Marten Transport, Ltd. traces its origins to 1946, when the business began with a single milk truck in rural Wisconsin and gradually shifted into refrigerated transportation. Headquartered in Mondovi, the company’s narrative emphasizes steady expansion from a family operation into a larger North American carrier while retaining a focus on time- and temperature-sensitive freight.
Its core operations center on truckload transportation tailored to perishable and temperature-controlled goods, complemented by dedicated fleet solutions for contract customers. Over the years the company has also offered intermodal options to connect highway and rail and developed a brokerage arm to extend capacity beyond its own tractors and trailers. Together, these offerings let shippers match service levels—from regional to long-haul—to their product and lane requirements.
Marten Logistics serves as the company’s brokerage and 3PL platform, building a network of vetted carriers and using proprietary tools for planning, tracking, and load execution. This asset-light capability sits alongside the asset-based fleet, giving customers flexibility during seasonal surges or specialized moves and reinforcing the company’s role across food and consumer supply chains.
Geographically, Marten provides coverage across the United States with service into Canada and Mexico, supported by a network of terminals and facilities in key freight markets. The company positions itself as a leader in time-sensitive refrigerated transport, highlighting nationwide reach, cross-border expertise, and infrastructure built to support drivers and equipment reliability.