harry Adams with one truck operating between Terre Haute and Brazil, Indiana. About a year later another truck was added and service was extended to Bloomington and Bedford and a little later to Indianapolis. Adams Motor Freight moved to Terre Haute, Indiana and was renamed. In 1939 the… Continue reading Motor Freight Corporation History

Charlotte, NC Trucking Companies In 1947

February 4, 2018February 10, 2018 EdCraddock2 Comments

The trucking industry in 1947 was still young, with being regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission since 1935. In the twelve years of regulation, many of the trucking companies were rather small firms, only spreading out routes into several neighboring states from their home base. Included in that time were the war years of WWII,… Continue reading Charlotte, NC Trucking Companies In 1947

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