Author: classiccarrier

Runs in the Family: A History of Classic Carriers Trucking

Posted on: January 27, 2025

We were but young boys when the trucking stories of our fathers, and their fathers, dazzled our imaginations. Our beginnings weren’t glamorous; sweeping floors, taking out trash, eavesdropping tales of the open road. But this is what we mean when we say trucking runs in the family – Classic Carriers was built upon the generational… Read more »

Classic Carriers Wins Workplace Safety Awards

Posted on: December 9, 2024

At Classic Carriers, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s a core value. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’ve received two Workplace Safety Awards from Great West Casualty Company. Classic Carriers won a Silver Motor Carrier Safety Award and Platinum Workplace Safety Award. The Workplace Safety Awards program recognizes companies for their dedication… Read more »

Veteran Driver Spotlights: Dave and John

Posted on: October 22, 2024

From hiring veterans to participating in the Wreaths Across America “Honor Fleet” to organizing local memorial events in our hometown of Versailles, Classic Carriers has a longstanding history of supporting our veterans. We recently spoke with two of our drivers to get their perspective on trucking as a career for veterans. Veteran Driver Spotlight: Dave… Read more »

Driver Spotlights: Women Behind the Wheel

Posted on: August 22, 2024

What’s it like to be a woman on the road with Classic Carriers? We recently spoke with two of our female truck drivers to get their perspectives on trucking as a career for women, driving for Classic, and their advice for new women drivers. Driver Spotlight: Ericka Mitchell Ericka Mitchell has always been a driver…. Read more »

Poultry Days: Giving Back to Our Community

Posted on: July 7, 2024

A community reunion. The unofficial start of summer. The best time of the year. For the town of Versailles, Ohio, the annual Poultry Days festival is all about coming together and celebrating the community and each other the second weekend in June. At Classic Carriers, we’re part of the fabric of the Versailles community. Founder… Read more »

3 Advantages of Asset-Based 3PL Providers

Posted on: June 3, 2024

You need to get multiple pallets from your dock in Indiana to a warehouse for a month before delivery to your customer two states away. Is an asset-based third-party logistics company (3PL) or freight brokerage the better choice? The answer depends on your priorities. Asset-based logistics providers own their equipment, including trucks and warehouses. This… Read more »

Healthy Meal Prep for Long-Haul Truck Drivers

Posted on: May 20, 2024

You’re on the road. You’re hungry. You want to be healthy, but your long-haul schedule and the ease and convenience of fast-food stops along our highways and byways are just too tempting. Turns out you’re not alone. According to the CDC, long-haul truck drivers are more likely to develop health issues like high blood pressure… Read more »

What is a Logistics Trucking Company?

Posted on: May 17, 2024

Acting as a third party, logistics trucking companies offer a variety of services to streamline the process of moving goods to their destination. Logistics refers to the act of coordinating this movement and frequently involves gathering information, managing inventory, warehousing and transporting goods. Logistics companies can manage some or all of these steps for you…. Read more »

Versailles Capstone Program: Training the Next Generation of Mechanics

Posted on: March 22, 2024

Real-world work experience. A direct path to a job. No, it’s not a college education – it’s Versailles High School’s capstone program. The capstone program is open to juniors and seniors and is run in partnership with Future Farmers of America (FFA), an organization that prepares youth for successful careers in agricultural-related trades. While completing… Read more »

How to Choose a Cold Chain Logistics Company

Posted on: March 19, 2024

Companies producing goods that need consistent refrigeration require a logistics provider with keen attention to detail and superior coordination to ensure the goods meet their final destination at the right temperature. That’s why it’s so important to choose a reliable, efficient and resourceful cold chain logistics company. What Is Cold Chain Logistics? Cold chain logistics is… Read more »