WHO WE ARE
Not Your Typical Trucking Company
WE CHERISH EACH ASSOCIATE AS IF THEY’RE OUR FAMILY.
THE DARUNCO TIMELINE
Our journey from a small, independent, family-run trucking company, to a comprehensive, international, family-run transit powerhouse.
2017
Welcomed our first Independent Contractor, adding another truck to our fleet. My second son Jordan joined the company. In April, we moved into our first 2500sqft warehouse and brought on our fourth company truck.
2019
Continued growth led to another exciting warehouse expansion, this time to 7500sqft.
2021
As we continued working through COVID-19, we maintained our high service standards and support for our Drivers, shippers, and receivers. All while celebrating our 5th anniversary.
2016
After 19 years of independent trucking under sole proprietorship the decision was made to expand Darunco Specialized as a Carrier. The knowledge of business ownership was there, and we began learning the Fleet Management side of trucking. In July, we started in a basement with one truck and one dispatcher, my son, Joseph. In September, we doubled our fleet, moving from full load into LTL, spanning the northwest USA coast.
2018
In March, we moved to a new location with double the space, allowing us to continue growing and maintain the standard of service Darunco was founded on.
2020
Completing our dream of having a true family business, we continued to grow. My wife Sandra joined the team and my niece Melissa also joined on as our Safety & Compliance Officer. Our newest sales team member, Andrew, also joined us. With the onset of COVID-19, many challenges were faced, but we continued to support our team.
2022
We emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever. We continued to grow with a new transit hub and warehouse in Seattle, and also expanded with local delivery and warehousing to provide quicker turnaround for Drivers. We also completed our 1000 trip to the coast, with the same Driver who completed trip 1.
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ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Darryl Rutherford
Meet THE DARUNCO family
EKaterina
John
Dan
Jeff
Andrew
Alan
Mission and Values
MORE THAN JUST A TRUCKING COMPANY — WE’RE DARUNCO.
Profits Are Good — A Happy Company Is Best.
Meet Mr. 1000
Jeff started as a driver with Darunco way back in 2016, but fast forward to 2022, and he is now an owner/operator! He completed Darunco’s first ever trip, and through incredible dedication, helped us complete number 1000! Here’s to the next 1000! We’re so happy you’re part of the Darunco family.
Associate Spotlight
We love showcasing our associates, and we’re never short on things to celebrate! Take a look at the most recent accomplishments.
Associate Birthday Showcase
Our associate appreciation doesn’t just stop at their achievements. At Darunco, we celebrate and showcase their birthdays, too!
