MTS was founded in 1978 by Minnie Martin. Since the one truck beginning they have grown to a fleet of over 650 trucks and employment of over 1,200 drivers, owner-operators and support staff.
Today, MTS is run by Owner, Richard E. Johnston (Ric) along with a team of highly seasoned transportation veterans. Since 2003, MTS has acquired 6 different motor carriers.
Martin Transportation hires within reasonable commuting distance of their terminals.
New solo drivers start at $.325-.34, teams paid on a sliding scale, $.44 split for 6000 miles/wk.
MTS requires 6 months experience
MTS requires 6 months experience
New employees become eligible for Health - Dental - Vision insurance on the 1st day of the month after completing 60 calendar days of employment.
Health Plan: Blue Cross-Blue Shield (80/20 for PPO providers -60/40 for Non-PPO after deductible is met) - $500 Deductible for 1 member/$1000 Deductible for family
Cost to Employee for Health Benefits:
Dental: Available to employees at group rates. Prices vary with the plan choice - Basic or Premium & # of family members on plan.
Vision: Available to employees at group rates. Prices vary according to the # of family members on plan.
Holidays: paid on basis on length of service to the company as follows:
401k Plan: After new employees have completed 6 months of service they are eligible to enter MTS's 401k Plan. Employees can invest in any combination of 11 mutual funds, and Martin Transportation Systems match to the employee contribution is 25%. Employees are 100% vested in the 401k Plan upon entry.
MTS operates all 48 contiguous states
Martin Transportation primarily serves Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast with coverage throughout the United States.
MTS has the following home time options available:
Martin does have 1 terminal in Canada, some drivers will need to cross the border.
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