Company Mission
At RAM Trucking, we pride ourselves in having the finest equipment and personnel around. We don’t advertise for drivers because we don’t need to; the best find us. With a proven track record of safety and incredible customer service, you can be sure that your freight will be handled with the personal care you expect. Call us today to talk with a logistics coordinator about your unique freight needs.
Our History
RAM Trucking was originally established in 1983 with one truck in Sweet Home, Oregon by founders Ken Robertson, Deyanne Alexander, and Burlon Miller (R.A.M.). The company was purchased in 2002 by Dale Latimer and Dale Middlestadt, and relocated to Brownsville, Oregon shortly after. As of 2020, the company is owned solely by Dale Latimer, operating with the present fleet of 70 power units.
Meet Our Team
Dale Latimer
President & CEO
Dale’s career in trucking started early, washing trucks for his dad at age 10. At 18, he started driving chip truck for Willamette Industries, then spent 7 years with Gordon Trucking as an owner/operator. Prior to coming to RAM Trucking, Dale spent 10 years at the Rick Franklin Corporation as fleet manager. Dale Latimer and Dale Middlestadt purchased RAM Trucking together in 2002. In 2020, Dale Latimer became sole owner.
Jim Morin
Operations Manager
Jim had an extensive trucking career before coming to RAM Trucking as a driver in 2004. In 2007, Jim made the move from truck to office chair, working as a dispatcher and quickly proving himself indispensable to the organization. Jim is currently the Operations Manager, overseeing our fleet and dispatch staff.
Katie Cox
West Coast Logistics
Kevin Solesbee
East Coast Logistics
Laura Turley
California Logistics
Ed Shannon
Local Logistics
Kacey Funk
Safety & Compliance
Nicole Bourne
Controller
Brittany Dearborn
Accounting Specialist
Shay Putnam
Inventory Control Specialist