Rockford Transport was established in 1993 by Craig and Glenda Sockwell. The company started with just one truck, one customer, and a guiding motto, "our expectation is customer satisfaction." Over the first 10 years, Rockford Transport grew through word of mouth and customer testimony. During that time, the Sockwells invested their profits back into the company to purchase state-of-the-art equipment. During the 2000's Rockford Transport grew rapidly.

Awards, certifications, generosities

In 2004, Rockford Transport was named "Small Business of The Year" by the Northern Illinois Minority Company Association. The company is currently certified as a Minority Business Enterprise with the city of Rockford. Rockford Transport was also recognized as "People You Can Count On" by Rockford Registered Star.

Rockford Transport has regularly contributed time and money to many local charity organizations including; Breast Cancer Awareness Pink-out Annual Event, the Rockford Police and Fireman Annual Flag Football program, Black/Hispanic Achiever Scholarship, Youth in Sports Classic, and the local American Youth Soccer Association of Rockford.

In addition to their charity work, the Sockwells serve on a variety of community boards within the Rockford area.