Lew Thompson and Son Trucking – A Covenant Logistics Brand
Lew Thompson and Son Trucking provides specialized transportation services across the poultry supply chain with a large, well-maintained fleet and experienced drivers. Live haul, feed delivery and refrigerated freight are handled with a focus on timing, care and consistency.
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Fast Facts
- Headquartered in Huntsville, Arkansas
- Founded in 1983 with a single truck hauling for Butterball
- Operates 900+ tractors and 1,200+ trailers
- Acquired by Covenant Logistics in 2023
- Specializes in poultry transportation, live haul, feed haul, rendering, OTR regional, shuttle and refrigerated freight
- Serves the Midwest, South and select national routes
About Lew Thompson and Son Trucking
The poultry lifecycle requires coordination, dependable equipment and drivers who understand the work. Lew Thompson and Son Trucking has built its reputation by delivering consistent service at each stage of production from hatchery through final delivery.
Lew Thompson started the company in 1983 with a single truck hauling turkeys. Early operations were small, with a modest office in downtown Huntsville. The fleet grew over time, with additional trucks added as demand increased.
Today, the company operates more than 700 tractors and 1,400 trailers from an expanded headquarters in Huntsville. The scale has changed, but the approach hasn’t: steady execution, clear communication and a commitment to doing the work the right way.
Poultry transportation is the focus, where timing and coordination play a role in every load. Services include live haul, feed delivery, hatch transport, rendering and refrigerated freight.
Drivers understand the demands of each stage and are supported by modern equipment and clear processes. Keeping these services under one operation means fewer handoffs and a more consistent flow from start to finish.
The primary focus is poultry and food production, working with growers, hatcheries, processing facilities and distribution networks. Services also extend to food and beverage logistics, including refrigerated transport for finished products heading to grocery stores, distribution centers and cold storage facilities.
The team also works with agricultural partners and commercial customers that require reliable, compliant transportation, with each load handled based on product requirements and delivery expectations.
Live Haul Poultry Trucking Services
Services are designed for each stage of poultry production. Every move depends on timing, coordination and careful handling to keep operations on track.
Live Poultry Transport
Live haul services focus on transporting mature birds from farms to processing facilities. Routes are planned to maintain schedules while minimizing stress on the animals.
Drivers follow established handling procedures and industry requirements, with equipment designed for proper ventilation and secure transport. Consistency at this stage helps both farms and processors stay on track.
Poultry Feed Transport
Feed delivery is a key part of daily farm operations and healthy growth cycles. Drivers transport feed from mills to farms based on scheduled deliveries that align with production needs.
Routes are managed closely to avoid delays that could impact operations. Equipment is maintained for clean, efficient transport, helping ensure feed quality remains consistent from pickup through delivery.
Refrigerated Freight Services
Refrigerated freight moves products in the final stage of the supply chain, transporting processed poultry products to distribution centers, grocery stores and cold storage facilities. Temperature control and on-time delivery are critical.
Modern equipment and monitoring systems help maintain consistent conditions during transit. Shipments are tracked and coordinated to meet delivery requirements across both regional and long-haul routes.
Rendering Transport
Rendering loads move byproduct material from processing facilities to rendering plants on a scheduled basis. Equipment is dedicated to this service and maintained for safe, sanitary handling.
Pickups are coordinated around plant production schedules so material moves out consistently and operations keep running without backups.
Service Areas
Operations are headquartered in Huntsville, Arkansas, with a strong presence across Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, along with additional locations in Nebraska, Tennessee, North Carolina and California.
The network covers both regional and long-haul transportation, with routes aligned to customer needs and production schedules. Multiple terminals help keep equipment positioned where it’s needed and allow for quicker response times.
This network allows for consistent service across key poultry and food production regions, with the flexibility to adjust as demand shifts.
Why Choose Lew Thompson and Son Trucking?
Poultry transportation comes with tight timelines and little room for error. The team approaches each load with that in mind.
A well-maintained fleet and experienced drivers handle the demands of live haul, feed delivery and refrigerated freight, helping reduce delays and keep operations moving.
Managing multiple stages of the supply chain under one operation also simplifies coordination. Fewer handoffs lead to clearer communication and a more predictable process from start to finish.
Qualified, Safe Drivers
Every truck is staffed by a driver who has been screened, trained and qualified for the service type they run. Recruiting focuses on experience, a clean driving record and a track record of doing the job safely.
Live haul, feed delivery, rendering and refrigerated freight each carry different demands, so drivers are matched to the equipment and routes they are qualified to operate. Ongoing training and safety oversight keep standards consistent across the fleet.
Backed by Covenant
As part of Covenant Logistics, Lew Thompson and Son Trucking operates within a broader transportation network with added capacity and resources.
That connection provides access to additional equipment, technology and logistics services, including brokerage, dedicated transportation and warehousing. It also allows for flexibility when needs change or demand increases.
Customers continue working with the same team while gaining the added strength of a larger organization behind the scenes.
Contact Lew Thompson and Son Trucking
For transportation support across live haul, feed delivery and refrigerated freight, Lew Thompson and Son Trucking provides dependable, consistent service backed by experience and scale.
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