Interstate Tapestries
Description: A graphical representation of an interstate road sign featuring a red top section with the text 'SAGINAW' in bold white letters, and a blue bottom section containing a white silhouette of the state of Michigan. The shield shape mimics classic highway signage in a clean, minimalist style.
Description: Reddaway Truck Line was founded in 1919 by William Arthur "Art" Reddaway in Oregon City, Oregon with a single Model T truck. He managed the company with his wife, Ethel, and later, his son, Walter, succeeded him and led the company until his retirement in 1970. Reddaway Truck Line ran the I-5 corridor hauling general commodity and LTL freight between Alaska and California with 20 terminals along the way. In 1989, the firm was brought out by an Australian conglomerate and at that time, the truck line had over 800 pieces of company owned equipment and were one of the largest carriers on the West Coast.
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.
