History

2018 – January FORTRANS recognizes the commitment displayed by the professional team of over-the-road drivers working for us and our customers. When a driver meets and exceeds expectations, then excellence occurs. We award these drivers annually with a safety and longevity bonus, which includes either a certificate or a plaque and a monetary bonus. To…

Fort Transportation was recently presented a Fleet Safety Award by Acuity.

2017 – Spring – Fort Transportation & Fortrans donate the use of a tractor and trailer to the Fort Atkinson High School Band which allowed them to transport their equipment to their concert at Disney World in Orlando, FL.

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2016 – Summer – FORT continues to make a major investment in technology by upgrading its entire corporate network.

Fort Transportation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Fort-Transportation-Service-Co-Inc-1666966550213207/  

Fort Transportation establishes new Linkedin Account

FORT delivers 85 Years of Quality Transportation Services – 1928 – 2013. 

March – FORT Upgrades Transportation Software & Computer Hardware to TMW’s latest release of Truckmate 2012.

2011, December – FORT Establishes ND Arb Charge The booming economy in North Dakota, with the expansion of the Bakken Oil Fields,

2010, March – FORT announces a General Rate Increase of 4.34% 

2009, Winter – FORT introduces EDI 204 & 990 to our customers  This new capability allows FORT to send 204 (Load Tender) and 990 (Reponse to Load Tender) electronically to our customers.

2008, Fall – FORT Upgrades Transportation Software  FORT upgrades to TruckMate 8.0 SP2 to enjoy the latest enhancements from software vendor TMW Systems. 

2007, Summer – 4th generation family member joins the FORT TEAM  Marnie Leslie joins the FORT TEAM overseeing our customer service team. Marnie has over 10 years of transportation experience.

2006, Fall – FORT implemented document imaging to our Transportation Software This new capability will allow FORT to interact more efficiently with our customers.

2005, Spring – FORT enhances its web features These features include enhanced tracing and rate quote capabilities.

2004, Fall – FORT invests in new technology FORT increased its customer service capabilities by purchasing new Transportation Software (TMW Maddocks Systems). These new tools allow FORT to better serve our customers.

2003 – FORT Delivers 75 Years of Quality Transportation Services – 1928 to 2003

2002, Summer – FORT Adds New Service Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin FORT establishes a new service center in LaCrosse to expand our service areas. The new center improves transit times to Western Wisconsin, Eastern Minnesota and Eastern Iowa.

2001, Fall – FORT Builds Web-site for Customer Service FORT establishes Internet domain name, www.shipwithfort.com. We continue to use new technology to improve our efficiencies and make assess to us easier for customers