The company changed over the years, from water trucking, to vacuum tankers, to hazardous waste removal, to dirt and rock trailers, always keeping the hard work ethic, honesty, and enthusiasm. In 1990, Red decided to “retire” and sold the business to Gordie & Jeff. They moved to Ukiah with their families and became Archer Trucking, Inc. Gordie’s kids are Jesse and Mindy, and Jeff’s kids are Julie and Laura. Jesse began to drive and repair trucks when he was ten years old (in the shop). Julie, Mindy, and Laura all worked for the family business while growing up doing various jobs. And, of course, Red worked for his sons, off and on, during his “retirement.”

As the economy changed, the work became more diverse and all over the state. Gordie was traveling to southern California weekly. The kids were grown, so He and Janice decided to move south. There were some great job opportunities in Glendora, removing sediment from reservoirs, and moving dirt to build the 210 freeway were our first big jobs. Gordie & Jeff split the company in two. Jeff and Shellie kept the highway trucks in Ukiah, and Gordie and Janice moved south with the off-highway dirt trucks. G & J Heavy Haul, Inc. was born on May 1, 2005.

Gordie & Janice currently run the operation from their home office, and Jesse is the Shop Manager and Diesel mechanic. He married Jenny and brought her into our company. They have a house in Northern Ca, and she is working as our dispatcher. Mindy has worked for us off and on as an office worker, a landfill person, and a compactor operator. Many others have contributed to our success, and we thank them wholeheartedly. We are proud of our family business, and for the many years, it has grown us and supported us.