I heard that Saunders placed the largest single order that Hayes ever received 24 trucks but I am unable to know if it is correct. Also on the Kitimat job they hauled 24 hrs a day 5 days a week.
I think they ordered 19 trucks one time if memory serves me right.
I know a lot of guys who were not truck drivers that drove off highway. Any body that was willing to work weekends would eventually get to drive some trucks to the dump or mill on Sat/Sun while the regular drivers took time off. Not so much for Saunders but the big companies that owned their own trucks could get anyone they wanted to drive. Crown Zellerbach was in town back then and so were a number off other contractors as well. We had 2 A-frames at Minnette Bay one was known as Crown Z and the other M&B. We also had a mill here from 68-80ish.
We had welders come to work for us in 75-76 and they spent their first 3 years working for us and never spent a day in the shop, mostly welding at night when things were shut down/parked.
I also know painter who would go out on weekends and paint trucks(weather permitting) right where they sat on the side of the road. Usually loaded. Imagine parking your truck on Friday and Monday it has new paint?!.
Those were the days I guess. We will never see logging like that again... Cheers L.D.