Floyd & Beasley Transfer Co. 1944 Tank Top

Cecil R. Floyd began operating a trucking company in the early 30’s under the name C.R. Floyd Company with just one truck. In 1944, Floyd partnered with his brother-in-law, Jule Beasley to purchase a small trucking company, Hilyer and Handley, and began operating as a common carrier for hire under the name Floyd and Beasley Transfer Co. The fleet was now three trucks, and they operated out of an old service station in Sycamore, Alabama. In 1950, the company moved up the road to a 42 acre terminal, and the fleet grew exponentially. By 1958, with 150 employees and a gross revenue of $1,600,000, Floyd & Beasley were handling general freight, with a large portion of their business servicing the textile industry.