The Company was formed in 1996 and was comprised of three original Partners (Ryan, Derric and Rod Hicks). Beginning with 2 1 Ton pick-ups and 2 Kaufman 4-car trailers, R&D began hauling for Sovereign Finance and First City Finance (later became Drive Financial). R&D grew it's fleet to more than 12 trucks trailers and roll-back transporters serving the four state area of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Our customer base includes finance companies, dealerships and auto auctions. The Company has expanded its services to include brokering under R&D Transport Specialists. With this addition, the company is able us to move more vehicles in shorter time periods. All companies under R&D comply with all federal, state and local transportation laws governing this industry as well as maintaining full insurance as required by those agencies.
R&D, today, is evolving more in to a logistics company with the demands placed on it by its customers. We are currently transporting 600 to 800 vehicles per month within an average of 4 days or less within our trade area.