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HODGE. [[HODGE, Walter J.|Walter J. HODGE]] began the company in 1958 and remained in the business until his retirement in 1978. He was succeeded by Walter M. Hodge. The warehousing and distribution service by 2010 had become four phases of business. The company included Hodge Material and Forklift Service; Walter Development, LLC; TM Logistics, and Infosafe Records Management. | HODGE. [[HODGE, Walter J.|Walter J. HODGE]] began the company in 1958 and remained in the business until his retirement in 1978. He was succeeded by Walter M. Hodge. The warehousing and distribution service by 2010 had become four phases of business. The company included Hodge Material and Forklift Service; Walter Development, LLC; TM Logistics, and Infosafe Records Management. | ||
Beginning with two employees and 30,000 square feet of space, the company grew to employ from 50 to 55 by 1997 with 400,000 square feet to be leased. The public warehouses stored dry, non-bulk commodities either packaged or pelletized. Sales of material handling equipment, for a variety of manufacturers, were targeted to the eastern one-third of Iowa and bordering counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. Service of equipment was actively provided within fifty miles of Dubuque. | Beginning with two employees and 30,000 square feet of space, the company grew to employ from 50 to 55 by 1997 with 400,000 square feet to be leased. The public warehouses stored dry, non-bulk commodities either packaged or pelletized. Sales of material handling equipment, for a variety of manufacturers, were targeted to the eastern one-third of Iowa and bordering counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. Service of equipment was actively provided within fifty miles of Dubuque. (1) | ||
The Dubuque-based material handling and warehouse logistics company, announced in April, 2026 that it would take over the Ryder Systems transportation facility in Waterloo. | |||
The acquisition was a major expansion for Hodge. Company leaders said they planned to keep the current staff in place at the Waterloo warehouse, and anyone who chose to stay would receive a retention bonus. | |||
Hodge employed more than 1,000 people across three states. The company was currently under its fourth generation of family ownership. (2) | |||
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''Families in Business''. (magazine). ''Telegraph Herald'', July 30, 2010, p 59 | 1. ''Families in Business''. (magazine). ''Telegraph Herald'', July 30, 2010, p 59 | ||
2. Acosta, Hery, "Dubuque-based Hodge Takes Over Waterloo Ryder Facility in Major Expansion" KWWL.com, April 10, 2026 | |||
Latest revision as of 14:03, 18 April 2026
HODGE. Walter J. HODGE began the company in 1958 and remained in the business until his retirement in 1978. He was succeeded by Walter M. Hodge. The warehousing and distribution service by 2010 had become four phases of business. The company included Hodge Material and Forklift Service; Walter Development, LLC; TM Logistics, and Infosafe Records Management.
Beginning with two employees and 30,000 square feet of space, the company grew to employ from 50 to 55 by 1997 with 400,000 square feet to be leased. The public warehouses stored dry, non-bulk commodities either packaged or pelletized. Sales of material handling equipment, for a variety of manufacturers, were targeted to the eastern one-third of Iowa and bordering counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. Service of equipment was actively provided within fifty miles of Dubuque. (1)
The Dubuque-based material handling and warehouse logistics company, announced in April, 2026 that it would take over the Ryder Systems transportation facility in Waterloo.
The acquisition was a major expansion for Hodge. Company leaders said they planned to keep the current staff in place at the Waterloo warehouse, and anyone who chose to stay would receive a retention bonus.
Hodge employed more than 1,000 people across three states. The company was currently under its fourth generation of family ownership. (2)
See: HODGE TRANSIT WAREHOUSE COMPANY
The 1987 through 1993 Dubuque City Directory listed 1111 Purina Dr.
In 2010 the directory listed the address as 7465 Chavenelle Road.
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1. Families in Business. (magazine). Telegraph Herald, July 30, 2010, p 59
2. Acosta, Hery, "Dubuque-based Hodge Takes Over Waterloo Ryder Facility in Major Expansion" KWWL.com, April 10, 2026