Currently, we serve most of the U.S.A. in truckload and LTL. We also perform thru service between Mexico, Canada, and the United States with over 350 tractors.
Category: timeline
1981
Deregulation in 1981 allowed S.M.T. to extend service to surrounding states, the Midwest, and the Southeast.
1953-1980
By 1953, service to Corpus Christi and The Rio Grande valley was initiated. Internal growth and development followed through the sixties and seventies.
1950
In 1950, Mr. Gilbert purchased Southwestern Motor Transport Inc., and merged the two companies. This brought the fleet to just over 100 units.
1940-1950
Through the 1940’s, the fleet grew to about 50 pieces of equipment.
1940
During 1940, He was able to secure authority to serve Laredo and the Mexican border.
1930
In 1930, Roy Gilbert Sr. started Gilbert Truck Line in Cotulla, TX with one used truck serving San Antonio, TX to Cotulla, TX.