Marten Transport Ltd. said that its 3Q operating revenue increased 14.9% to $85.9 million versus the same quarter of 2002.
For the first nine months of the year, its operating revenue increased 15.1% to $249.4 million.
"The third quarter was very strong for our company," president Randolph L. Marten said. "Our financial results improved as a result of stronger shipping demand, disciplined freight selection by our operations personnel, and continued cost control efforts."