Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN), Inc. (NASDAQ: MRTN) is a publicly traded transportation and logistics company specializing in temperature-sensitive freight. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin, Marten Transport began as a small regional refrigerated carrier and has grown into one of North America’s leading providers of temperature-controlled transportation services. The company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol MRTN.
The company’s core business centers on refrigerated truckload services, offering dry, frozen and humidity-controlled shipments for customers in industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. In addition to its company-owned fleet of modern tractors and trailers, Marten provides brokerage services that connect shippers and carriers, as well as dedicated contract carriage and intermodal solutions. Marten’s equipment leasing business supports customer fleets through a variety of lease and rental programs.
Marten Transport operates across the contiguous United States and in Canada, leveraging a network of service centers, cross-docks and third-party warehouses to support route optimization and expedited delivery. The company has invested in advanced telematics and refrigerated trailer monitoring systems, allowing real-time temperature and location tracking to ensure shipment integrity. Marten’s scale and geographic reach enable it to serve both national accounts and regional shippers.
The company is led by Executive Chairman John C. Marten, a member of the founding family, and President and CEO Steven A. Ss, who oversee a management team focused on safety, regulatory compliance and customer service excellence. Through investments in driver training, fuel-efficient equipment and technology platforms, Marten Transport continues to reinforce its reputation for reliability and quality in the temperature-controlled logistics market.
