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New Leadership

Lora Dedmon became President and her sister, Lenita Dedmon Griffin, became Vice President. Charles Dedmon remains active as CEO.

 75th Anniversary

As A. V. Dedmon Trucking, Inc. celebrates 75 years in business, we thank all of our former and current employees and customers for their loyalty and service throughout the years. – Charles Dedmon,…

 Always Moving Forward

We have been fortunate to have many long- term employees. A.V. Dedmon Trucking, Inc. is proud of its local roots and continues to be honored to serve the people of Cleveland County.

 Safe Drivers

Safety has always been a top priority of this company, and many of our current and former drivers have received safe driving awards throughout the years.

 VP Lora Dedmon

In 2000, Lora Dedmon joined her father Charles in the business and serves as Vice President.

 Hauling Furniture

During the early 80’s through the early 2000’s, A. V. Dedmon Trucking, Inc. hauled new furniture to points throughout the country, forming strong bonds with Drexel Heritage, Broyhill and Bernhardt Furnishings.

 Inter-Coastal

After ICC Deregulation in 1984, the business expanded its operations into the Southeast and to the West Coast. Wayne Howell and Gus Catlin ran the first trip to California.

 Trail-Blazing

In 1983, a law was passed allowing double trailers on interstate highways. Charles and Joe Dedmon were the first in North Carolina to use double trailers.  So quick, in fact, that they were…

 Don Ledbetter

In 1983, Don Ledbetter became Vice President of Operations and served in this capacity until his retirement in 1999. Don Ledbetter worked for the company from 1966-1999.