Fortune Transportation
Fortune Transportation, established in 1980, operates as a full-truck-load, over-the-road refrigerated carrier with over 150 trucks and terminals in Windom, Minnesota, Greeley, Colorado, and Roswell, New Mexico. The company emphasizes safety, personalized services, and a family-oriented work environment, and has received multiple safety awards.
Company History
Established in 1980, Fortune Transportation started with only one truck. Over the years, the company has significantly expanded its fleet, and now operates over 150 trucks and has three strategic terminals in the Midwest. The terminals are located in Windom, Minnesota, Greeley, Colorado, and Roswell, New Mexico. Fortune Transportation has grown by focusing on both safety and personalized service.
Services
Fortune Transportation operates as a full-truck-load, over-the-road refrigerated carrier. The company specializes in personalized services for small towns that larger carriers might overlook. They also use a proprietary RouteApp tool to assist drivers with lane planning. Key services include providing weekly home runs, no-touch freight, and refrigerated transport for food and beverages. The company also supports drivers with paid training, safety training, and a variety of financial solutions.
Safety Awards
Fortune Transportation has been recognized for its commitment to safety with prestigious industry awards. In 2022, the company received the American Trucking Association (ATA) President’s Trophy for Safety for fleets under 25 million miles. Additionally, Fortune Transportation was awarded the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Safety Award for Excellence in Safety for carriers in the 15-24.99 million miles category. These accolades underscore the company's strong emphasis on operational safety.
Employee Benefits
Fortune Transportation offers an attractive benefits package for its employees. This includes comprehensive health benefits, employer-paid life insurance, additional voluntary insurance options, a 401K plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays. The company also offers a 'level-pay option' that ensures drivers are paid weekly based on their average miles. Other benefits include quarterly performance pays and great fuel discounts for owner-operators.
Operational Philosophy
Fortune Transportation builds its operations on a foundation of mutual respect and a family-oriented work environment. The company ensures lanes allow drivers to get home weekly while maintaining a steady income. They are early adopters of E-logs and carefully select freight lanes based on driver ability, and shipper and receiver compatibility. The company emphasizes consistent resets spent at home and operates late model, well-maintained tractors and trailers.