About Horizon Transport

The History of Horizon Transport

1980’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

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.

Respect

Honesty is our policy; we stand behind what we say.

Courtesy

Be approachable; smile and greet contractors in a warm, genuine manner

Timeliness

Respond to every voicemail within one business day. Utilize new technology to evolve to be as efficient as possible.

Teamwork

Encourage, support, and show appreciation to others

Communication

Keep contractors updated and listen carefully, asking questions to better understand their needs.

Professionalism

Be accountable for your work, accept responsibility for your actions

Positive Attitude

Guarantee 99% positive attitude to produce positive results