Southland Transportation Co.

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Founded in 1988 by R.J. Cummings, Southland Transportation began operations with small office space in Dobson, NC, and just three company trucks. Early adopters of the service that Southland provides were the automotive and furniture manufacturing industries. Lanes were developed from the Carolina’s to the Midwest. In recent years, Southland has experienced phenomenal growth, expanding from the three company trucks to a formidable fleet of 205 tractors and over 500 trailers. This growth was accelerated by additions in the corporate structure, along with a renewed focus on introducing new clients to the Southland family of companies. Southland now proudly operates terminals in Boonville, NC; Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; and Laredo, TX. In 1994, the need for additional service offerings became obvious, and Southland Brokerage Company began operations that same year. The brokerage division has experienced remarkable growth since its inception. With offices in Charlotte, NC; Hickory, NC; Weaverville, NC; Greensboro, NC; Charleston, SC , Knoxville TN and Laredo, TX. Southland Logistics now provides supply chain solutions for some of the largest corporations in the world.