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.