When Darrel Wilson bought a truck in 1980, his goal was to become an over-the-road driver. The only problem? He was 20 years old at the time—one year younger than required for Missouri CDL holders. He pivoted. Darrel put aside his dreams of becoming a driver, bought more trucks, hired drivers, and founded Wil-Trans.
What started as an aspiration for one became the livelihood of many. Darrel’s three-truck business grew into hundreds of trucks, hauling for customers across the country. Wilson Logistics helps drivers build their careers, empowering them to succeed while supporting them like family.
Inspired by his father’s career in trucking, Darrel Wilson buys his first truck at the age of 20 and hires someone to drive it.
1980Wil-Trans is founded. The company partners with Prime Inc. and the Advance Fleet to offer 100% power only trucks.
1990Darrel buys his father’s trucking company.
1996The company pulls back during The Great Recession, sharing a terminal with another company.
2008Wilson Logistics launches a training program to help new drivers obtain CDLs.
2011
Wilson Logistics expands. The company acquires Jim Palmer Trucking in Missoula, MT, the first of several Pacific Northwest acquisitions.
2014Wilson Logistics purchases O&S Trucking in Springfield, MO. The company says goodbye to its "roommate" and moves into the O&S Springfield terminal.
2016The company acquires RJ's Transportation in Missoula, MT, opening the door for truck brokerage in the West. Later that year, Wilson Logistics purchases Haney Truck Line, a company with trucks throughout the West and Pacific Northwest.
2017The company continues to grow with the acquisition of Market Transport in Portland, OR.
2019Ashley Distribution purchases the Western assets of Wilson Logistics. The company returns to its hometown roots and focuses on Midwest opportunities.
2021Wilson Logistics continues to evolve and consider new technologies.
2023
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