Teester Dukes - Coast 2 Coast Escorts Inc.
President - Coast 2 Coast Escorts Inc.
This is the second year that Teester Dukes has hosted the Heavy Haul Crawl. She firmly believes that meet-and-greet events like these are essential to fostering networking opportunities, strengthening professional relationships, and building a stronger heavy haul community.
One of Teester's favorite quotes is, "Chase the business, not the money." She has built her career around that philosophy, focusing on creating lasting partnerships and delivering value rather than simply pursuing profits.
Despite having only seven years of experience in the pilot car and heavy haul industry, Teester has accomplished what many spend decades trying to achieve. As co-founder and President of Coast 2 Coast Escorts Inc., she has helped build one of the largest—if not the largest—networks of lease-on and franchise partners in the industry. Her dedication to professionalism, standardization, safety, and relationship-building has played a significant role in the company's rapid growth and nationwide presence.
Through events such as the Heavy Haul Crawl, Teester continues to bring together carriers, escorts, brokers, law enforcement personnel, permit agents, and industry professionals, creating an environment where connections are made, knowledge is shared, and long-term partnerships are formed.
David Dukes - The Rougarou Group
Founder of The Rougarou Group.
This is also David Dukes' second year co-hosting the Heavy Haul Crawl. Known throughout the industry as "Coonman," David is a third-generation transportation and heavy haul professional whose roots in the industry span more than three decades.
As the founder of The Rougarou Group and a principal owner in multiple companies serving the heavy haul and pilot car industries—including Rougarou Pilot Cars, Coast 2 Coast Heavy Haul, Acadian PCS, and Acadian International—David has dedicated his career to building organizations that challenge conventional thinking and raise expectations within the industry. He also serves as Vice President of Coast 2 Coast Escorts Inc., where his vision and leadership continue to drive innovation and growth.
With more than 30 years of experience, David views himself as being in the hospitality business as much as the transportation business. He believes that carriers, drivers, and customers deserve more than basic escort services—they deserve professionalism, communication, reliability, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. This customer-first philosophy has become a cornerstone of every company he is involved with.
Never satisfied with simply following industry norms, David has built his organizations around a commitment to continuous improvement, professionalism, and leadership. Rather than following the status quo or settling for industry standards, his goal has always been to raise the bar for everyone involved.
The motto shared across his organizations says it best:
"We're not following the standard—we're setting the standard!"
The 2026 Heavy Haul Crawl is Hosted and Sponsored by:
Sponsors and Donations
Edgar Garcia
MM Eagles PEVOs
Mr. Garcia is the owner of MM Eagles Pilot car and the Director of Operations for the southern United States with Coast 2 Coast Escorts Inc.
Mike Riley
Red Line Pilot Car
Mr. Riley is the owner of Red Line Pilot Car Services and the Director of Operations for the north east United States with Coast 2 Coast Escorts Inc.
The 2026 Heavy Haul Crawl was made possible by the following Sponsors of the Event.
High Wide Heavy
Facebook Group
We'd like to thank High Wide Heavy for allowing the Heavy Haul Crawl to promote this free event to members in the heavy haul industry on their Facebook Group!
We'd also like to thank the members of the group for their participation, nominations and votes.
We'd also like to thank the members of the group for their participation, nominations and votes.
Mr. Garcia has donated 3 Gift Cards to AMC Pilot Car Supply in the amounts of:$100 - $200 - $300
Mr. Riley has donated an Oversize Load roof top sign to the Heavy Haul Crawl as a door prise.
Rick Presley
A to B Pilot Car Services
"Uncle Jesse", who is attending the Heavy Haul Crawl for the 2nd year in a row. Has donated a high pole mount w/ tube, from AMC Pilot Car Supply out of Weatherford, TX. This will be given away as one of the door prizes at the event. We are extremely grateful to Rick for his generosity.
Heavy Haul Crawl 2025
Bastrop, LA
During the 2025 Heavy Haul Crawl guest included:Carriers: RLE, Phoenix Logistics, & Coast 2 Coast Heavy HaulPilot Car Brokers: Rosebudz, SGS Pilot Cars & Rocket Girl Pilot CarsPilot Car Franchises: The Rougarou Group & Coast 2 Coast Escorts.