Stallings always knew that he would be returning home to his roots in Rocky Mount one day, according to Herb Evans, vice chairman of Eagle Transport. Prior to the move into tank trucking, he was an All-American football player at the University of North Carolina and was drafted in 1960 to play defensive end for the National Football League’s Washington Redskins. He remains active today as Chairman of Eagle Transport. Don Stallings started the business, and he even drove one of the first two petroleum transports. The company clearly has come a long way from where it was when it was incorporated as Eagle Transport in 1969. Equipment is dispersed across 25 fleet locations.” “Our operation employs 900 drivers, and we operate 500 tractors and 650 tank trailers. We have loyal employees with lengthy tenure. We have had-and still have-fine leadership. “It’s the people who are part of this company that have made it so successful over the past 50 years. “The company is family-owned and privately held, and a second-generation member of the family is actively involved in day-to-day operations. “Over the past 50 years, Eagle Transport has grown into one of the largest petroleum haulers in the United States,” says Lance Collette, Eagle Transport’s president and chief operating officer. Establishing a firm foundation for continued expansion into chemical hauling.Growing into the second-largest petroleum hauler in the United States.
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Nominating company driver Darryl Nowell, who was selected as just the third National Tank Truck Carriers Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year for 2015/2016.Earning the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Award three years in a row.Being named the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care Partner of the Year in 2018.Senior managers recently sat down with Bulk Transporter to discuss the Rocky Mount, North Carolina-based tank truck carrier’s achievements during its first half-century and what objectives are targeted for coming decades. Still, the tank truck carrier has plenty to shout about. EAGLE Transport, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is quietly celebrating its first 50 years this year.
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