E.M. Tharp, Golden State Peterbilt
Truck TransportationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
E.M. Tharp, Golden State Peterbilt is a Porterville-based company in the truck transportation sector with a long family history. It began in 1935 when E.M. Tharp, known as Gene Tharp, started hauling with a single used truck, growing into a substantial fleet and related activities that included selling and trading. In the 1960s the business acquired an International franchise, and leadership has remained within the Tharp family, with Morris Tharp serving as president and his son Casey Tharp as vice president. Today the firm maintains a relatively small to mid-size workforce and is active in the California agricultural community, including participation in World Ag Expo. It supports agricultural education through the 'We Believe in Growing' scholarships associated with World Ag Expo. These partnerships reflect ongoing community engagement rather than a primary revenue focus.