About Us
Serving The Kansas City Metro Area
About Harvey Brothers
In 1958 Harley W. Harvey Sr. purchased an old dump truck from a meat company, named it “Stinky” and began hauling sand as Harvey Brothers Trucking. In June 1967 Harley began demolishing houses and changed the name to Harvey Brothers Trucking & Wrecking. He retired in 2002 but remained President until October 15, 2003, when he was “fired” by Lynn. He worked on his farm in Appleton City and made his way around town harassing all the locals. He still demolished structures from time to time using machinery that should have been retired to pasture. Harley passed away on January 9, 2014.
In August 1984, the company was incorporated in the State of Kansas, changing the name to Harvey Brothers Trucking & Wrecking Co., Inc.
The employees of Harvey Brothers have many years of experience in the demolition trade. We demolish residential structures, commercial structures, partial demolition of structures, interior demolition, and remove underground storage tanks.
Harvey Brothers is licensed and bonded. All work is done in conformity to all Federal State, and Local rules and regulations. We are a member of the Operating Engineers Local 101 union. Harvey Brothers now employs 8 people, but will hire additional help if needed.
Licensed & Bonded
Harvey Brothers is licensed and bonded. All work is done in conformity to all Federal State, and Local rules and regulations. We are a member of the Operating Engineers Local 101 union. Harvey Brothers now employs 10 people, but will hire additional help if needed. Harley W. Harvey Sr. remains on the Board of Directors. He remained President until October 15, 2003, when he was “fired” by Lynn. He still demolishes structures from time to time, using machinery that should be retired to pasture.
Lynn A. McGinnis began working for Harvey Brothers on September 1, 1985. She has been President since October 15, 2003, and is on the Board of Directors. Lynn’s jobs include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and dispatcher. Lynn is responsible for employees, setting up jobs, notifying all proper authorities, obtaining permits, and customer relations.
Joseph M Harvey began working for Harvey Brothers in March 1982. He began driving a dump truck and was trained in the shop as a mechanic. Joe bids on all projects and operates all machinery, including the cranes. He is a member of the Operating Engineers Local 101 union. Joe was elected as Vice President/Secretary in 1984 and remains on the Board of Directors.
Harley Tim Harvey, Vice President, began working for Harvey Brothers in March 1985. He began driving a dump truck, and through the years has been trained to run all equipment. He bids on jobs and is a mechanic in the shop. He is a member of the Operating Engineers Local 101 union. He is also on the Board of Directors.
Harley W. Harvey Jr began working for Harvey Brothers in June 1985. He drives dump trucks, runs all machinery, is a mechanic in the shop, and also bid on jobs. Harley Jr was self-employed for several years but is back at Harvey Brothers.
Jacob Harvey began employment in June 2007 as a laborer and mechanic. He also is a tandem dump truck driver and runs all equipment. He is a member of the Operating Engineers Local 101 union.
Danny Pettey began employment October 2, 2017. He was former owner of McCulley Oil. He delivered fuel and oil to Harvey Brothers for over 30 years. After going out of business he began working for Harvey Brothers. He drives tandems, tri-axles, and end dump trailers.
Edward “Ted” Jansen began employment in June 1982. He began as a truck driver and mechanic. In 1986 he began operating machinery – demolishing structures. He was licensed to remove underground storage tanks and a member of the Operating Engineers Local 101 union. Ted was like one of the family. Sadly, he passed away on August 10, 2020. We miss his expertise on the jobs and also his “Tyrant Tim” stories.