Elliott Truck Line, Inc.

12/21/2021

The new sign in Vinita. What do you think?

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12/04/2021

Congrats to Doug and Curt and the Elliott Truck Line team! You look great leading the Christmas Parade!

Photo by Angela Thomason
Elliott Truck Line, celebrating its 75th anniversary, serving as the grand marshal of the Vinita Christmas Parade of Lights on Thursday, as well as capturing the Sleigh Ride Award for Best Vehicle Entry, leads the procession downtown on a beautiful weather night.

Parade filled with 'Toy Story' fun

by Angela Thomason
It was a 'Toy Story' evening in downtown Vinita on Thursday night as the annual Vinita Christmas Parade of Lights was filled with floats depicting this year’s theme.
It was also a sentimental one for Elliott Truck Line, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary and served as grand marshal of the parade. This year’s Christmas parade was the last that the Elliott Truck Line logo will be seen in a parade, as the longtime company will change its name in the future.
Parade emcee J.B. Robison said it was an emotional moment to take in as he watched the large lighted semi makes its way downtown, noting that in all parades of the past, which Elliott Truck Line has been part of, Robison would always know the parade end was near when their truck would be near the end of the procession. This year it was different since they led the way.
In addition to being named grand marshal, Elliott Truck Line also won the Sleigh Ride Award for Best Vehicle entry.
The parade, which was coordinated by local and community volunteers, featured 55 entries, with nice weather in the 60s.
Other winners included the Boys & Girls Club winning the Best Use of Theme Award with characters from 'Toy Story.'
Hayes Construction also didn’t disappoint with their giant vehicle lavished in colorful lights, which earned them the Rudolph Award for Best Use of Lights.
The Joyful Dance Studio float included a dancing prince and ballerina from a scene out of 'The Nutcracker,' as well as a troupe of dancers dressed in red and jingle bells stopping along the parade route to perform a brief dance. They won the Elf Award for Best Youth Participation.

See the rest of this story in the Weekender edition in print and online at reidnewspapers.com/vinitadailyjournal

12/04/2021

Jamie Snowden and Corey Ellis, both Elliott Truck Line employees, are trying on their CustomCommodities.com gear and trying out the equipment.

Elliott will merge full force into the come January 1, 2022.

This is going to be epic!

11/26/2021

Thanks to all the Professionals who made this and every holiday possible!

11/19/2021

Our very own Casey Driggers took this pic today at the local Career Day for the school of Upshur County at the Gilmer Civic Center, Gilmer, Texas.

We don't hire kids right out of school, but we participate in these types of programs to show young people that college isn't their only option, that Professional Truck Drivers can be very successful and support their families' hopes and dreams.

It starts early, and our industry has needed a makeover for a while. Thank you to Casey for helping show these kids what they can become and thank you to our Professional Drivers who display day-in and day-out that our career is an excellent choice for the next generation.

11/11/2021

Thank you to all who have served this country. Land of the Free because of the Brave!

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11/08/2021

Kimber R. Jones, Chief Financial Officer - 10/22/2021

"It is with great excitement that we announce the joining of our two operating companies, Custom Commodities Transport and Elliott Truck Line. As of January 1, 2022, the two related companies will become better together as one, Custom Commodities Transport. Legacy Elliott personnel will merge into the new Chemical Division of Custom Commodities Transport.

The merger comes as Elliott Truck Line celebrates its 75th year in service. The company was founded in 1946 by Vince Elliott, as the sole Driver in one truck, one trailer operation. Custom Commodities Transport shares a similar origin story formed by David Stevenson at the very same headquarters occupied today. Elliott Truck Line, Inc was acquired in 2009 from the Elliott family by Custom Commodities Transport’s parent company, Broson, Inc. Both carriers are leaders in the bulk truckload industry. Elliott Truck Line is predominantly a liquid chemical carrier of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Custom Commodities Transport is a carrier of dry bulk materials, food-grade, non-food grade, and Kosher products.

We are excited for the two to join forces to capture a stronger portion of the bulk transportation market. Both companies are currently managed by the same team of leaders in the Gilmer, TX headquarters, all of whom will continue to lead through the merging of the personnel, equipment, and beyond. We will continue to service our customers with the same benchmark attitude and commitment, but we will perform it better together as ONE."

10/31/2021

The entire Elliott Truck Line family is very proud to be able to contribute to the Boys and Girls Club of Vinita, said David Lee Stevenson, President / CEO, and Doug Steedman, Terminal Manager.

The Boys and Girl's Club's vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

10/28/2021

A Note from The President…
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention. Sincere effort, Intelligent direction and Skillful ex*****on; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”
The note above is my true belief in what makes Championship Teams happen when each individual on the team truly believes does his or her job as trained to do.
We have some of the highest performing individuals in our organization that make great things happen each day…but if only one of our team members takes a short cut or does not meet the quality standards that is required it really causes problems in many ways.
It is my desire not to ask favors but to pay for actual work performed to do the job correctly as trained or instructed to do. I understand that other companies may do things differently but we are moving to becoming a Benchmark of Quality that is unique in the industry and that requires a discipline of doing things right all of the time and a mindset of true quality.
We are continually working to correct problems that arise or need correcting…but we cannot fix problems if we do not understand what the problem is. I would ask that anyone that has a problem tune in to the weekly TEAMS meetings (we pay $35.00 for your participation) on Thursday or Friday of each week held at 1:00pm to discuss before the group any problems or make comments so that we may fix, or contact management directly if you feel you need to discuss in private.
I appreciate your diligence and attention to detail in doing the job right.
Sincerely,
David L. Stevenson
10-28-21

10/20/2021

Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is simply the right thing to do.

We’re proud to support our local fire department.

09/30/2021

Throwback Thursday (is that still a thing?)

2019 shots from our Resident Professional Driver Photographer. Elliott Truck Line runs some of the best equipment in the business.

We are the industry benchmark in service, support, and safety!

09/26/2021

"View from my office" -Marty Brunton

You might know that Elliott Truck Line recently celebrated the incredible milestone of 2 Million Safe driving miles, so we want to get to know some of the Professionals that made that happen. Here's a little about Marty Brunton.

Interesting Work Experience?
MB - “I was a Baker for 2 years.”

How do you keep a balance with work and family?
MB - “Great family helps with balance!”

Proudest moment at work?
MB - “Must be 2million safe miles with the company or the first time I saw my new Peterbilt with all chrome....”

Favorite line from a movie?
MB - “Right Turn Clyde.” (Can you guess the movie?)

Something we would never know about you?
MB – “I was an award-winning photographer in school; best feature photo in high school”.

Best vacation?
MB – “We went back to Michigan to check on an old property with family and camped out...”

What’s on your bucket list?
MB – “Going gold panning in California”.

Big thanks to Marty and all the Professionals at Elliott Truck Line for being the benchmark in service, support, and safety.