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Follow along with the latest news about McLeod Express and what’s going on at the Company that we are proud to call home. From driver news, employee birthdays and work anniversaries to community development projects, this is the place to find it! If you or someone you know is part of the McLeod Express team, then you’ll appreciate finding out what’s going on. Check back here often for more information about what’s happening at McLeod Express.
Through the Years
With Independence Day in our rearview mirror, it makes me think about the history of McLeod Express and all the hurdles we have had to overcome in the last 38 years. Some of you may know the story and some may not. McLeod Express was started by Mark McLeod in 1986....
What if…
What if... Have you ever thought about people or occurrences in your life that are so profound that had they never happened your life would look nothing like it does? Maybe it's a parent or sibling. That's the easy answer, of course. Life definitely would be totally...
Inspections…
Who loves a roadside inspection? That sure sounds like a silly question. I don't think there is a driver in the world that would say yes to that. The last thing anyone wants in any industry is someone stopping them during a productive day just to ask them a bunch of...
Spring Has Sprung
Did you get to see the eclipse? Wow, what a sight! Hopefully, most of you were able to avoid the congested interstates for a few hours after totality. I am sure some of you got stuck in it though. I have heard some horror stories. I am not much of a conspiracy...
Teamwork makes the Dream Work
March Madness is right around the corner! Even if you aren't a sports fan, there are many things you can enjoy this time of year. Daylight Savings Time gives us later daylight to enjoy and the first day of Spring truly signals that warmer weather and longer days are...
Planning – McLeod Express
The groundhog did not see his shadow on February 2nd! Will we actually be in for an early Spring as predicted? I think it's safe to say we all hope that he is right. While this winter has not been particularly rough, it doesn't take long for us to miss any type of...
January McLeod Express Newsletter
Welcome to 2024! Remember when we partied like it was 1999? I can't believe that was 25 years ago. In 1999, McLeod Express was just 13 years old and we still ran our business out of Assumption, IL. Our current terminal in Decatur was established in 2002. The Lafayette...
Winter Maintenance to Stay Reliable
Winter Maintenance to Stay Reliable and Comfortable It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, which means it's also beginning to look a lot like dangerous travel conditions. Winter is no joke here in Central IL and Central IN. We may not get the most snowfall in...
Trucking can be Scary
It’s that time of year again for the tricks and the treats. The scary movies and the creative foods. Costumes and decorations. We love it all! This truck is called the Mad Max truck and actually preceded the latest installment of Fury Road. Believe it or not, this is...
Driver Appreciation Week!!!
The official driver appreciation week is over but that's no reason to stop showing appreciation to the men and women who keep this country running. Whether its end dump, hopper, van, flatbed, or tanker, everyone owes truck drivers a debt of gratitude. Without the...