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 27 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.

Our Mission:

Provide tailored transportation solutions that deliver exceptional value and drive client and employee loyalty.

Our Core Values:

• Safety
  • Our organization provides the resources to foster a proactive and preventative culture.
• Service
  • We collaborate to ensure external and internal customer needs are met.
• Positive Attitude
  • We use every opportunity to positively influence those around us.
• Respect
• We are open, honest, empathetic, and receptive.

Awards:

2025 – Organizational Impact Award (Randi Rusk) | WLN

2024 – Safety Advocate of the Year (Cody McClain) | Iowa Motor Trucking Association

2024 – Human Resource Professional of the Year | Tri-State Human Resource Association

2024 – Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation | Women in Trucking Association

2024 – Ovation Award for Excellence in Transportation & Logistics | Trimble

2024 – Better Together Collaboration Award | Trimble

2024 – Top Overall Safety Scorecard Ranking | Safe Trucking Insurance Limited

2024 – Dubuque Best Places to Work | Telegraph Herald

2023 – Top Woman-Owned Businesses | Women in Trucking Association

2023 – Top Woman to Watch in 2023 | Women in Trucking Association

2023 – Dubuque Best Places to Work | Telegraph Herald

2022 – Top Woman-Owned Businesses | Women in Trucking Association

2022 – Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation | Women in Trucking Association

2022 – Safety & Compliance Improvement | Isaac Instruments

2022 – Top Food Chain Providers | Food Chain Digest

2021 – Owner Operator of The Year (Bryan Smith) | Truckload Carriers Association

Nominations:

2024 – Image Award | IMTA

2023 – Image Award | IMTA

2023 – Fleet Maintenance Program Award | IMTA

2023 – Fleet Safety Award | IMTA

2023 – Best Fleets To Drive For

2022 – Best Fleets To Drive For