Tennant Truck Lines (TTL) is an asset-based, truckload, dry van carrier. We are a family owned company that’s been on the road since 1946. Over the past 7 decades, TTL has served customers in diverse industries. Whether it’s hauling agricultural machinery on flatbeds or food and beverage products in dry vans, we have the experience to handle it. Our legacy is built on the talent of our professional drivers and knowledgeable team members. With every load, we earn the trust of our customers by understanding their needs and delivering on our commitments.
Equipment
RGN (Removable Goose Neck) – A specialized type of a heavy-haul flatbed trailer that can provide drive-on / drive-off accessibility for vehicles such as tractors, loaders, or other heavy equipment. The trailer deck is attached to a “gooseneck” which can be raised and lowered to or from the ground hydraulically, then removed from the trailer, to allow a vehicle to drive on or off.
Flatbed – A trailer without sides used for hauling machinery or other bulky items. Can haul almost anything that can be stacked on and strapped down.
Dropdeck – A drop-deck trailer is a trailer on which the floor drops down a level once clear of the tractor unit; the most common types of drop-deck trailer are flatbeds and curtain siders.
Van/Box – A fully enclosed trailer used to haul goods.
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Company History
In 1946, Sidney Tennant purchased his first truck and trailer. He had a dream and a plan and started small, hauling hogs on a milk run from the Quad Cities to Chicago, Illinois and back. With the support of his wife Arlene and children Mike, Dean, Bob and Beth, Sid turned that one man show… Read…
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Service Area
Tennant Truck Lines’ headquarters is located in Orion, Illinois. We also have a fully staffed terminal in Augusta, Georgia. Recently, in order to better serve our growing clientele a terminal was opened in Baltimore, Maryland. Tennant Truck Lines provides service to all of the 48 contiguous states, with a large amount of our customers located… Read…
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Tennant Truck Lines announces driver of the Year
(Orion, IL) Tennant Driver Neal Ewoldt is one of eight (8) company drivers chosen to be a nation-wide finalist in Truckload Carrier Associations Driver of the Year award and Tennant Driver Larry McCann is one of 11 owner-operators to be chosen as a finalist this year. The overall goal of the Driver of the Year… Read…
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Tennant Truck Lines Sponsors Make A Wish Run/Walk
Tennant Truck Lines, Inc. is proudly sponsoring Walk & Run for Wishes on September 28, 2013, at the Green Valley Sports Complex in Moline, IL. This is a great day to have a little fun while making wishes come true for children with life-threating medical conditions. Also, it’s a great opportunity for family and friends… Read…
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Tennant Truck Lines participates in the Healthy Fleet campaign
Tennant Truck Lines competes in the Healthy Trucker Campaign to promote healthier living. Tennant driver Jason Littrell has really benefited from this campaign. “I have lost 22 pounds already and I feel a lot better and have been sleeping better. I go for walks whenever I have time, I do jumping jacks in the shower… Read…
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Tennant Truck Lines recognizes Tony Randolph as Driver of the Month
Tennant Truck Lines is proud to announce Mr. Tony Randolph as our Driver of the Month for the month of March. Tony has been with Tennant Truck Lines for just over a year. Before joining Tennant, Tony was an Owner Operator for 25 years. He and his wife Patti have been married for 10 years… Read…