CRST International Corporate office Headquarters

CRST International History

CRST International was founded as “Cedar Rapids Steel Transport” in 1955 by Herald “Smitty” and Miriam Smith. They bought a chicken coop for $125 and with no trucks or customers, started their company. Herald saw his opportunity when he noticed truck drivers hauling livestock to Chicago and returning empty. He convinced Chicago firms he could save them money by loading those empty trucks with steel on their return to Cedar Rapids, hence the name of the company. Smith later purchased his own trucks, and expanded beyond the Chicago to Cedar Rapids route. By 1963, CRST had reached $1 million in revenue.

CRST International Corporate Founder

Founders: Herald & Miriam Smith

CRST International Corporate Official Address

Address: 3960 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States

CRST International Corporate Contact Details

Phone Number: (800) 443-0940
Email: [email protected]