About Us

R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc. was established in 1982. We are a common and contract carrier. R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc primarily operates within a 700 mile radius of Eastern Iowa. We do transport to all 48 states and Canada regularly. R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc. proudly runs primarily 2007 or newer equipment for power units, vans, flatbeds, drop decks, RGNs, and Canadian spreads.

Our corporate office and main terminal is located at I-80 exit 220 in Williamsburg, Iowa. R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc. has Iowa terminals with drop yards located in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Fairfield, Fort Dodge, Grinnell, West Burlington, and Wilton. Minnesota terminals with drop yards are located in Newport (South St. Paul), Redwood Falls and Winnebago. We have a sales office in South Bend, Indiana.

R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc. has a growing fleet of approximately 210 power units. The company power units include 35 2009 units and 10 2010 units. Our experienced drivers are a 60/40 mix of company drivers to leased contract carriers.

The majority of our van fleet of over 130 53 ft air-ride equipment is primarily 2007 or newer. The 210 flatbed fleet units includes 190 2007 or newer 53' models with spread axles and air-ride. R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc. has 11 53' drop decks with ramps for drive on loads. All of our company owned flatbed equipment can scale 48,000 lbs. We are experienced in over dimensional and over weight hauls.

We meet the specific needs of our customers through the various services that we offer, one of which includes the ability to drop trailers at your facilities so they are available at your convenience for loading. Another is dedicated fleet service. We realize your business is important, that's why we keep in touch with our drivers to be sure your loads are picked up and delivered on time and in a professional manner.

We also offer a brokerage service through Hummer Logistics Inc. We have a dependable carrier base. This ensures that all special needs shipments are the responsibility of R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc. only. You can work with our office for all of your shipment needs.

The R. H. Hummer Jr., Inc. team works together to keep our customers satisfied. Our dispatchers are eager to assist you with any questions you may have on the transportation of your freight. Our Sales Department will reply quickly with rates and scheduling information. The Accounting Department is available for any questions regarding invoicing.

If you have any questions, please contact R. H. Hummer Jr. Inc. at (319) 668-8800 or by fax at (319) 668-8900.

MISSION STATEMENT

The employees of RH Hummer Jr., Inc consistently strive
to provide our customers with service at the most competitive price,
while maintaining a consistently higher level of quality
and service than any of our competition.
This is accomplished by providing quality service and attitude second to none,
ensuring overall benefits for our customers.