About Tucker Freight Lines
Tucker Freight Lines previously known as Art Pape Transfer, has been in transportation since 1956 and have worked with customers in open deck and dry van transportation sectors to find many solutions for transportation roadblocks. Trucking has been a core part of our owners’ lives with Sauny growing up with her dad and grandfather being truck drivers, marrying AJ, and working for Tucker Transport. AJ has enjoyed over 25 years in the trucking and transportation business and has had the benefit of sitting in nearly every position possible from a driver to the President as an owner of two companies.
With our family-oriented values, Tucker Freight Lines has grown over 300% from 2018 to 2022. Our wide array of transportation services offered includes dedicated services, dry van, open deck, truckload, logistics, and heavy haul. With our deep, rich history we have built a solid foundation of customer satisfaction and excellent service, all while focusing on providing the highest quality trucking and transportation experience possible for our drivers, customers, employees, and strategic partners.
Awards won:
2024 – Top Overall Safety Scorecard Ranking by Safe Trucking Insurance Limited
2024 – Dubuque Best Places to Work by Telegraph Herald
2023 – Top Woman-Owned Businesses by Women in Trucking Association
2023 – Top Woman to Watch in 2023 by Women in Trucking Association
2023 – Dubuque Best Places to Work by Telegraph Herald
2022 – Top Woman-Owned Businesses by Women in Trucking Association
2022 – Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association
2022 – Safety & Compliance Improvement Award by Isaac Instruments
2022 – Top Food Chain Providers by Food Chain Digest
2021 – Truckload Carriers Association: Owner Operator of The Year (Bryan Smith)
Awards we were nominated for:
2023 – IMTA Image Award
2023 – IMTA Fleet Maintenance Program Award
2023 – IMTA Fleet Safety Award
2023- Nominated as Best Fleets To Drive For
2022 – Nominated as Best Fleets To Drive For
1956
Humble Beginnings
In 1956, Art Pape purchased a small livestock hauling operation in Cascade, IA. Livestock was hauled from Eastern Iowa to the Chicago area. The business expanded when we began to haul steel back to Iowa in the livestock trailers. In the early 60's we began hauling salt, fertilizer, and other bulk commodities.
1978
Dubuque Bound
In 1965, Art Pape Transfer moved to Dubuque, IA, where we have been ever since. In the 80's we transitioned away from the bulk business and focused entirely on van, flatbed, and specialized hauling.
2006
Next Generation
Art Pape Transfer became a third-generation business when Loras's sons Chris & Jordan purchased the business.
2018
New Beginnings
In 2018, AJ and Sauny Tucker acquired Art Pape Transfer, Inc and rebranded to Tucker Freight Lines. The Tucker's have a proven track record in the industry and look forward to taking Art Pape Transfer to the next level.
Meet the Team
