The Buchheit Story
In 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, Rudy Buchheit started hauling livestock to market for local farmers. There were no superhighways, no GPS units – just Rudy, his truck and his commitment to feed his family. To make the most of each trip, Rudy began hauling goods back on his return trip. It turned out that community members back home had a hard time laying hands on such merchandise. So, Rudy’s efforts were an immediate hit, and Buchheit Logistics was born. Millions of miles later, Buchheit has become one of the most trusted and recognized, independent logistics corporation in the region with a network connecting continents around the globe.
The Buchheit name is also known as a trustworthy source for agricultural supplies. Buchheit retails stores offer a wide variety of home and farm products across the Midwest. Yet, even with our success, we haven’t forgotten the simple principles that drove Rudy back in 1934 – get it there on time, get it there in good condition and get it there for a fair price.
At Buchheit, we call it “Rudy’s way.” And no matter how much farther down the road we go, we’ll never lose sight of it.
Our Mission
Our mission is to attract and retain customers by providing best-in-class, full-service logistics solutions and becoming an integral part of their strategy by driving out cost and adding value. We believe in fostering a profitable, disciplined culture of safety, service and trust. As a responsible member of the community, we strive to be the employer of choice.
Our Vision
Buchheit strives to be the best-in-class transportation and logistics solutions provider. Buchheit finds innovative logistics solutions for our customers’ unique material handling needs from raw materials to finished product, recycling and everything in between.
Our Promise
At Buchheit, we understand you have a choice when it comes to your logistics partner. And we understand just how much you have riding on your decision. Our promise to you is that from the first mile to the last, we will stand with you to ensure that your products are cared for and delivered to the intended destination on time, as promised. With advanced technology like dynamic routing, forward-looking camera systems, collision mitigation technology and more, our drivers are among the safest on the road and the most efficient off the road.
Thanks for allowing us to serve you.
The Buchheit Logistics Team