LEXINGTON, S.C.  – Founded in 1950 with 14 trucks, 20 employees and a $5,000 loan, Southeastern Freight Lines is celebrating its 60th anniversary as it has grown into one of the industry’s most successful trucking companies.

The cornerstone of the regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider’s success is the culture of its people – a belief that began with founder W.T. “Toby” Cassels. The Cassels family has continued to lead the organization, today led by W.T. “Bill” Cassels, Jr. and his son, W.T. “Tobin” Cassels III.

Southeastern attributes its longevity to its culture and commitment to Quality Improvement. The company frequently sets new records related to customer efficiency and satisfaction and has received more than 300 quality awards from customers and associations.

“Our company’s mindset has always been to serve, and we feel blessed to have that same focus today, after 60 years of business,” said Tobin Cassels, president of Southeastern Freight Lines. “We’re grateful to our associates, customers and partners whose efforts and dedication helped us reach this point. Our shared passion and commitment for our customers will continue to inspire us to work together to reach another 60 years!”

About Southeastern Freight Lines

Southeastern Freight Lines, a privately owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider founded in 1950, specializes in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest and operates 76 service centers in 12 states and Puerto Rico. Southeastern has a network of service partners to ensure transportation services in the remaining 38 states, Canada, the Virgin Islands and Mexico. Southeastern Freight Lines provides more than 99.35% on-time service in next day lanes and 99.2% on-time service in all lanes. For more information, please visit www.sefl.com.