Our Story
Why Whit-Log?
This is why we are a cut above the industry's competition...
We have a story that has helped us pave the way to becoming one of the industry's best...
Whit-Log's Story
You've been the reason for our journey since day 1...
An Idea was Born
It all started with a teenager's dream in Amberg, Wisconsin. How many of us dare to dream big and then work our whole lives to make it a reality? Gene Whitaker did. He traveled to Douglas County, Oregon in 1959 with his family, and he started Gene Whitaker Inc. by buying his first truck and then adding trucks to his fleet little by little. In the 70s, he came up with the idea for a better log trailer and Whit-Log, Inc. was born. It has become a thriving company in the Douglas County community of Wilbur, Oregon, which impacts the nation's trucking industry.
1,000+ Satisfied Customers
Whit-Log Trailers always strives to be the best in the industry. Our customers rely on us to provide them with the best equipment in order to make a living for years to come. The equipment must last, and we are honored when customers will only use Whit-Log for their parts and service needs. We're up to the challenge of meeting the engineering and hauling needs of the trucking industry, but we realize it's way more than that. It's about our customers and the living that they're making with Whit-Log equipment. That will always make us strive to be better. It's not only the smile on the faces of our customers, but it's also the handshake from our fellow truckers that have become friends in the process. We're in this together.
1,000+ Satisfied Customers
Gene Whitaker was recently awarded with the honor of 50 Years of Service to the Trucking Industry by the American Truck Historical Society. Unfortunately, due to his passing in the Spring of 2016, he wasn't able to attend the ceremony honoring his service in the industry. But, as we all know, the dream lives on in all of our hearts, including his four children (Keith, Brett, Kelly, and Deborah) now running the companies he founded and accepted the award on his behalf.
Our "People"
It always starts with one, and Gene grew his companies to what is approximately 100 employees today. Gene always called his employees his "people." He said, "Without them, I'm nothing." It wasn't about employees to Gene, it was about adding to the family...the Gene Whitaker & Whit-Log Family. It takes a community of like-minded people working together to make the company the best it can be to serve its customers.
1,000+ Satisfied Customers
Gene Whitaker was recently awarded with the honor of 50 Years of Service to the Trucking Industry by the American Truck Historical Society. Unfortunately, due to his passing in the Spring of 2016, he wasn't able to attend the ceremony honoring his service in the industry. But, as we all know, the dream lives on in all of our hearts, including his four children (Keith, Brett, Kelly, and Deborah) now running the companies he founded and accepted the award on his behalf.
Meet the Whitaker Family
We carry the torch of our dad's inspiration in our hearts...
Left to right: Kelly Mitchell (Whitaker), Deborah Sowder (Whitaker), Brett Whitaker & Keith Whitaker
We are proud to be a family-run business that cares about the welfare and growth of our customers. Our dad taught us many great lessons about how a business should be run and the value of a hand shake. Our customers feel like our extended family because we share in their lives and their story. We hope to be able to play a role in your life story by providing you with the best products the industry has to offer.
We embrace the opportunity to provide our customers with the best customer service and products the industry has to offer.
Our Family Team
We individually bring talents and expertise that makes our union the best it can be to serve you...
Brett
Whitaker
Gene's Son
Whit-Log, Inc.
Brett started working at Whit-Log when he was 12. He spent years working in each department so that he could become the knowledgeable leader that the employees and customers depend on today.
Kelly
Mitchell
Gene's Daughter
Gene Whitaker, Inc.
Kelly has invested her talents and efforts over the years in the development of the truck shop. The fleet has grown significantly and is valued in the community as one of the industry leaders in trucking.
Keith
Whitaker
Gene's Son
Whitaker Companies
Keith has spent his life growing a successful trucking business and has the expertise to make it all run smoothly. The community knows and recognizes him as a trusted authority in the industry.
Deborah
Sowder
Gene's Daughter
Gene Whitaker Investments
Deborah's experience in real estate, marketing, management, and business has allowed her to utilize her talents in the optimization of the investments that feed the future, positive development of these companies.