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About the Wallace Carrier Group

Opie Wallace, founder of the Wallace Group of Carriers, was born in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, and came to California in 1935. He got his start in California trucking nearly 70 years ago driving a tractor on former President Herbert Hoover's ranch in Chowchilla. In 1945 Opie Wallace bought his first truck, a gas-powered Dodge and began hauling agricultural commodities. In 1947 the trucking operation picked up momentum as they expanded into the home building business.

He became a member of the California Trucking Association in 1950. Farming was added to their list of enterprises in 1958. In 1964, Opie helped form the State Bank of Chowchilla. In 1965, Wallace Transport was established as a California Corporation.

Today, the Wallace family operates statewide general commodities carriers with gross revenues in excess of 12 million dollars. The companies are now operated by Opie's son, President Joel (Bud) Wallace. Both Opie and Joel have held the prestigious position of President of the California Trucking Association.

In addition, they are heavily involved int the American Trucking Association and numerous community organizations.
Opie's grandchildren, Lillian (Wallace) Dutra and Nick Wallace have helped out in the operation. With such a historical background, one can appreciate why the Wallace family is proud of their trucking heritage.