In 1978 Martin Leasing was founded by Minnie Martin an ex-General Motors employee at AC Delco. As the story goes Minnie started Martin Leasing with one truck and one driver doing expedite work through her brothers company which was servicing the old Flint Buick City Facility. Over time Martin’s operations continued to grow. As a hardworking African-American female entrepreneur Minnie quickly developed strong working relationship with General Motors.
1988 – Martin Leasing Co. was incorporated.
1997 – In August of this year Minnie Martin passed away.
2000 – Martin Leasing created Martin Transport, a wholly owned subsidiary to support General Motors Service Parts Operations business.
2003 – Martin Leasing changed its name to Martin Transportation Systems, Inc. (MTS)
2024 - fleet of over 1,100 trucks and employs over 2,500 truck drivers and support staff. Currently owned by Richard E. Johnston and it''''s a family run company✊🏾
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