D.W. Transport & Leasing, LLC.North Franklin, CTEst. 1978

It started with one mail truck and a bid nobody thought he’d win.

An early DW tractor with tarped trailers, from the company’s first years

The early years, when the door just said DW.The yard on Route 32.

1978New London, Connecticut

It was 1978 in New London, Connecticut. David Waddington Sr. was an employee, working as a straight job truck driver in charge of the US Mail run. Like many others at that time he was young and hungry, so when the route he was driving came up for bid along with another, he jumped at the chance to get ahead. Was he ready to take them on if he won? Absolutely not. He won both bids anyway.

From that one-man band came a company of more than eighty hard-working people and 24 road worthy tractor trailers, serving hundreds of loyal customers across six states most often, and thirteen in all.

Nearly five decades on, the work is still the same at heart: show up on time, get the paperwork right, and pick up the phone when something changes.

1978

David Waddington Sr. wins two US Mail routes and starts out on his own.

1980s

Class A demolition, hauling and disposal added to the mail runs.

2010

The move to North Franklin.

Today

Over eighty employees, 24 road worthy tractor trailers, six states most often and thirteen in all.

Family run, nearly five decades deep

Family owned and family operated, the name on the door is still the name of the man in charge. Nearly five decades on, David Waddington Sr. still leads the company. Two of his children run it with him along with an amazing support staff.

The old International Loadstar wrecker in the yard, still carrying the DWT shield — The old Loadstar wrecker, still on the property

Founder

David Waddington Sr.

David Sr. runs the company the way he lives his life: family first, then his church and his community. Around town, you can spot him riding around in his iconic, red, monster truck, playing his harmonica on his way to his next pigeon race. He is married to Leigh, has 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

The team

David Waddington Jr., Director of Operations and Trading

David Waddington Jr.Director of Operations & Trading

Sumer MiyashiroDirector of People Operations

Paul RakCorporate Controller

Jorge RodriguezTransportation Coordinator

Jill JacquesScrap Metal Rolloff Coordinator

Ian Gill, Buyer and Sales Representative

Ian GillBuyer & Sales Representative

Janet WartschowOperations Support Specialist

Lori LaPanne, Fleet and Payroll Support Specialist

Lori LaPanneFleet & Payroll Support Specialist

Amayrani OrtegaAdministrative Assistant

Allyson LaddFront Desk Office Assistant

Behind them, more than eighty drivers, mechanics and administrative support. The employees are the backbone of the company, as our customers keep telling us.

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In their words

Without our customers, we wouldn’t be in business.

“Service is such an important aspect of the recycling business. The truck has to show up on time. The people at D.W. Transport understand all of this and they prove it on a regular basis. That’s why they have been my go-to trucker for over 20 years.”

Michael JacobJacob Trading, LLC

“When problems arise, they are first responders and are willing to work with us. I want to include the drivers in this review. They are great! These drivers should take pride in themselves because they do the company proud.”

Lucy ArchaskiJW Green Company

“I have been with the city of Westfield for 12 years. We have had several hauling outfits since I started and I can honestly say DWT has been the best. From the driver to the office staff it’s been a great experience.”

Ken GagnonHead Operator, Westfield Wastewater

Same day dispatch

Need last minute service?

We do everything in our power to accommodate your disposal needs. Our dispatch uses email, cell or texting, whichever is best for you.

Request a truck 860.848.1692

A ‘to truck’ sign in the yard, with two tractors behind it