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D & T Trucking Co., Inc. Proposed Corporate Headquarters Little Canada, MN D & T Trucking Co., Inc. is a truckload motor carrier that provides time and temperature sensitive transportation services to over 200 customers in the Midwest, Eastern and Southeastern portions of the country. Major customers in the Midwest include, Land 0' Lakes, Andersen Corporation, 3M, H. B. Fuller, J. I. Case, Bongards' Creameries, Super Valu and Fingerhut Corporation. D & T serves customers with demanding service requirements or a need for temperature control. Goods are picked up from a customer's location and delivered directly to its destination without crossing a dock. D & T was founded in 1959 and has been at its present location since 1961. D & T currently employs 14 office workers, 4 mechanics and 110 drivers. Gross sales for 1994 will exceed $14,000,000. The proposed building will serve as our corporate headquarters and service center for maintaining our trailer fleet. Our move is prompted by a need for additional office space and a larger service center to accommodate our growth. The current proposal calls for construction of approximately 23,000 square feet. The design allows for an additional 10,000 square feet to be constructed to the north when needed. The building will be constructed of tip up concrete panels with an exposed aggregate finish. Our design attempts to take advantage of the site by utilizing the topography for earth sheltering (to minimize energy use) and the natural screening it provides. The proposed berm and plantings should enhance the aesthetics of the area. All parking and manuvering areas will be paved. The quality of construction will be equal to or exceed that of other buildings in the immediate area. We are very excited about this project and are looking forward to becoming a good corporate citizen of Little Canada. Page 118