Central Oregon Truck Company will break ground on its new consolidated headquarters in Redmond, on Friday, April 27
Rick Williams, president and CEO of the Central Oregon Truck Company, Inc. explained that their decision to build a new facility in Redmond instead of moving to Reno, Nevada, the alternative, was a complex decision. “Ultimately, what won out was the competitive package and affordable site presented by EDCO and REDI, the strong desire of the region to keep us here and our commitment to our local employees and their families,” Williams said. “Our roots are here and we’re proud to invest in the growth of Central Oregon’s regional economy.
“Additionally we have chosen a Redmond based general contractor for our project, SunWest Builders, owner Steve Buettner.
Lastly during groundbreaking we will recognize the financing bank for the project, which we are happy to see that banks are again investing back into Central Oregon, which hopefully will begin the healing process for our local economy and subsequent growth.
Central Oregon Truck Company will recognize during the groundbreaking ceremony some of the people who have helped to keep the company in Central Oregon including Governor Kitzhaber’s Regional Solutions Team, Business Oregon – Clark Jackson, Oregon Dept of Transportation – Bob Bryant, Jim Bryant and Gary Farnsworth, Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners, Oregon Transportation Commission, EDCO – Roger Lee, REDI – Jon Stark, City of Redmond and City Council Members – Mayor Endicott and Council Members, City of Redmond City Manager –David Brandt, Community Development Manager Heather Richards, Senior planner Sean Cook and Engineers, Mike Caccavano and David Pilling.
The new building will bring together the company’s trucking operations and administration into one consolidated headquarters’ facility in Redmond. Williams added, “A consolidated operation will help us better communicate as a company, provide a catalyst to teamwork and help strengthen the bond between the company’s leadership, office, maintenance and trucking personnel. We believe this will enhance and make more efficient the delivery of transportation services to Oregon and the other 47 states in which we operate.
“While US 97 isn’t a major interstate, it is a major transportation artery, benefiting many Central Oregon companies by keeping one of the largest flat bed logistic companies in the state.”
