James Knakmuhs's Contact Details

James Knakmuhs's Company Details

Ramler Trucking, Inc.

Albany, MN, US • 100 - 249 Employees
Transportation

In 1954, Ambrose Ramler founded Ramler Trucking, Inc., in Albany, MN. He left his job as a mechanic and bought a single axle straight job Ford. In the early years, Ambrose provided transportation of farm animals from local farmers to the South St. Paul stockyards. On his return trip, he would back haul feed products, hardware supplies, building products and liquor to the area merchants.In 1975, Jack and Doris Ramler entered the business.In 1982, Greg and Sue Ramler entered the business. Ambrose retired and drove part time for Jack and Greg.In 1999, a spin-off company was established which we named Ramler Truck and Trailer Repair Inc. We operate out of a 27,000 square foot building with 22 service bays. In 2008, we added a robotic aluminum wheel polishing machine. The machine is manufactured by Vehicle Inspection Serve or VIS. This machine can take an old oxidized and pitted wheel and give it a mirror-like shine. We then purchased another machine built by VIS that you drive a truck onto one axle at a time. We call it the 'shaker machine'​ because it moves an axle back and forth and then side to side while you can visually check for any loose components ending in a computer analysis print out. This has greatly reduced labor costs by cutting the time it takes to trouble shoot a problem.In 2012, we purchased two adjoining lots with another 5000 sq. ft. building for expansion reasons. We employ 15 full-time mechanics, two parts salespersons as well as 3 part-time employees. Our mechanics can perform anything from engine overhauls, welding steel or aluminum, refrigerated trailer repairs, tire repairs and heavy-duty alignment.Ramler Trucking Inc. has now grown to:73 tractors, including 33 company40 Independent Drivers10 Contractors pulling our trailers124 refrigerated trailers48 regular flatbeds6 expandable flatbeds that stretch out to 80 feet14 tanker trailersRamler Trucking Inc. employs 13 office personnel and 24 drivers