Interstate Shorts
Description: If you were a trucker who running Interstate 35 through Minnesota between 1968 and 1993, odds are that you stopped at Country Driver's Truck Stop in Burnsville at least once. Located near I-35 and Highway 13 Country Driver's was a true mom and pop truck stop that hung on as long as they could until succumbing to completion from the big chains and their mega travel centers :(
Description: F.I.S.T. (stylized on-screen as F•I•S•T) is a 1978 American neo-noir crime drama. The story centers around a Cleveland warehouse worker who becomes involved in the labor union leadership of the fictional "Federation of Interstate Truckers" (F.I.S.T.). This design is based on the fictional trucker union emblem as seen in the film.
Description: Founded in Detroit, Michigan, in 1929, Interstate Motor Freight quickly grew into a major player in the trucking industry. After merging with Star Transfer Line in 1932, the company relocated to Grand Rapids, solidifying its presence in the Midwest and Northeast.Through steady expansion, Interstate Motor Freight System became a powerhouse, ranking as the 10th largest trucking company by 1980, with 3,500 employees and extensive route services. However, the deregulation of the trucking industry in the 1980s brought significant challenges. By 1983, Interstate was losing $20 million annually, leading to bankruptcy and eventual liquidation in 1984, marking the end of a 52-year legacy in freight transportation.
Description: Interstate Motor Freight was founded in Detroit, Michigan, in 1929, only to be purchased by Star Transfer Line in 1932. The two firms combined became Interstate Motor Freight System and relocated to Grand Rapids. Interstate grew steadily with a focus on providing route service throughout the Midwest and Northeast. By the time 1980 rolled around and brought deregulation to the industry, Interstate was the 10th largest trucking company with 3,500 employees systemwide, but like their competitors, were rocked by the newly deregulated industry. By 1983, the company was losing $20M a year, and the following year saw them go into bankruptcy, followed by total liquidation after a 52-year run.
Description: The Lottery Server - An Original Screenplay from writer Jim Catizone After winning the lottery, Corey a waiter from Pennsylvania, takes a cross country trip of discovery and self clarification. While juggling the blurred lines of his relationship with two girls, he finds a generous outlet for his fortune. (C) 2018 - Jim Catizone
