Arctic O&G Directory Fall 2020: LTI, Inc. Idaho drivers deliver groceries for WinCo

As reported by Lynden News June 11, LTI Inc. drivers in Caldwell and Jerome, Idaho, answered the call this spring when the supermarket chain WinCo Foods was hit with an unprecedented demand for groceries due to the shelter-in-place orders. WinCo’s daily freight volumes grew from 2.4 million to 7 million pounds of grocery products. “We agreed to help and quickly sent out trucks and drivers to the Boise, Idaho, distribution center,” said LTI Inc. Operations Manager Gordy Sant. “Within the same day Caldwell drivers were hauling 400,000 pounds of groceries to several WinCo locations.”

In all, LTI Inc. drivers hauled 3.4 million pounds of freight to various Idaho communities during the rush period. Jerome drivers also hauled loads to Salt Lake City, western Oregon or wherever products were needed. “Everyone at LTI Inc. pulled together to cover shifts for these drivers so we could assist in this emergency situation,” Gordy said. “We continue to haul groceries for WinCo as needed. This is a great example of how Lynden and its people can quickly diversify and an opportunity to show our strength in an area outside of the milk industry.”