Elliott Transportation Systems, Inc., Moorhead
Jim Elliott

"In the transportation business, a location with interstate and highway access is critical. The place we're located is ideal. It's right off Interstate 94. That easy access means a lot to us and to the businesses going up around us.

"I think Moorhead's leading the way. They've sure done a good job with me. They don't just get you over here and leave you alone. They're always wondering what you're going to do for expansion and what they can help you with. I've been in Moorhead more than nine years, and we've put up three buildings. Every building we've put up has brought new jobs into Moorhead. And they've helped me through every one of them. Between Moorhead and Economic Development, they're the reason I'm succeeding over here."

When Jim Elliott established Elliott Transport Systems (ETS) in Moorhead in 1992, he bucked a trend by establishing a trucking firm in Minnesota. ETS operates 45 over-the-road trucks traveling the entire United States with the exception of New England. ETS also operates 8 gravel semis locally. Jim recently constructed a 12,000 warehouse for lease, and plans to construct more warehouse facilities, all adjacent to the company headquarters at 4101 32nd Avenue South in the MCCARA Industrial Park.