Berkeley Supply offers American-made goods for guys

Eli P. Cox, 26, opened Berkeley Supply menswear store specializing in American-made goods.

It might be surprising in other cities, but in Denver the idea of a menswear store in the middle of a bicycle shop doesn't seem odd.

Which is why it made perfect sense for Eli Cox to create his own little retail patch sandwiched between Avery County Cycles and Pearl Velo at the corner of Tennyson Street and West 43rd Avenue in northwest Denver's lively Berkeley neighborhood.

Berkeley Supply, which opened earlier this month, specializes in American-made clothing and accessories. Red Wing leather boots, Filson ranch coats, Rogue Territory jeans, Taylor Stitch shirts and TinMan Provisions leather goods are some of the lines the store is selling. The merchandise has a workwear vibe, but feels a little more refined than strictly utilitarian brands like Dickies or Carhartt.

"This is all stuff that I wear and believe in," says Cox, 26. Supporting American companies is one way of rebuilding the economy and creating jobs, he maintains. He's also a stickler for quality and wants the store to be branded as a "purveyor of goods that last."

When he buys a jacket, he says, "I want it to last 40 years."

Cox said he learned retail lessons at Ted's Shoe & Sport in Keene, N.H. , where he grew up. The activewear retailer instilled in him a passion for customer service.

After getting a degree in marketing and advertising at Johnson & Wales in Denver, Cox worked in the restaurant business locally as a waiter and manager, but kept thinking about retail. He wanted to open a store a couple of years ago but couldn't find the right spot.

After talking this fall with his friends who own the bike stores, he decided to carve a retail space out of the 168 square feet they didn't need.

"I love this neighborhood," Cox says of Berkeley. "It's a great combination of old-school businesses and new ones. I live here and work here." In addition to running the store, he works nights nearby at Hops & Pie.

While tiny, the space is carefully merchandised with clothing and accessories and such artwork as snowy scenes of Cox's native New Hampshire. The center table was made by his father, who has an architectural woodworking company, and you can't help notice the very male choice of display pieces: rusted vintage chainsaws.

He didn't use them to cut the wood that's neatly stacked in one corner of the shop, but likes the effect just the same. "It's the real deal," he says.

Suzanne S. Brown: 303-954-1697, sbrown

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Home CDL Info How to Get Trucking Jobs Types of Trucking Jobs Household Goods (HHG) Trucking Jobs Jobs In Trucking Thursday, November 10. 2011 Household Goods (HHG) Trucking Jobs Drivers who haul household goods (hhg) must have the similar requirements to that of a company driver. Drivers who are interested in household goods driving jobs in some cases must have an insurance plan that covers the driver when he is hauling household goods. In most instances, the companies that hire a driver typically provide him with all the proper insurances necessary to haul hhg. If a driver plans on working as a privately, then he will need to check with his state on the requirements to be able to haul household goods for other people. You might be just driving a light truck, which only requires that you pass a state’s exam for your driver’s license. In this case, you might only haul hhg in your own local neighborhood, as you would not be allowed to cross state lines or haul large amount of furniture.

Those who wish to drive household goods to different states and plan on picking up and delivering them must have a CDL certification in order to be able to handle a semi-truck. The trucking company that a driver decides to work for may also require him to keep a travel log as well, but this is not always the case. Different companies have different requirements, so drivers will tailor their routine around their employer. One consistent requirement throughout the industry however is regular drug and alcohol tests. When a truck driver is on the highway with household goods, he is expected to remain sober and not use any type of drug that can hinder his operation of a semi-struck. The federal government also imposes rules of operation concerning the amount of hours a driver is legally allowed to be on the highway. These rules are implemented as a precaution against drivers becoming too tired and falling asleep while driving. In order to successfully abide by these rules, most companies require drivers keep a mandatory log of when they are driving and when they are sleeping.

A moving truck driver must be in sturdy physical condition and at least 21 years of age. The education requirements are lax for those seeking hhg driving jobs, but a driver must be commercially licensed which involves passing the road test and written portions of the CDL exam as well as meeting any requirements by the state in which the driver is licensed.

Most moving truck drivers work for major companies that provide moving services. This saves the driver tons of money as the company provides the truck, maintenance for the truck, and insurance for both the truck and the goods being delivered. Moving truck drivers prefer to drive for major moving companies that incur those expenses.
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