Getting Better Since 1955.
F&S had its beginnings in 1955, when Earl Schilling, a farmer and veteran of WWII, formed a partnership with his friend Jack Fraley. Together, they started hauling farm equipment on a flatbed trailer just east of Indianapolis. Through their hard work and dedication, they grew the company to about 25 tractors before Earl’s son, Robert Schilling, took over in 1981.
Although Robert didn’t know it at the time, with his determination, and experience as a driver, mechanic, and dispatcher, he was ready for the challenge. Robert quickly brought the “ultralight” concept to Fraley & Schilling as he had a vision for the advantage this could bring to F&S. Robert knew that by cutting the weight of the equipment, he could haul more with less. Fraley and Schilling began using this concept to expand the company in a healthy, steady pace. Today, we have over 500 trucks, and we operate all over the eastern half of the US.
Our Mission
Safety. Innovation. Integrity. Partnership. Continuous Improvement.
Our mission as the Premier Lightweight Fleet in America is to continue to drive the industry in what it means to be premier for our customers, vendors, team members and owners.
Our Mission Explained
Innovation
We anticipate change and drive it to fit our mission… We create forward thinking solutions in partnership with our customers, vendors and team members that allow us to bring value to each party. We create unique logistical solutions to maximize the success of our partners and organization.
Integrity
We act with honesty… We value integrity and mutual trust. We are transparent, honest, and ethical in all our interactions with team members, partners, vendors, and the public. This is our way of life.
Safety
The safety of our workforce and the public are a top priority… Safety requires our ongoing commitment. It is vital to our vision and mission.
Partnership
We relate to our customers and vendors as partners… We seek to make genuine connections with our customers, vendors, and team members. We are focused on creating long term outcomes and value meaningful relationships over transactions.
Continuous Improvement
We are a learning organization… We constantly analyze and improve productivity and processes to satisfy our partners. We will not rest on our past achievements and are not afraid to do the things that make us the Premier Lightweight Fleet in America.
What Our People Say
“Within my first few months of working, I quickly realized everything I had been told was true and that this company really does treat you like family and not just a number or a truck. For me, F&S has really been more of a family experience. I am happier here with personal interactions and my income than I have ever been at any job anywhere.”
“If you’re willing to communicate and work hard, Fraley and Schilling is the kind of company where a driver can be happy for many years. Even in a time of challenging freight, they’ve always worked to keep me loaded.”
“20 years of trucking and after working here, I really feel more like a family member than I do a truck driver or just a number. Everybody you talk to treats you like a family member and they give you all the tools you need to be the pilot of your own destiny. I’ve been here 5 years going on 6 and I couldn’t be happier!”
“In my 7 years working for Fraley and Schilling I’ve enjoyed my time with them. I plan on retiring with them, it’s been a great company to work for. They treat you like family, and not just a truck number. Fraley and Schilling are making the changes to make it a better place for everyone.”
“It’s an amazing company. I’ve been here for over 7 years. I love working with the people, they are all great people.”
“My family has been blessed by F&S. I love the brand new Freightliner Day Cab! For all those drivers out there looking for a job, this is a cool place to work!”
