Dalby, Arno 1973-12-08
Arno Dalby, founder of T.I.M.E. Freight, Inc., discusses his experience in local and intercontinental trucking businesses.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Arno Dalby
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Date: December 8, 1973
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Talks about early life,
Moved to Post, Texas, in 1916,
Started transporting goods with mules and horses,
Went to business school in 1927,
Began own transport company from Post to Lubbock,
By 1931 carried sheets and pillowcases from gin to wholesalers in Texas on weekends,
Discusses father's plans for him,
Enlargement of business explained,
Describes additions of new lines,
Company incorporated in 1938,
Recalls army duties,
Regulated ground traffic in Denver,
Secured parts needed for transportation in New York,
Traces transcontinental interest development
Tape 1, Side 2:
Troubles with Interstate Commerce Commission noted,
Took distributorship of White Trucks,
Secretary of War called him to do special job,
Remembers origin of truck company name,
The Intercity Motor Expressed shortened to T. I. M. E.,
Time Magazine sued T. I. M. E.,
Accounts for institution of trucking schedules,
Need for computers described,
Comments on Teamsters Union,
Reasons for headquarters in Lubbock revealed,
Is diversified in business now,
Economic policy reflected upon,
Lists real estate adventures
Range Dates: 1916-1973
Bulk Dates: 1916-1938
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