Milkman still delivers houston

We've been adding one new truck, or about customers, a year," he said. One is increasing the product line. Hoover's already carries about 80 different products, has just added bacon and French toast sticks and is considering introducing bread. In an operation like Hoover's Dairy, decisions are made after family discussions. Grandfather is president, but decisions are all made together. But you can't just leave.

With family, you're always there. But I don't think I could do anything else. Growing up, I pretty much knew that I was going to go into the family business. As I remember, it wasn't planned. Sometimes I don't get in from working on the trucks until 2 a. But you are your own boss," says Hoover, who serves also as first assistant fire chief of the Sanborn Fire Company. Why do you want to work seven days?

We -- the family -- have talked about what it would be like if we didn't do what we are doing, and we can't imagine it. While many milkmen, most no younger than 70, have soured on the business, the year-old delivery man sees a business brimming with possibilities.

Highway and Barker-Cypress. Alan Greenwood, Coles Crossing marketing director, came up with an idea for a campaign which promotes a so-called "classic way of life. He called Oak Farms Dairy and was directed to Hayes. After six months of negotiations, a deal was struck where Coles Crossing would provide one free gallon of milk every week for the first six months after a home buyer's move into the development. Coles Crossing developers pick up the tab for the free milk, and Hayes develops a steady clientele in the subdivision.

Hayes says the Coles Crossing promotion has been a big boost for the family-owned business, even though he expected less than a third of the residents would continue receiving milk after the free trial period.

More than families have moved into Coles Crossing, and Hayes has found that he has a 90 percent retention of families who have kept him on after the freebie promotion. And his firm has the potential to capture the milk money of as many as 2, households planned for the subdivision. His sons Gary, 24, and Skip Jr. When you are finished selecting products click here and then proceed to checkout. Please give your experience with our Home Services a star rating by selecting the number of stars below.

Please give your experience with this site a star rating by selecting the number of stars below. Our Stores. Grocery Stores. Lost your password? Toggle navigation. Most people go to the store for milk and bread several times during the week since these are the 2 most used items in the home. By saving you these extra trips to the store we will save you time and money. How do I order my milk and other groceries each week?

Your milkman will provide you with a handy order form to leave at your door for him when he arrives. How often can I receive delivery?

What if I am not home to receive my delivery? You milkman will work with your schedule to find a time to deliver when you will be home, or you can provide a cooler which will keep your milk cold until you return home.