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Now in its 90th year of operation, the family-owned for-hire tank truck carrier, one of the founding members of National Tank Truck Carriers, survived the Great Depression and Great Recession, trucking industry deregulation, and a global pandemic that slashed annual revenues by 30%-and it is not winding down. "We're already thinking about our 100th anniversary-and I plan to be here for it," said Greg Hodgen, Groendyke president and CEO. So, what is powering nearly a century of prosperity? The family's commitment, for one. Three generations of Groendykes have dedicated their lives to advancing the Enid, Oklahoma-based business, and the entire tank truck industry. Safety is another source of their sustained success. It's so ingrained in the company's culture that Groendyke is the only eight-time winner of NTTC's North American safety championship, which has been awarded since 1948. But the essential attribute is its youthful ability to adapt to the times. |