Great Dane’s secret to 125 years is focusing “on the right thing”

To reach 125 years, trailer manufacturer Great Dane continually adapted and innovated to remain a leader in the transportation space—and kept focused “on the right thing,” as its leaders would say. In this episode, President and COO Rick Mullininx and EVP of Sales Chris Hammond highlight the company's history, key milestones, and future vision. Listen to the interview on this week's episode of The Fleet Lead podcast below or search for The Fleet Lead on your favorite podcast app.   00:45 - From blow pipes to trailer manufacturing 01:53 - The pivotal 1997 Crown family acquisition 02:32 - Challenging times in the 1980s 03:11 - During COVID, drawing inspiration from World War II efforts 05:33 - Safety as a core company value 06:44 - The Fourth Industrial Revolution, future innovations