
Freightliner

James had a vision for the structure of his company. He began purchasing various truck lines around the country, eventually leading to a trans-continental network that was the formula of the company’s success.

James decided to standardize the fleet and was one of the first to use diesel-powered trucks exclusively.

The first cabover attempts weren't much to look at. The first attempts were dubbed the "Monkey Ward" since they looked like their were built with mail-order parts.

The first cabover attempts weren't much to look at. The first attempts were dubbed the "Monkey Ward" since they looked like their were built with mail-order parts.

James immediately began using double trailers in an effort to move more freight into each unit. This became standard practice, despite initial concerns from state officials.
Many of Freightliner's early experiences were with 4-wheel drive cabs that could haul doubles through winter mountain roads.
