Lakeville Motor Express
| Private | |
| Industry | Transportation Services |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Headquarters | New Brighton, Minnesota |
Area served | 10 States in Midwest, US |
Key people |
Roger Wilsey, Sr. CEO |
| Revenue |
 US$ 80 Million (2009) |
Number of employees | 700+ (2010) |
| Slogan | Quality Since 1921 |
| Website | lakevillemotor.com |
Lakeville Motor Express (LME) is a $80 million[1] carrier operating in the Midwest United States. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, LME began operations in 1921 by the Wren family. LME is currently owned by Roger and Shari Wilsey. As of 2009, LME has more than 700 employees.
History
LME was founded in 1921 by Vincent Wren. The company began with Mr. Wren collecting milk from small dairy farms dotting the landscape around the suburban community of Lakeville, Minnesota, Vincent would deliver the fresh milk to the Franklin Creamery in Minneapolis. On the return trip he would bring back groceries and farm supplies. In 1979, LME moved the main terminal and headquarters to Roseville, Minnesota. By 1997, LME added terminals in Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha and Des Moines. By 2008 LME has 33 terminals in 10 states including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. In late 2008, LME moved its headquarters to New Brighton, Minnesota just north of the main terminal in Roseville, Minnesota.
The Reliance Network
In 2008 LME launched its partnership called The Reliance Network (TRNET), to create a unified, across-the-continent coalition for all freight services. Commercial Carrier Journal Magazine named LME "2009 Innovator of the Year" for its work on forming the Reliance Network.[2] TRNET is a single source provider of freight forwarding for all of North America. The 7 carriers of The Reliance Network include:[3]
| The Reliance Network |
|---|
| 1. Averitt Express |
| 2. Canadian Freightways/Kingsway Transport |
| 3. Pitt Ohio Express |
| 4. Land Air Express |
| 5. Mountain Valley Express |
| 6. Peninsula Truck Lines |
| 7. Lakeville Motor Express |
Business Segment
Regional LTL or less than truckload Carrier, Pool Distribution, Brokerage and Logistics.
Operations
LME operates more than 385 tractors, The company operates 33 service centers in the Midwest.[4]
References
- ↑ "Wren Family Sells LTL Firm Lakeville Motor Express". Retrieved 2010-06-08.
- ↑ "Innovator of the Year". Retrieved 2010-02-18.
- ↑ "The Reliance Network Adds Two Carriers to Western Coverage". Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ↑ "Innovators: Synergistic Growth". Retrieved 2010-02-08.