Spader Freight Service Inc

Company Background

David L. Spader, President of Spader Freight Services, Inc., began in the trucking business as an independent owner/operator leased to other authorized carriers. The year was 1987. Soon, however, Dave realized he wanted to expand his business beyond a one-truck operation. As a result, Steven L. Spader – Dave’s older brother – joined the company in 1990, at which time Spader Freight Carriers, Inc. was incorporated with 2 tractors. By 1995 the company had grown to 33 trucks, all leased to other authorized carriers.

By July of that year Dave and Steve had obtained ICC operating authority and thus became Spader Freight Services, Inc. Youngest brother John also joined the firm in 1995 as the company set out to solicit and serve its own customer base.

Following years of sustained growth, Spader Freight Services and Clyde Truck and Trailer Repair opened the doors to their newly constructed 56,000 sq. ft. headquarters and warehousing facility in October 1999. Located at 1134 E. McPherson Highway (US 20) in Clyde, Ohio, this beautiful new building has allowed the company and its subsidiaries to offer a vast array of services from warehousing to distribution to heavy equipment repair.

Not content to rest, Spader Freight Services then acquired an additional 275,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution center in June 2001. This large facility, located in Tiffin, Ohio, is also entirely under one roof.


Due to the high level of support and service provided to our customers by the Spader Freight family, demand for our distribution and warehousing capabilities, as well as specialized trucking services, is on the rise. Plans are already being made to add further distribution centers in an effort to stay ahead of the demand for our services.