"Founded in 1980 by Wood and her late husband, Egerton "Creech" Wood, Square Deal Shippers, Inc. was built on determination, sacrifice, and faith. "We started with a shoestring budget, just $500 in cash and a $2,500 credit card, and operated out of a modest rented space at 925 Utica Ave. in Brooklyn," she said. "With no proper heating, Creech and I relied on a kerosene heater to survive the harsh winter months."
"As the business grew, Wood said Square Deal, Inc. outgrew its original location and relocated to Church Avenue, where the shipping company would remain for decades. Along the way, she said the company became known not only for efficiency and trustworthiness, but also for its "heart." "I often credited my mother's teaching - 'there are more blessings in giving than receiving' - a principle that guided every aspect of how we operated," Wood said."
Square Deal Shippers, Inc., a Brooklyn-based family-owned shipping company founded in 1980, closed its Church Avenue location on Dec. 23, 2025 after 45 years of service. The company was established by Ruby Wood and her late husband Egerton "Creech" Wood with minimal startup capital and operated initially from a modest rented space on Utica Avenue. Early hardships, including lack of heating, shaped the company's resilient culture. The firm grew into a trusted conduit between the Caribbean and New York, known for reliability, efficiency and community-oriented service guided by a motto of giving.
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