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| Corporate Mission Statement |
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We are committed to providing quality transportation service to our customers in a timely and professional manner. Our primary concern is to provide our services in the safest manner possible. In order to achieve these goals we will employ, train and educate the most qualified and experienced personnel to support and secure our continued growth.
We will continually strive to improve and implement all things necessary to achieve our primary concern, public safety and service.
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| Cypress Truck Lines |
H C Ploof founded Ploof Transfer Company of Jacksonville, FL in 1912. Mr. Ploof used mules and wagons to transport construction materials locally. As the years went by Ploof grew and expanded, and eventually abandoned the wagons in favor of powerful tractors and trailers. In 1941 H.C. Ploof retired. W.B. Copeland acquired ownership and changed the name to Ploof Truck Lines, Inc.
In the mid-1990’s Ploof began to experience difficulties, and in September 1999 filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Statutes. Mr. David V. Penland, President of Cypress Truck Lines, Inc., purchased the assets of Ploof Truck Lines out of bankruptcy; on November 10, 1999 and changed the name to Ploof Carriers Corporation.
Cypress Truck Lines has an excellent reputation for stability, quality, and dependable service, as well as a “Satisfactory” rating with the Department of Transportation, which is the highest rating available.
Merging the operations of these two companies has resulted in the largest gypsum carrier in the United States.
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In March of 1999 Jax Logistics was bought, part of this business is transloading of rail cars, To facilitate the rail cars we have a 15 car rail siding serviced by the Norfolk Southern railroad, an a 10 acre paved area for storage. At our East Adams St and Warrington St. locations in Jacksonville, we are serviced by the CSX Railroad. Our primary business at this time is iron and steel products. |
Our goal in combining the best efforts of each of these companies is to provide the safest and most dependable, on-time service in the industry. In order to ensure this, we have implemented cutting-edge technology and rigid hiring procedures. We are continually purchasing new equipment, and we continue to provide excellent customer service on all levels.
Cypress Truck Lines has a distinguished history in the southeast and an even brighter future. We hope we can be of service to you and part of your future as we forge into the new millennium. |
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