BY DAN HILDEBRAN
The owner of Davis Express trucking announced in a social media post that after 44 years in business, the Bradford County enterprise is closing its doors.
“The last few years have been very challenging for refrigerated trucking as costs continue to rise while rates remain flat or have decreased,” owner Jimmy Davis wrote. “We have been unprofitable since early 2023 and do not see any signs of improvement in 2025.”
Davis also blamed plaintiff’s attorneys for increasing costs and risks in the industry.
“Every trip a driver takes is Russian Roulette for everything I worked for my entire life,” he said.
Davis added that he does not wish to find a buyer for the company and that his children want to pursue their individual careers.
“We are not broke, bankrupt, nor do we have any cash flow problems,” Davis wrote. “There are sufficient funds to pay out all employees, vendors, and creditors timely.”
Davis wrote that Davis Express would continue to make deliveries through April 23 and that all trucks would be returned to the company’s U.S. 301 South terminal by the end of April.
North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce President Pam Whittle said other area trucking companies have called her and are looking to hire Davis Express employees.
“Even down to accountants who specialize in the trucking industry,” Whittle said of the need for workers.
