Archives: Timeline Stories

Classic Carriers grew rapidly in the 90s, and included customers like Gilardi’s Pizza, Clopay Doors, Dannon, Wilson Foods, Thorn Apple Valley, Sara Lee and Midmark.

Jim saw an opportunity to start fresh in the midst of this change – new entrants to the market could now get a 48-state commodity authority for less than $1,000. He incorporated Classic Carries in his hometown of Versailles, Ohio and was granted authority in May.

Jim’s operation was one of the first casualties, as his lanes came under rate pressure and Midwest Emery ran into financial problems.

President Carter signed the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 into law, which deregulated the trucking industry. The authorities that trucking companies worked so hard to establish were now effectively worthless.

With 16 trucks to his name, Jim Subler left Subler Transfer and went to work for competitor Midwest Emory Freight. The oil embargo of 1973 sent fuel prices and interest rates through the roof.

Classic Carriers celebrates 40 years in the trucking business.

Classic Carriers wins workplace safety awards from the Great West Casualty Company.

Lucas takes over as president of Classic Carriers.

Started a 36,000 sq. ft. expansion of our cold storage facility in Greenville to serve customers like Kings Command and Peak Foods.

Purchased the assets of Everglades Express based in Naples, FL.