08/02/2026
Did you know Hunter Transit started as a trucking company?
More than 30 years ago, Dad and Mom (Dan & Tara) were fortunate enough to purchase two Mack trucks and end dump trailers early in their marriage. What started with those two trucks eventually grew into a fleet of five before they made the decision to pursue another dream—excavation.
Along the way, Dad developed a reputation for professionalism and took great pride in every truck he owned. He eventually got into showing his over-the-road truck, Simply Sharp, and that’s where today’s story comes full circle.
With a busy week ahead, Karter and I talked about the truck show on Monday. By Tuesday, our 379 was fired up for the first time in 15 months since moving to our new location.
Even then, work came first—the way it always has.
Friday was spent cleaning trucks from start of day right up until it was time to leave. Surrounded by so many fellow drivers and trucking enthusiasts, it wasn’t until the pictures were taken that I realized every one of us was smiling. We weren’t just looking at trucks—we were looking at the history that built our family and our business.
Thirty-plus years later, the trucks may look different, but the values they were built on haven’t changed.
At Hunter Transit, “We’re Right on the Money” isn’t just a slogan—it’s the standard we hold ourselves to. Whether we’re hauling, boring, excavating, or completing utility work, our goal is simple: when we wrap up a project, we want you, your family, your team, and your community to be proud of the work we left behind.
A huge thank you goes to my mom, Tara, for being the rock behind our family and our business. And thank you to Katie and Miley for making all the trips to get everything we needed throughout the day. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.
To everyone who stopped by, shared stories, and supported us at the show—thank you. We appreciate every conversation and every handshake. Here’s to honoring where we started while continuing to build what’s next.
I featured a couple pictures of ‘Simply Sharp’ as she was.
