Choctaw Transportation Company

05/29/2026

A few weeks ago, we lost a great friend, mentor, and industry leader.

Choctaw Transportation Company joins the construction and transportation industries in mourning the loss of Daniel Kirkwood Fordice III.

Dan Fordice leaves behind a legacy that will endure for generations. Through his leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence, he helped strengthen the foundation upon which our industry stands today. The roads we travel, the projects we build, and the partnerships that unite our industry are stronger because of his contributions.

As a leader of Fordice Construction Company and National President of the Associated General Contractors of America, Dan understood that lasting success is built the same way great structures are built: through integrity, trust, hard work, and service to others. He devoted his life to creating those cornerstones, and the result is an industry that is more connected, more resilient, and better positioned for the future because of his influence.

Those who knew Dan experienced a man who valued people above all else. He was a mentor, a friend, a veteran, a pilot, and a man of deep faith whose impact reached far beyond boardrooms and job sites. He had a unique gift for bringing people together, creating opportunities, and inspiring others to lead with purpose.

One friend described Dan as the kind of person who made everyone around him better. We have found that to be true. His leadership aligned people around a common purpose and helped elevate not only individual companies but our entire industry.

On behalf of everyone at Choctaw Transportation Company, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Ann Claire, his children and grandchildren, the Fordice family, and the countless friends, colleagues, and industry partners who were blessed to know him.

We are grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside Dan through the AGC community and will continue to honor the example he set. The foundation he helped build remains strong, and his influence will continue to guide those who follow.

Thank you, Dan, for a life of service, leadership, and purpose. Your legacy is firmly embedded in the structures we build, the relationships we cherish, and the future of our industry.

Here is a link honoring his aviation career and one of his beloved war planes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzaGpGOGd6A

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country.

Because of their sacrifice, we continue to enjoy the freedoms we live and work under every day.

From all of us at Choctaw Transportation Company, thank you to our heroes, veterans, active military, and their families for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

We remember.
We honor.
We will never forget.

05/01/2026

Great job, guys!

04/02/2026

03/27/2026

For 68 years and four generations, Choctaw Transportation Company has been proud to serve the transportation industry.

As we continue that legacy, we are looking for a hardworking individual to join our team as dump truck drivers out of our Union City, Tennessee transportation division.

If you’re ready to be part of a company built on hard work, reliability, and tradition, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today at: Choctawtrans.com\employment

Apply in person:
2353 Highway 104 West
Dyersburg, TN

Choctaw Transportation Company is a Equal Opportunity Employer

03/16/2026

For 68 years and four generations, Choctaw Transportation Company has been proud to serve the river industry and the communities along it.

As we continue that legacy, we are looking for a hardworking individual to join our team as a General Yard Laborer in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

If you’re ready to be part of a company built on hard work, reliability, and tradition, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today at: Choctawtrans.com\employment

Apply in person:
2353 Highway 104 West
Dyersburg, TN

Choctaw Transportation Company is a Equal Opportunity Employer.

03/06/2026

From Cotton Fields to Cattle Country

Loading cottonseed at our Heloise River Port today and sending it north by barge to Iowa where it will be used as nutritious cattle feed for a dairy operation.

It is always great to see agriculture and river transportation working together to move products from the South to support livestock producers across the Midwest.

Just another day of letting the river do the heavy lifting.

03/02/2026

Let's congratulate Dakota, Teddy, and Holly on their work anniversaries! We are so glad you are here!

02/26/2026

Today, Air Evac Lifeteam 75 - Dyersburg, TN led an outstanding BLS/CPR training for employees at Ford Construction, Choctaw Transportation, and Camden Gravel!

We are incredibly grateful for the time, professionalism, and expertise the AirEvac crew brought to this training. The instructors were knowledgeable, engaging, and made the material practical and easy to understand. Their hands-on approach gave our employees real confidence in their ability to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.

Investing in safety is investing in our people, and we couldn’t ask for a better partner in helping us do just that. Thank you again, AirEvac, for equipping our teams with life-saving skills that truly make a difference!

02/24/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 Annual Leadership Meeting!

Over the past several years, our focus has been on elevating our success with a clear vision. Moving from themes of Excellent to Elite to Together We R.I.S.E, that progress is a credit to the people who show up every day committed to doing the job right.

This year’s theme is Back to the Basics. It is about reinforcing expectations and recommitting to the fundamentals that built this company 69 years ago this year. The work ethic. The accountability. The leadership. The standards that created our legacy and continue to define who we are.

Last year we celebrated a huge milestone in business across our family of companies, and another milestone anniversary is right around the corner for us! Our legacy matters. Fourth generation leadership matters. Developing the next generation of leaders matters. Protecting the reputation that has been built over decades matters.

We are proud of where we come from and confident in where we are going. 2026 is here, the work is in front of us, and we are ready!