About Red Mountain

David, Mitzi, and Justin Richards

David, Mitzi, and Justin Richards

Red Mountain Truck Lines, Inc. was founded in May 1990 by David and Mitzi Richards, starting with 3 power units. David began hauling petroleum products for North Hill Truck Lines/leased to Town Pump under the ownership of Glen Jenkins in 1984. Glen became ill with cancer years later and, in 1990, sold out to David. Glen was a vital role model who taught David the ins and outs of the business and helped him greatly along the way.

 

In 2011, Red Mountain Truck Lines Inc. expanded fuel transport operations into the Billings, Montana area, followed by additional growth into parts of the Missoula region in 2018. These expansions were supported and guided by David and Mitzi’s son, Justin Richards.

Today, Justin and his wife, Kayce Richards, proudly step forward as the owners of Red Mountain Truck Lines Inc., carrying on the legacy built by David and Mitzi. Justin has been part of the company for nearly his entire life, developing a firsthand understanding of the industry from a young age. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University and is committed to leading the company and the petroleum transportation industry for many decades to come. Kayce plays an essential role on the administrative and operational side, ensuring the business runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Justin and Kayce Richards, Current Owners of Red Mountain Truck Lines

Quick Facts

  • Started in May 1990 by David & Mitzi Richards in Butte, Montana
  • Town Pump partnership
  • 35+ years of operation
  • Propane transportation
  • Expanded to Billings area in 2011 
  • Expanded to Missoula area in 2018 
  • Currently Owned & Operated by Justin & Kayce Richards
  • Hot Oil transportation

Together, Justin and Kayce (pictured above), along with their children, remain deeply involved, devoted, and hands-on in every aspect of Red Mountain Truck Lines Inc. Their family-centered leadership approach reflects a genuine commitment to safety, service, and the hardworking people who keep the company moving forward.

Over 35 years later, we now operate more than 60 power units hauling petroleum, propane, DEF, and hot oil.  Hauling fuel under contract for Town Pump has provided our company with consistent year-long work and steady growth over the last 35 years. Our success is largely in part the result of the great success Town Pump has had because of Montana residents remaining loyal to a Montana-owned and operated company, and from the help of the best fuel transport drivers the industry has.  Red Mountain Truck Lines Inc. has grown exponentially in the propane transportation business over the last 10 years.  The most recent addition to the Red Mountain Fleet is hot oil trailers, adding another great commodity to the business.

Red Mountain Truck Lines Inc. is proud of its 35-year reputation as the best petroleum hauling company in Montana!