About Horizon Transport
The History of Horizon Transport1980’s
In the early 1980’s, Melvin Schrock, founder of Horizon Transport, was a delivery driver for Coachmen Industries, delivering new RV’s to their dealerships. It was during this time that he recognized the need for a transportation company that provided prompt service with professional, clean, qualified and courteous drivers. It was out of this vision that Horizon Transport was established.
1984
Horizon Transport, Inc. was founded by Melvin and Ruth Ann Schrock. Today, Horizon remains family owned and operated.
1987
Horizon moved to 407 E. Wabash Ave in Wakarusa. Also in 1987, Horizon joined the National Safety Council and has continued throughout the years to put SAFETY FIRST! Today, we have three certified DDC (Defensive Driving Course) Instructors on staff and Horizon conducts weekly DDC courses for our drivers. The course is accredited by the State of Indiana.
1989
Horizon started out delivering new RV’s for the recreational industry, both motorized and Tow-Away units. In 1989, we opened a flatbed division delivering general freight, small vehicles, and mobile homes.
1999
Opened Oregon terminal with yards in Eugene OR, Dallas OR, Pendleton OR
2004
Melvin and Ruth Ann’s son, Marion Schrock, who has been in charge of the day-to-day operations since 1993, purchased the company from his parents in 2004.
2006
Founder Melvin Schrock passes away
2007
Horizon Adds South Goshen, IN, Sturgis, MI, and Warsaw, IN yards
2011
Horizon adds Elkhart yard
2015
Horizon adds Goshen North yard
2016
Horizon had been in the same building since near its inception. In 2014, a new building on State Road 19 was purchased and went through a major remodeling. In November of 2016, the entire staff moved into the new office in one day. The new space allows for better team communication and space for growth.
2017
Horizon adds Bristol and Topeka, IN yards
2018
Horizon adds Twin Falls and Nampa, ID yards
2019
Horizon opens state of the art drivers lounge names The Lounge
2020
Co-Founder Ruth Ann Schrock passes away
2021
Horizon acquires Signature Transport
2022
Horizon acquires Dynamic Transport and RV Transport. Horizon adds New Paris and Middlebury, IN yards.
2023
Horizon becomes 100% employee owned (ESOP)
Today
Over the years, by providing superior service and taking care of the customers and contractors, Horizon has grown considerably. Currently, Horizon delivers 80,000 vehicles annually and Horizon has become a highly respected leader in the RV transportation industry.
From our humble beginnings in 1984 with 10 drivers, today Horizon has an independent contractor base of over 1,500 drivers. The corporate office is located in Wakarusa with branch offices across the midwest and west coast.
Good to Great | 7 Horizon Service Standards
At Horizon, we’ve worked tirelessly over the last year to find areas of possible improvement. We’ve hired consultants, we’ve polled drivers, we’ve researched and studied, all to find ways to improve for our customers and drivers. We have developed 7 service standards we are committed to, in hopes that you, our drivers, will be more successful because of it. We expect you to hold us accountable to these standards and we hope you with adopt them as well.