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Mission, Vision & Values
- MissionTo solve our customers’ transportation needs through complementary, integrated, and flexible transportation services.
- VisionTo be the most respected, safest, most innovative, and the most efficient carrier in our chosen markets.
- Values
- Integrity - We do the right thing
- Innovation - We continually seek innovative solutions for our customers
- Competence - We are competent and caring
- Teamwork - We get there together
- Humility - Be humble and respectful of others
Recent News
Chris Durley Promoted to President of LTL Services
Chris Durley has been promoted to president of LTL Services. Throughout his 39-year career with AAA Cooper Transportation, Chris has held numerous leadership positions, including supervisor, manager, director, and a stint leading Dedicated Services before later being named vice president of sales and operations.
Robert Gray Promoted to Vice President of Systems and Field Services
Robert Gray was promoted to vice president of systems and field services in November 2025. His 17-year career with AAA Cooper Transportation includes his most recent role as director of information assurance. In his new position, Robert will oversee systems, field services, and cybersecurity strategies.
AAA Cooper Transportation Named as an America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026
AAA Cooper Transportation was selected by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026. This national recognition, conducted in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, is based on comprehensive employee feedback, public data, and more than 120 key performance indicators.
AACT 501 Base Rate Change, November 17, 2025
AAA Cooper Transportation (AACT) will be implementing a 6.00% increase on November 17, 2025, on current AACT 501 base rates. Current published minimum charges will be increased by $6.00. Please contact your local Sales Territory Manager for more details.
Inbound Logistics Selected AAA Cooper Transportation as a 2025 Green Supply Chain Partner
AAA Cooper Transportation has been a part of the G75 list for the past nine years, which recognizes the 75 leading companies seeking green supply chain solutions. These companies go above and beyond to ensure that their global supply chains are sustainable and their operations are socially and environmentally friendly.
AAA Cooper Transportation Selected as a Top 100 Trucker of 2025 by Inbound Logistics
AAA Cooper Transportation is committed to helping our customers gain a competitive edge through innovative solutions, cost-saving strategies, and true partnerships. Inbound Logistics compiled a list of the best diverse logistics leaders from a candidate pool of hundreds of carrier companies. Thank you, Inbound Logistics, for recognizing AAA Cooper Transportation as a 2025 Top 100 Trucker.
Dirk Willet Promoted to Vice President of National Sales
Dirk Willett was named vice president of national sales and has over 38 years of industry experience. Dirk was instrumental in launching the Strategic Channel Sales group and has played a key role in accelerating national sales growth. In his new role, Dirk continues to expand and strengthen the national sales strategy, ensuring sustained growth and exceptional service for our customers.
Jeff Lea Promoted to Regional Vice President
Jeff Lea’s promotion to regional vice president was announced in July 2025. Jeff has been an integral part of the AAA Cooper Transportation family for 36 years, making significant contributions to improvements across various aspects of sales and operations. In his new role, Jeff oversees sales and operations within a designated region of the company’s footprint, continuing his commitment to excellence and growth.
Todd Franklin Promoted to Regional Vice President
The promotion of Todd Franklin to regional vice president was announced in July 2025. Over the past 31 years, Todd has excelled in a variety of roles—from billing clerk and dockworker to driver, dock lead, supervisor, service center manager, and most recently, director of sales and operations. In his new role, Todd oversees sales and operations within a designated region of the company’s footprint, continuing his commitment to excellence and growth.
AAA Cooper Transportation Continues to be Recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a 2025 SmartWay Partner
SmartWay is a voluntary and cost-free program that supports companies’ initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from freight supply chain transportation activities. Operational strategies, data management tools and verified technology supports are provided. The SmartWay Partnership is a domestic and international freight and supply chain program that manages data for over 3500 partners across all domestic shipping modes in the U.S. and Canada. SmartWay implements its goals to lower freight carbon footprints by conducting analysis and research of freight impacts, engaging with freight experts, anticipating and responding to trends, developing strategic resources and communication strategies, and serving as an international model. International collaborations exist with Mexico, China and other Asian nations, Europe, and Latin America.
AAA Cooper Transportation Named as The Home Depot LTL Carrier of the Year
During their annual conference, The Home Depot’s Executive Carrier Council honored AAA Cooper Transportation as the LTL Carrier of the Year. The Carrier of the Year Award recognizes those committed to on-time service, flexibility, and ease of doing business.
The Home Depot team acknowledged the pressures in the market and recognized AAA Cooper Transportation for providing consistent and reliable service while supporting a critical part of their LTL network.
AAA Cooper Transportation became a core carrier in October 2016 and committed to aligning operationally with The Home Depot’s processes and expectations. Being recognized by one of the world's most influential shippers is a testament to the team’s consistent efforts and professionalism.
Teamwork is one of AAA Cooper Transportation’s core values, and the commitment is “we will get there together.” This award recognizes that each employee lives those values every day. Thank you to all AAA Cooper Transportation employees for this fantastic recognition!
AAA Cooper Transportation Achieves Compliance with California's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation for 2025
AAA Cooper Transportation has achieved compliance with California's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation for 2025. The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation is the latest development in CARB's decades‑long history of setting emission standards for mobile sources that are needed to protect the public health and welfare of Californians.
Forbes Recognizes AAA Cooper Transportation as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers
AAA Cooper Transportation was selected by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2024. The final list ranks the 400 midsize companies that received the most recommendations, and this marks the eighth year in a row that AAA Cooper Transportation has achieved this great honor.
AAA Cooper Transportation is Recognized as The Home Depot 2023 LTL Carrier of the Year
During their annual conference, the Home Depot’s Executive Carrier Council honored AAA Cooper Transportation as the 2023 LTL Carrier of the Year. The Carrier of the Year Awards recognize carriers committed to on-time service, flexibility, and ease of doing business.
The Home Depot team acknowledged the pressures in the market and recognized AAA Cooper for providing consistent and reliable service while supporting a critical part of their LTL network.
AAA Cooper became a core carrier in October 2016 and committed to aligning operationally with The Home Depot’s processes and expectations. To be recognized by one of the most influential shippers in the world is a testament to the team’s consistent efforts and professionalism.
Teamwork is one of AAA Cooper’s core values, and the commitment is “we will get there together.” This award recognizes that each employee lives those values every day. Thank you to all AAA Cooper employees for this fantastic recognition!
Action Guaranteed Day Service
Action Guaranteed Day (AGD) service is now available. This service provides another layer of certainty to the network's highly reliable LTL services. AGD shipments move with enhanced visibility, ensuring arrival within the published transit day standards. When Action Guaranteed Day service is needed, it is as simple as notating it on the Bill of Lading. For a complete description of the Action Guaranteed Day service, refer to Item 895 in the AACT 190 Rules Tariff.
Careers with AAA Cooper Transportation
AAA Cooper Transportation offers excellent opportunities for employees with a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds. Click the button below to learn more about available opportunities and to complete an online application.
Sustainability in Action
AAA Cooper Transportation is committed to supporting environmentally sound business practices. Whether through a formalized program such as SmartWay® or by simply reducing miles driven through advanced operations research applications, AAA Cooper Transportation strives to achieve a minimal impact footprint on our environment. Some of our efforts that favorably impact the environment include:
- More fuel-efficient tractors with automatic transmissions improve RPM control during shifting.
- Side skirts on trailers improve the overall drag coefficient and MPG.
- Enhanced tire compositions and setups lead to reduced rolling resistance and increased MPG.
- LTL system flow improvements enhance loaded fill rates, reducing the miles required per shipment.
- Advanced data center designs reduce HVAC demands and overall utility consumption.
- Recycle used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, batteries, and scrap steel.
- Maintenance shop towels are laundered for reuse.
- Retread tires to extend lifespan and reduce tire waste.
- Utilization of efficient LED lighting and solar technology.
- Integration of electric vehicles and forklifts.
- CARB compliant.
- Use of R99 renewable diesel fuel to reduce emissions.
View the AAA Cooper Transportation SmartWay certificate.
Our History
Our story begins on three American frontiers—the Southeast, the Upper Midwest, and the West Coast, where resilience, ingenuity, and family-led leadership laid the foundations of what is now AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT).
The Southeast: The Dove Legacy and AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT)
In Alabama, the Dove family story took shape when John H. “Red” Dove hauled lumber with his father in the 1930s. Amid the Great Depression, Red launched Dove Truck Line and navigated sweeping changes after the Motor Carrier Act of 
1935 brought industry-wide regulation under the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). His entrepreneurial path continued through John H. Dove Transportation Company, its merger into D&D Transportation, and in 1951, his acquisition and renaming of P.C. White Truck Lines to AAA Motor Lines. Red’s sons, Earl and Mack, joined the business after earning transportation degrees from the University of Tennessee in 1956 and 1959.
Under the ICC regulatory environment in the 1950s–early 1970s, AAA Motor Lines grew by acquiring companies with 
valuable routes, culminating in 1969 with the purchase of Cooper Transfer Company. In 1973, Earl and Mack purchased Red’s interest, and in 1975, Cooper Transfer was renamed AAA Cooper Transportation (SCAC: “AACT”). Later, in 1982, AAA Motor Lines consolidated under the AAA Cooper Transportation name.
Anticipating deregulation, the company secured expanded authority in Florida (1976), followed by Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and continued to grow through acquisitions such as Haynes Motor Lines (1986) and nine Bowman service centers (1990). In 1989, Earl sold his ownership to Mack, who guided ACT through transformative expansion, including opening its first service center outside the Southeast in Chicago (1994) to serve Midwest demand.
In 1994, Mack’s son, Reid Dove, having grown up in the business, joined AAA Cooper Transportation after graduating from Auburn University. In 2001, Reid became President & CEO, carrying forward the Dove family legacy of strong leadership. In 2010, Reid appointed Charlie Prickett Executive Vice President & COO, further driving operational excellence and a customer-focused growth strategy.
The Upper Midwest: Midwest Motor Express (MME)
In Bismarck, North Dakota, Midwest Motor Express traces its earliest roots to 1918, when Charles Snyder hauled coal, sand, and freight by horse and wagon. By the 1920s and 1930s, partners Joseph Greenstein and Julius Roswick expanded truck operations across the region, merging in 1937–1938 to operate as RGS, Inc., soon renamed Midwest Motor 
Express, Inc. MME grew through operating authority expansions and acquisitions, Midnite Express (1945), Schmidt Truck Lines (1956), and others, establishing a durable footprint across the Midwest and Northwest.
Meanwhile, MME navigated industry deregulation by expanding coverage and strengthening its position as a regional LTL carrier in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest.
The West Coast: DHE Transportation (DHE)
The story of DHE Transportation began in 1950, when Harry Massman launched Dependable Trucking in downtown Los Angeles with a single bobtail truck. What started as a modest operation soon grew into a family-driven enterprise. His sons, Ron and Bob, joined in 1964 and 1973, helping steward growth across sales, operations, and administration. In 1986, the company adopted the name Dependable Highway Express, Inc. (DHE) for its LTL division, marking a new era of growth. Over the next decades, DHE extended its reach beyond California—entering Arizona in 2001 and Nevada in 2010—solidifying its reputation as a leading regional carrier throughout the Southwest and along the West Coast.
A pivotal moment occurred in July 2021, when Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KNX) acquired AAA 
Cooper Transportation, transitioning ACT from privately held to an independent subsidiary. Later in December 2021, Midwest Motor Express was acquired for the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest operating region, further strengthening the build-out of national coverage.
In July 2024, Dependable Highway Express (DHE) was acquired from Dependable Supply Chain Services and rebranded as DHE Transportation, becoming the West Coast operating region.
In 2024, Reid Dove assumed the role of Chairman, while Charlie Prickett transitioned to President & CEO of AAA Cooper Transportation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and people-first leadership.
On January 1, 2026, AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) unified Midwest Motor Express (MME) and DHE Transportation (DHE) under the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand, bringing together over a century of service and experience into one integrated LTL network. Today, AAA Cooper Transportation carries forward the shared values that built each of its legacies: resilience in the face of change, excellence in operations, and a commitment to serving customers, communities, and employees—mile by mile. 
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