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the company and how it came to be. Like how all the family members involved in the company started, Luke started out around six or seven years old, coming to the shop every Saturday, doing whatever he was capable of doing. He came on board full time in the shop as a mechanic in 1997. Around 2000, Luke spent two years serving on a mission trip in Tucson, AZ and as soon as he returned, he was behind the wheel driving. Two years later, he came into the office and began dispatching with his uncle Mike. He was being groomed by his father and learning the ins and outs of the various aspects, including the Safety Department. Luke mirrored his father in the office and would take on the position of president upon his father’s retirement. Luke explained that each of the current co-owners has their role because it is what their strength is and what they excel at. Derek oversees the equipment, shop, and equipment purchases with his attention to detail and expenses. Luke, as mentioned, is the current president as well as fill in driver when there is a need. His older brother Shelby heads up the logistics and brokerage company, Blue Thunder Transportation. Riley, Mike Braegger’s son, is in charge of recruiting and retention manager, and Josh, Lynn Braegger’s son, is operations manager of their forklift division. Today, Tramcor is looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary next year in 2024. Seeing things firsthand, the operations of the company move 10-4 Magazine / November 2023 33