Construction material hauling has been an important part of the operation for a majority of the time McConnell & Son was in business. However, the company was started by McConnell's grandfather, Hugh, in 1931 as a Pennsylvania coal hauler running a fleet of dump trucks.

Today, McConnell & Son is in the hands of the third generation and is focused solely on hauling bulk construction materials for a very loyal customer base. “A big reason for our continued success in this recession is the good customer base that we built over the years,” McConnell says. “We have a long history with many of our customers.”