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Kristi Randall Named St. Louis Business Journal Most Influential Business Woman

As vice president of administration at Artur Express, Kristi Randall helps lead a technology-focused, fast-growing fleet of nearly 800 trucks. She began her time at Artur Express nine years ago as a part-time human resources consultant, growing her role to include all operational aspects. Under her direction, the company has saved millions of dollars in […]


Artur Express, Inc. Acquires Three Fully Electric Trucks

Hazelwood, MO, – On Thursday, April 13, 2022 Artur Express unveiled three custom-wrapped fully electric trucks. The trucks, two 2024 Freightliner eCascadias and one 2024 Volvo VNR, will be used on Artur Express’ local, dedicated Chep Pallets account. “Our customers have expressed the desire to partner with carriers who use electric vehicles and we are […]


Artur Express Recognized as One of St. Louis’ Largest Transportation Carriers

St. Louis, MO – This week, Artur Express was once again named the second-largest transportation carrier in St. Louis, MO by the St. Louis Business Journal. For 24 years, Artur Express has called St. Louis its home. Each company driver and contractor complete their orientation in our headquarters in Hazelwood. From there, they haul freight […]


TAB Announces Promotion of Two Top-Performing Employees

September 2, 2022 – Hazelwood, MO. – TAB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Artur Express, Inc., is proud to announce the promotion of two of its employees. Chad Allen has been named TAB’s Director of Logistics and Agent Development and Rod Powell has been named TAB’s Operations Manager. Chad has been a valued employee for […]


Artur Express Named Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Fleets

Hazelwood, Missouri, June 20, 2022 – Artur Express is proud to announce, we have been named a 2022  Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carrier. “This is a tremendous honor to be named among some of the most respected trucking companies in the country,” said Artur Express President Artur Wagrodzki. ”The companies featured on the list […]


Three Artur Express Leaders Named ‘Top Women to Watch in Transportation’

Plover, WI – March 14, 2022 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its fifth annual list of Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of WIT’s Redefining the Road, WIT’s official magazine, selected these individuals for their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months, as well as their efforts […]


Former Artur Express Employees Leave the U.S. to Assist the Ukrainian Army

Two former Artur Express employees have headed to Ukraine to assist the Ukrainian Army in the unproved war with Russia. Andriy Penchak, former Artur Express dispatcher, and Valentin Drobakha, former Artur Express driver, headed to war-torn Ukraine on Friday, March 4 to help their homeland in the fight against Russian forces. Drobakha’s son Arsen has […]


Artur Express, Inc. Ranks 144 on First-Ever FreightWaves Top 500 Largest For-Hire Carriers List 

Hazelwood, Missouri, January 11, 2022 – Artur Express is proud to announce we have been named a Top 500 For-Hire Carrier by FreightWaves. Artur Express debuted at 144 on the FreightWaves inaugural list. “It’s an honor to be named among some of the most trusted and respected carriers. We attribute our growth to our diversified […]


Artur Express Participates in Wreaths Across America

Artur Express driver Lamont Starks was getting ready to deliver his load when he got a call from his dispatcher about his next load. Starks was surprised when he found out his next load wasn’t your traditional reefer load — his next load was something far more meaningful to Starks. He learned he’d be hauling […]


Artur Express Driver Runs Third St. Jude’s Marathon

Trucking is a sedentary lifestyle. Drivers spend up to 11 hours a day, 6 days a week sitting behind the wheel, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for exercise, but Artur Express driver Mickey Wilkerson has found a way to integrate his love of running into his daily life. “I do most of my […]