Our History

1979

Norseman was established in Waseca, MN. (note that it started as NorseMAN) Owners were David E. & Bonnie Steffens

1980

Norseman bought out a mail contract and grain authority from Tipton Trucking

1981

Norseman got the bid on the Mlps/Dallas Postal Contract, expanded into other freight opportunities

1987

Norseman moved part of its operations to Lake Mills, IA

1988

Norsemen Trucking was well underway with their relationship with Fleetguard later to be called Cummins.

1989

Norseman moved all operations to Lake Mills, IA and started an IA Corporation that is known today as NorseMEN

1990 (May)

Norsemen Trucking installed Satellite Communications into their Over the Road Semi’s

1990

First group of trucks purchased under Norsemen Trucking in Lake Mills, IA

1991

Norsemen added onto their shop

1994

Three drivers from Norsemen Trucking participated in the annual Iowa Truck Driving Championship

1994 (November)

Norsemen entered into a Auto Tech Program with NIACC

1997

Norsemen created a brokerage company called Norsemen Transportation.  This was co-owned by David E. and David A. Steffens

2002

David E. & Bonnie retired from Norsemen and sold out to two of their boys David A. & Jay Steffens.  Each owning 50% of Trucking and Transportation

2002 (December)

David A. & Jay expanded again by adding an Owner Operator Division called Norsemen Specialized

2009

David A. became the sole owner of Norsemen Trucking

2019

Norsemen celebrates 40 years in business!

2020

At Norsemen, when our drivers ask for quality, comfort and function we listen. We purchased 18 new fleet cabs featuring the Freightliner Cascadia, equipped with Opt Idle, fridge, dinette and Murphy bed. Norsemen’s investment in quality for its drivers and future is ongoing.

2022

Norsemen is acquired by True North Companies.