About

A family company. A working yard. Forty-eight years on the road.

Dick Lavy Trucking is family-owned in Bradford, Ohio. We run dedicated and dry van freight east of the Mississippi — and we've been doing it the same way, with the same people, since 1978.

Our Journey

Our Journey. Our Commitment.

From our humble beginnings to industry recognition, we remain committed to safety, reliability, and family — every mile of the way.

Our History48+ Years
1978

A used Mack truck, $10,000, and a promise to a grandfather.

1984

First brand-new truck purchased; routes expand across the Midwest.

1994

Operations outgrow the family home; dedicated headquarters takes shape.

2000

Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce — Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Today

200+ tractors, 600 trailers, and 12 acres in Bradford, Ohio.

Our Recognition
2000–Present
Ohio BWC Safety Awards

Receives multiple Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Safety Awards recognizing outstanding workplace safety.

2008–Present
EPA SmartWay Partner

Named an EPA SmartWay Transport Partner, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and fuel efficiency.

2018
Celebrated 40 Years in Business

Recognizing four decades of family ownership and transportation excellence.

2021
Honda Challenging Spirit Award

Presented by Honda North America Indirect Procurement.

2022
Hill's Pet Nutrition Award

For commitment, Dedication, and overall outstanding service.

2023
Great West Silver Motor Carrier Safety Award

Awarded the Silver Motor Carrier Safety Award in the Truckload Division for Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety.

2023
Clopay Transportation Partner of the Year

Named Transportation Partner of the Year by Clopay for exceptional service, on-time delivery, commitment to values, and excellent communication.

2024
#1 Trucking Company to Work For

Named #1 Trucking Company to Work For in the Reader's Choice Awards for 13 consecutive years.

2024
NASTC Driver of the Year Team

Selected as one of only 20 professional drivers nationwide. Recognized for 40 years of driving experience, 20+ years with Dick Lavy Trucking, and more than 5 million accident-free miles.

2025
Honda Outstanding Value Award

Presented by Honda North America Indirect Procurement.

Safety First

Protecting our drivers, our customers and our communities.

Family Focused

A family-owned company built on respect, support and teamwork.

Reliable Service

Delivering exceptional service and building lasting customer partnerships.

Responsible Stewardship

Committed to environmental responsibility as a EPA SmartWay® Transport Partner.

Safe.   Reliable.   Family.
What we live by

The principles haven't changed.

  1. Respect on every call

    We answer the phone. We tell you what we know. If we're wrong, we say so.

  2. Open communication

    Our dispatch team is reachable, and the door to the shop and office stays open.

  3. Drivers first

    The job is the truck. We hire well, we maintain equipment well, and we don't waste people's time.

  4. Built to last

    We grow at the pace of trust. The next decade should look like the last — only better.

Two ways to work with us

Pick your lane.

Lane · Shippers
For Shippers

Reliable trucking needed? Let's plan it!

Dedicated lanes, dry van capacity, or trailer pools — built around your operations and answered by a real dispatcher.

  • ≤1 day quote
  • Dedicated dispatcher
  • No broker margin
Lane · Drivers
Now Hiring CDL Drivers

Looking for the last job you'll ever need?

Up to $0.69 CPM, a $2,000 referral bonus, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, late-model equipment, and a dispatch team that knows you by name. Bradford, OH and surrounding lanes.

  • $0.66–$0.69 CPM
  • $2,000 referral
  • $1,500 sign-on
  • Home weekends
Bradford, OH · Mon – Fri · 8am – 5pm ET