History of Bassett Trucking, LLC
Family owned with over 50 years of experience
Bassett Trucking was founded in 1962 by Dennis L. Bassett, a pioneer in the trucking industry. Purchasing his 1st regulated commodities authority, governed by the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1964. This authority was Wisconsin L.C. # 43056. Denny started hauling Apples, Lumber, Livestock, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw, LTL Freight, and then specializing in Over-Dimensional freight.
In March of 1978 Michael Bassett, Denny's son, became active with the company. Michael started out as a driver, then becoming a dispatcher and Hay/Straw Salesman. He is now the president of Bassett Trucking, LLC and Bassett Transportation Services, Inc.
In July of 1994 Bassett Trucking obtained their ICC Authority. Within 2 years business expanded and Bassett Transportation Services, Inc. opened a broker division to better serve their customers.
In September of 2001 James Bassett, grandson of the founder, joined the company as head of the brokerage department. Since then we have acquired many new experienced personnel.
Bassett Trucking, LLC is a family owned company with over 50 years of experience in the transportation industry.