Leadership Shakeup at Marten Transport as Founder Returns to Helm

Marten Transport Ltd. is undergoing a significant leadership transition as it navigates a challenging freight market. The company announced that Randolph Marten will reassume the chief executive officer role effective October 1, 2025, marking a strategic shift for the logistics specialist. This leadership change follows the departure of former CEO Timothy Kohl, who had led the company’s diversification efforts since 2007.

The return of the company patriarch comes alongside a major strategic repositioning already underway. In July, Marten Transport initiated a substantial divestiture, agreeing to sell its intermodal operations to Hub Group for $51.8 million. This transaction includes approximately 1,200 refrigerated containers and associated contracts, with completion expected before the end of the third quarter. The move signals a renewed emphasis on the company’s... Read more...