Los Angeles Seattle Motor Express

Los Angeles Seattle Motor Express, or LASME, began with the partnership of two trucking companies in 1932. The companies were Hendrix Refrigerated Truck Lines, located in Seattle, and Los Angeles Seattle Motor Express. The two companies merged and continued under the name of the latter company. In 1934, Oscar Hendrickson joined the company as accountant to bring the company’s books into order. He stayed with the company for some time, eventually reaching the ranks of general manager and vice president. In 1935, the company had grown to 10 employees… read more >