Lakeville Motor Express 1921 Tank Top

Lakeville Motor Express (LME) was founded in Roseville, Minnesota in 1921 by Vincent Wren. The LTL freight carrier served ten states in the Midwest. In 1979, Vincent handed management of the company to his oldest son, John, who later became full owner by buying out his two brothers. John continued to operate the company as a family business until the late 2000s. One key aspect of LME's strategy in the late '90s was a robust interline relationship with other regional carriers. Known as ExpressLink, the partnership cooperated in transferring shipments between each of their areas of focus, effectively extending each company's range. LME ceased operations in November 2016 and filed for bankruptcy protection in January 2017.