American Freight Inc

10/06/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Trista! 🎂

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a great year ahead! Hope you have an amazing day!

— AFI 🚛

10/03/2026

Meet Our Team - Dave Marleau

- What is your current title and which company/company(s) do you work with?
Vice President of American Freight Inc. I oversee the day-to-day operations of AFI and our freight brokerage team.

- How long have you been with the Martin Companies?
10 years.

- Give us a quick/short rundown of your work history.
I actually started my career behind the wheel as a truck driver. From there, I moved into dispatching, then freight brokerage, and eventually into operations management. Today, I serve as Vice President of American Freight Inc., overseeing our freight brokerage operation. Having worked my way through several different sides of the transportation industry has given me a great understanding of what it takes to keep freight moving and take care of both customers and carriers.

- What do you enjoy most about working in the trucking/transportation industry?
I enjoy helping customers solve problems and finding the right transportation solutions to get their freight where it needs to go. Every day and every load can bring a different challenge, which keeps things interesting.

- What do you enjoy most about your current role or working with the Martin Companies?
One of my favorite parts of my role is coaching and mentoring our brokers. I enjoy helping people develop their skills, build their business, and learn what it takes to become a great freight broker.

- What are 2–3 of your favorite hobbies or things you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with my family, playing golf, and watching football. If I can combine a couple of those at the same time, even better.

- Give us one random fun fact about yourself, something your coworkers or customers might be surprised to learn.
I used to be a college soccer coach. I think that’s a big part of why I’m still so passionate about coaching, mentoring, and helping people develop and reach their potential today.

- What’s one piece of advice or life lesson you’ve learned that has stuck with you?
You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond to it. Show up, work hard, treat people right, learn from your mistakes, and keep moving forward.

10/01/2026

🎉 Double the Celebration for Blake! 🎂🚛

Today we’re celebrating not only Blake’s birthday, but also his 1-year anniversary with American Freight Inc.!

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication over the past year. We’re grateful to have you as part of the AFI team and appreciate everything you do.

Happy Birthday and Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Blake! Here’s to a great year ahead and many more milestones to come! 🎉🚛

09/28/2026

American Freight Inc. is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team in White City, Oregon.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, professional, reliable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities include:
• Answering phones and emails
• Customer and carrier setup
• Data entry and documentation
• Supporting our freight brokers and office team
• General administrative duties

Previous office or administrative experience is preferred. Freight or transportation experience is a plus, but not required.

Interested—or know someone who might be a great fit?

📩 Send a résumé to [email protected]

Please share and help us spread the word!

09/25/2026

MEET THE OWNER: TROY HUTCHENS

- What is your current title and which company/company(s) do you work with?
I am President and Owner of the Martin Companies, overseeing F.V. Martin Trucking, Martin Transportation, and American Freight Inc. I stay involved in all three companies while trusting our leadership teams to run their operations.

- How long have you been with the Martin Companies?
I joined F.V. Martin Trucking in September 1991 as Operations Manager and have been with the company for 35 years.

- Give us a quick rundown of your work history.
I started in the trucking industry working in the shop before becoming a driver. From there, I moved into dispatching and operations, eventually joining F.V. Martin Trucking as Operations Manager. I later started Martin Transportation and American Freight Inc. and eventually became the owner of F.V. Martin Trucking. Today, I oversee all three Martin Companies.

- What do you enjoy most about working in the trucking/transportation industry?
I love trucks, employing good people, and negotiating contracts. I’ve spent my entire career in this industry, and I still enjoy the business today.

- What are you most proud of during your time with the Martin
Companies?
Building a team of trustworthy people who I can count on to run our companies. Having the right people in the right places and trusting them to do their jobs has been a big part of our success.

- What are 2–3 of your favorite hobbies or things you enjoy doing outside of work?
My favorite thing is spending time with my wife, kids, and dogs. I’m also a big football and NASCAR fan, and I enjoy riding motorcycles—Harleys or dirt bikes, I don’t care which.

- Give us one random fun fact about yourself.
I’ve been around here so long, I’m not sure there are any surprises left!

- What’s one piece of advice or life lesson you’ve learned that has stuck with you?
Before I drove a truck by myself for the first time, I told my dad I was worried about all the experienced drivers around me. He told me, “When you find one good enough to drive two trucks at a time, worry about him. Until then, you drive yours and let them drive theirs.”
That advice has stuck with me my entire career: focus on what you can control, do your job well, and let everyone else drive their own truck.

09/23/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Tiffani! 🎂

Today we’re celebrating another special birthday here at American Freight Inc.!

We’re thankful for all your hard work and everything you bring to the AFI team. We hope you have a great day and an even better year ahead!

Happy Birthday from all of us at AFI! 🎉🚛

09/20/2026

🎉 Join us in wishing Dawn a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🚛

Today, we’re excited to celebrate Dawn and all that she brings to the American Freight Inc. team!

Dawn, your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated. We’re thankful to have great people like you representing AFI and helping keep things moving every day.

We hope you have a fantastic birthday filled with celebration, and we wish you nothing but the best in the year ahead! 🎉

Happy Birthday, Dawn — from everyone

09/19/2026

09/16/2026

🎉 Welcome to the AFI Team, Kylie!

We’re excited to welcome Kylie Smith to American Freight Inc. as our newest Freight Broker!

Kylie officially joins the AFI team today, and we’re looking forward to seeing her grow, build relationships, and help us continue Moving America Forward, One Load at a Time. 🇺🇸🚛

Welcome aboard, Kylie! We’re glad to have you on the team! 👏