Richard Green Sr. started trucking in the 1940's with one truck hauling cans of milk from local farms to creameries. In 1950 Richard purchased a single axel tractor and a 30 foot cattle trailer. He continued hauling cattle, hay, sawdust and anything that anyone would want including Christmas trees to Florida and bringing back oranges to Vermont. In the 1970's Richard's two sons Larry and Richard Jr. began trucking, each with one truck, hauling everything from fruit and produce to windmills all over the US. In 1984 Richard, Larry and Richard Jr. incorporated calling the business Richard I Green INC. From there the business started to grow with contracts to haul cream and milk from the St Albans Coop and a deal to haul ice cream with a new company named Ben & Jerry's.. The business really started to flourish and soon there were 25 trucks and 30 employees. In 1989 a new truck shop was built on the site of the Green family farm and is still in use today. All the time family members worked for the business including Becky Demar, Nancy Kane and Sally Duffy, Richard's daughters. Becky’s daughter Carol Dunphy, and Ann Green who have all worked in the office. Call the office today and you will still be greeted by Becky’s voice. Richard Sr., Larry, Richard Jr., brother in laws Bobby Duffy, and George Carpenter all have drove truck or worked in the office and shop. Around 2005 Richard Jr. and Ann's son Brian Green started taking over the day to day operations of the business.
Today the business continues to grow and evolve expanding in several different directions. Richard Green Jr. and his wife Liz Green have opened a truck school in Milton Vermont. Where Liz’s son Alex Johnson helps run the day to day operations. Richard Green Trucking has become a dedicated hauler of liquid chocolate products. Hauling for companies like Barry Callebaut, Godiva, and Hershey. Operations have expanded to the Midwest with a hub located in Robinson Illinois. With the transition to the chocolate industry came the need to get the tankers cleaned. In February 2016 the first Food Grade wash facility was opened in Enosburg Falls Vermont. In 2019 Brian’s wife Amanda Green joined the team managing the tank wash. Together Brian and Amanda have opened a second tank wash in Robinson Illinois.
