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Fuller Speed Ahead EP89 Generation Grit Part 2: The 17-Year-Old Trucking Tycoon
Welcome back to Fuller Speed Ahead: Generation Grit! In Part 2 of our captivating interview, Craig Fuller continues his conversation with his father, Max Fuller, unraveling more incredible stories from the family's deep roots in the trucking industry.
This episode picks up where we left off, diving into the aftermath of Clyde Fuller's (Craig's grandfather) notorious legal battles and his ingenious, often audacious, methods for building a trucking empire in a heavily regulated era. Max shares:
The surprising twist of the Athens Express company, and how Max's mother bravely navigated its unexpected debt.
Clyde's clever pivot to the leasing business and how he continued to find "gray areas" to operate, even after his co-op was shut down.
The astonishing tale of Max, at just 17 years old, becoming the registered owner of Southwest Motor Freight – a "shell company" used to acquire precious ICC authority and expand the family's reach across the country.
A fascinating glimpse into the "Wild West" logistics of the 1970s, where trucks literally changed door signs mid-route to switch operating authorities!
The pivotal moment Max faced an ICC commissioner, interrogated about his role in the rapidly growing, unconventional business.
This episode is packed with personal anecdotes, strategic maneuvers, and the sheer grit that defined the early days of American trucking. Discover how the Fuller family navigated legal loopholes and built a network against all odds.
Don't miss this thrilling continuation of a true trucking dynasty's origin story!
Stay tuned for Part 3 next week as the saga continues!
#FullerSpeedAhead #GenerationGrit #TruckingHistory #Logistics #SupplyChain #FreightWaves #FamilyBusiness #MaxFuller #ClydeFuller #ICC #TruckingLegends #Freight #TruckingIndustry #Entrepreneurship #americanhistory
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Welcome back to Fuller Speed Ahead: Generation Grit! In Part 2 of our captivating interview, Craig Fuller continues his conversation with his father, Max Fuller, unraveling more incredible stories from the family's deep roots in the trucking industry.
This episode picks up where we left off, diving into the aftermath of Clyde Fuller's (Craig's grandfather) notorious legal battles and his ingenious, often audacious, methods for building a trucking empire in a heavily regulated era. Max shares:
The surprising twist of the Athens Express company, and how Max's mother bravely navigated its unexpected debt.
Clyde's clever pivot to the leasing business and how he continued to find "gray areas" to operate, even after his co-op was shut down.
The astonishing tale of Max, at just 17 years old, becoming the registered owner of Southwest Motor Freight – a "shell company" used to acquire precious ICC authority and expand the family's reach across the country.
A fascinating glimpse into the "Wild West" logistics of the 1970s, where trucks literally changed door signs mid-route to switch operating authorities!
The pivotal moment Max faced an ICC commissioner, interrogated about his role in the rapidly growing, unconventional business.
This episode is packed with personal anecdotes, strategic maneuvers, and the sheer grit that defined the early days of American trucking. Discover how the Fuller family navigated legal loopholes and built a network against all odds.
Don't miss this thrilling continuation of a true trucking dynasty's origin story!
Stay tuned for Part 3 next week as the saga continues!
#FullerSpeedAhead #GenerationGrit #TruckingHistory #Logistics #SupplyChain #FreightWaves #FamilyBusiness #MaxFuller #ClydeFuller #ICC #TruckingLegends #Freight #TruckingIndustry #Entrepreneurship #americanhistory
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