Selected independent media coverage, company profiles, trucking features, community stories, and related Buchanan Hauling & Rigging news.
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc. has been featured by trucking, business, trade, and local news organizations covering the company's history, people, transportation operations, industry recognition, leadership, and community involvement. This page brings together selected independent media coverage along with related Buchanan news and video resources.
Historical coverage note: Some third-party articles on this page were published several years ago and reflect Buchanan as it was described at that time. Fleet information, leadership roles, company structure, services, and other details may have changed since publication. For current company information, visit our About Buchanan and Freight Transportation Services pages.
2026 Industry Recognition and Coverage
Overdrive: Classic Trucks in Spotlight at the ATHS National Convention
Publication: Overdrive
Published: June 5, 2026
Updated: June 17, 2026
Overdrive's coverage of the American Truck Historical Society National Convention & Truck Show included a 1993 Kenworth W900 owned by Buchanan founder Geary Buchanan. The article notes the truck's history with owner-operator Mike Barnes, who had leased the truck to Buchanan Hauling & Rigging for many years.
Crane & Transport Briefing: SC&RA Job of the Year Awards
Publication: Crane & Transport Briefing / KHL Group
Published: May 18, 2026
American Cranes & Transport and International Cranes and Specialized Transport presented the 2026 SC&RA Job of the Year winners, including an in-depth look at Buchanan Hauling & Rigging's award-winning transport of a stainless steel milk processing tank. The article details the route, specialized trailer configuration, clearances, engineering, route surveys, and coordination involved in the project.
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AJOT: Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Earns National Awards
Publication: American Journal of Transportation (AJOT)
Published: May 6, 2026
AJOT reported on Buchanan Hauling & Rigging's national recognition from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation, including the SC&RA Job of the Year Award and SC&RF Workforce Ambassador Award.
SC&RA: 2026 Hauling and Rigging Job of the Year Winners
Organization: Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
Published: April 30, 2026
SC&RA officially announced Buchanan Hauling & Rigging as the 2026 Hauling Job of the Year winner in the Under 260,000 lbs. gross category. The recognition was presented during the association's Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Florida.
Community and Local News Coverage
Construction Equipment Guide: Buchanan Companies Rally Community Support for Hurricane Helene
Publication: Construction Equipment Guide
Published: October 28, 2024
Construction Equipment Guide covered Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics' community response after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina. The article highlights the "Fill the Truck" campaign and the effort to collect and transport relief supplies from the Fort Wayne community to affected areas.
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21Alive: Fort Wayne Trucking Company Sends Hurricane Relief to North Carolina
Publication: 21Alive / WPTA
Published: October 8, 2024
21Alive reported from Fort Wayne on Buchanan Hauling & Rigging's Hurricane Helene relief effort, including interviews about drivers transporting community-donated supplies to North Carolina. The report documented the early stages of the campaign as Buchanan continued collecting donations and sending truckloads south.
Transportation Industry Coverage
FreightWaves: Isometric Technologies Honors Transportation Providers With Service Awards
Publication: FreightWaves
Published: February 27, 2024
FreightWaves covered Isometric Technologies' service excellence awards, which recognized Buchanan Hauling & Rigging as a top carrier for Kroger in the retailer category. The awards evaluated transportation providers using service-performance data including tender acceptance, on-time pickup, and on-time delivery.
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Crane & Transport Briefing: Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Names New COO
Publication: Crane & Transport Briefing / American Cranes & Transport
Published: November 9, 2021
This historical leadership article covered the appointment of Rob Rausch as chief operating officer and included comments from Geary Buchanan about company values, transportation-industry conditions, growth, and leadership. The article reflects Buchanan's organization at the time of publication.
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Crane & Transport Briefing: Buchanan Selected to Host Lift & Move USA
Publication: Crane & Transport Briefing / American Cranes & Transport
Published: 2017
Industry coverage of the 2017 Lift & Move USA program identified Buchanan Hauling as the Fort Wayne host for a workforce-development event designed to introduce students, teachers, veterans, and others to careers in crane, rigging, and specialized transportation.
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Historical Company Profiles
BOSS Magazine: Buchanan Hauling & Rigging - Bridging the Divide
Publication: BOSS Magazine
Published: Historical profile; the current article page does not display a publication date.
BOSS Magazine profiled Buchanan Hauling & Rigging's history, founders Geary and Becky Buchanan, company growth, transportation operations, and approach to business relationships. Because the profile reflects Buchanan at the time it was written, several operational and company details in the article may differ from Buchanan's current structure and services.
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CDLLife: How the Ladies of Buchanan Hauling Forge a Path Forward for Women in Trucking
Publication: CDLLife
Published: June 7, 2018
CDLLife spoke with women in leadership roles at Buchanan Hauling about their careers, experiences in transportation, and opportunities for women in the trucking industry. The feature provides a historical look at several people who helped shape Buchanan's operations and workplace culture.
Read the CDLLife feature on women in trucking
CDLLife: Buchanan Hauling, From Owner-Operator to Trucking Company
Publication: CDLLife
Published: May 3, 2018
CDLLife interviewed founder Geary Buchanan about his path from truck driver and owner-operator to building Buchanan Hauling & Rigging. The article covers the company's early history, its start with one truck and two trailers, and Geary's advice for owner-operators interested in building a trucking business.
Read the CDLLife profile of Geary Buchanan
Buchanan News and Video Features
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging Earns National Recognition from SC&RA and SC&RF
Published: May 4, 2026
Buchanan's own coverage provides additional photos, background, and company context for the SC&RA Job of the Year and SC&RF Workforce Ambassador recognition.
Read Buchanan's national recognition story
Watch Buchanan's SC&RA 2026 Job of the Year video
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging: Driving Growth and Promoting Indiana's Spirit
Published: August 16, 2023
This Buchanan story documents Geary Buchanan's meeting with then-Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb at the Indianapolis Zoo and Buchanan's participation in the "IN Indiana" campaign. Buchanan trucks displayed the campaign branding as part of an effort to promote Indiana tourism, businesses, and state pride.
Read the Buchanan and Governor Holcomb story
Watch: Buchanan Hauling Teams Up with the Governor of Indiana
Buchanan Companies and Community Step Up After Hurricane Helene
Published: October 16, 2024
Buchanan documented the "Fill the Truck" campaign, community participation in Northeast Indiana, local news coverage, and the transportation of donated supplies to communities affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
Read Buchanan's Hurricane Helene relief story
Watch Buchanan's Hurricane Relief 21-Trailer Haul video
More Buchanan Company News
For current announcements, awards, community involvement, company milestones, and other Buchanan Hauling & Rigging updates, visit Buchanan Company News.
To learn more about Buchanan's history from its founding in 1996 through its 30th anniversary in 2026, visit About Buchanan Hauling & Rigging.
