Company continues to unprecedented growth —Marten Transport continues to move forward with unprecedented growth, most recently proven by breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art facility in Desoto, Texas, in a prime location for its drivers.

“With a combination of careful planning and ambitious goals, Marten Transport has continued growth and expansion during a challenging economic period,” says Adam Phillips, Senior Director of Regional Operations. “This new facility will not only improve our operations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, but it will also create hundreds of jobs.”

According to Phillips, the facility is expected to be complete by early January 2011.  Once the facility is open, more than 300 jobs will be created including opportunities for professional drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, administrative support and more.

“When we see unemployment at 10 percent or more across the nation, we are extremely proud to be one of the corporate citizens in a position to positively contribute,” says Phillips.

The new site, which represents an $8.4 million investment, will have over 35,000 square feet sitting on a total of about 19 acres.

Phillips says the new facility’s shop will contain a total of eight bays at 116 feet in length—including two drive-through inspection lanes with indoor fueling.  The driver lounge, restroom, and shower facilities will also be very spacious and accommodating. 

Orientation capacity with the new facility is expected to accommodate up to 30 new drivers per week and plentiful parking will be available for large trucks and trailers. 

“We’re just very excited that building on the new facility has started,” Phillips says. “It represents another stepping stone in the future growth of Marten.  We’re very grateful for everyone’s contribution to Marten’s stability and success.”

About Marten Transport
Marten Transport specializes in transporting food and other consumer packaged goods that require a time and temperature-sensitive or insulated environment.

MONDOVI, Wis. — Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq:MRTN), a leader in the time- and temperature-sensitive transportation industry, has been certified by an independent transportation institute as a top paying carrier.
           
The National Transportation Institute, which provides accurate and authoritative mission critical benchmarks to truckload carriers, recently completed its annual National Driver Wages Survey. As part of the survey, the institute reviewed detailed pay profiles of key truckload carrier company driver and owner-operator compensation plans. The report contains 65 different categories of pay, benefits and driver policies segregated into van, refrigerated and flatbed categories.  Gordon Klemp, President of the National Transportation Institute, said, “We are proud to honor Marten Transport with our elite Top Pay Certification award. Only a small number of carriers nationally qualify for this status. Marten's outstanding driver pay and benefits program, combined with its financial stability, have put the company in a position to qualify to be part of this exclusive group.”   
            
The institute found Marten Transport, listed among Forbes “200 Best Small Companies in America,” as one of the nation’s best for total compensation packages.

Marten Transport has spent the last two years in a growth mode despite an industry downturn. The carrier has opened numerous new terminals and expanded its regional network to better serve customers and accommodate more driver-friendly schedules.
            
“We’ve been very committed to keeping driver pay strong despite economic challenges. Marten has found ways to increase take-home pay when others were cutting, so this acknowledgment from NTI is a validation that we are at the forefront of driver offerings,” said Marten’s Director of Recruiting, Tim Norlin. “It confirms that we’ve been doing things right.  This recognition is the result of our hard-working, committed drivers, contractors, employees and management team who have helped make Marten a success.”

For more information on joining the driving professionals at Marten call 800-395-3331

Marten Transport, which has been certified by an independent transportation institute as a top paying carrier, has boosted its pay package even more by increasing its layover pay.
           
“We don't want our drivers to have to worry about a layover,” says Marten’s Director of Recruiting, Tim Norlin. “But when it's necessary, Marten wants to ensure that our drivers are fairly compensated for their time.”
            
Effective immediately, Marten is paying $100 per day for layovers, strengthening the company’s already industry-leading pay.  Recently, the National Transportation Institute, which provides accurate and authoritative mission critical benchmarks to truckload carriers, recently completed its annual National Driver Wages Survey.
            
The institute found Marten Transport, listed among Forbes “200 Best Small Companies in America,” as one of the nation’s best for total compensation packages.
Marten Transport has spent the last two years in a growth mode despite an industry downturn. The carrier has opened numerous new terminals and expanded its regional network to better serve customers and accommodate more driver-friendly schedules.
            
“Increasing layover pay is just another way Marten shows how very committed we are to keeping driver pay strong despite economic challenges,” says Norlin. “In my opinion, there’s just no other carrier as dedicated to driver prosperity as we are. Drivers are more than worth it to us.”

For more information on joining the driving professionals at Marten call 800-395-3331