worked for this great company for approx. 4 years, starting in 1968 out of charlotte nc. until buyout by pepsico in the early 70's. anyone else worked there? any info on akers or pictures of equipment would be goo. thanks
I think any freight hauler that ran the east coast knew Major he was first to stop and give any one a helping handAkers
My Grandfather worked for them for many years. He followed them to NC from GA.
He was an African American that actually owned his truck. The called him Big Major, his real name was Junious Haywood.
Any more info about Junious would be appreciated --Akers
My Grandfather worked for them for many years. He followed them to NC from GA.
He was an African American that actually owned his truck. The called him Big Major, his real name was Junious Haywood.
I knew Major, I didn't run the north end, on occasion I would see him and brother in law at Bill's Truck Stop in LexingtonAny more info about Junious would be appreciated --
Any more info about Junious would be appreciated --
Yep, This was even before my time, I never saw this one.Big Major had a very cool old Autocar. Sweet.
Yep, This was even before my time, I never saw this one.
I rode in one when I was about 4 or 5 with my uncle Joe. He drove for an IGA grocery distributor.
I believe this is a 47 Autocar, even though the pic says it was taken in 1950 --Big Major had a very cool old Autocar. Sweet.
I remember at one time he had a round nose Diamond T, identical the ones Pilot Freight Carriers ran.I believe this is a 47 Autocar, even though the pic says it was taken in 1950 --
Sorry I havent been on here in awhile. Here is another pic of my grandfather Big Major.
This was his Diamond T