Delivering Like a National Leader, Caring Like Family

Description

This is the one that won something. A Star Garnet at the Gem Awards in the Online Video category, and the clearest fifty-second statement of what the company is.

The framing is a contradiction the company has spent eighty-eight years holding together. Scale on one side: over 270 trucks and 500 trailers, regional and long-haul service across the United States and Western Canada, delivering like a national leader. Intimacy on the other: third-generation family leadership, drivers treated like family rather than headcount. Most carriers land on one side or the other. The claim here is both — deliver like the big guys, care like home.

It opens where the work actually opens, before dawn, with drivers already moving and putting in the work others aren't willing to do. That image recurs across the newer films — Pride in Every Mile uses it too, framed around the Top 250 Carrier recognition.

For the eighty-eight-year version, see the company history. For what the scale means operationally, see fleet and services or third-party logistics. For the people, meet the A-Team. Shipping? Contact us. Driving? Open positions.

Video Transcript

Since 1937, Doug Andrus drivers have been waking up before the world — putting in the work others aren't willing to do.

With over 270 trucks and 500 trailers, we deliver like a national leader. But we care like family.

From the third generation of family leadership to every driver on the road, we treat our employees and customers like family.

Whether you're hauling across the country or just next door, we've always got your back.

Doug Andrus Distributing. Delivering like the big guys, but caring like home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did this video win an award?
Yes — a Star Garnet at the Gem Awards in the Online Video category.

How big is the Doug Andrus fleet?
Over 270 trucks and 500 trailers, running regional and long-haul routes across the United States and Western Canada.

What services does Doug Andrus offer shippers?
Regional, longhaul, heavy haul, dedicated, and third-party logistics, with refrigerated, hopper, convertible hopper, flatbed, step deck, and van equipment. Capabilities include EDI, SmartWay partnership, hazmat, and remote temperature monitoring with real-time load visibility.

How long has the company been operating?
Since 1937 — now in its third generation of family leadership.