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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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For the fiscal year ended: Commission file number:
DECEMBER 31, 1995 0-15010
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MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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DELAWARE 39-1140809
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

129 MARTEN STREET 54755
MONDOVI, WISCONSIN (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive
Offices)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(715) 926-4216

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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: NONE
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / /

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. /X/

As of March 7, 1996, 2,941,616 shares of Common Stock of the Registrant were
outstanding, and the aggregate market value of the Common Stock of the
Registrant (based upon the last reported sale price of the Common Stock at that
date by the Nasdaq National Market), excluding shares owned beneficially by
officers and directors was approximately $18,974,277.

Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporates by reference
information (to the extent specific pages are referred to herein) from the
Registrant's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1995
(the "1995 Annual Report"). Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K
incorporates by reference information (to the extent specific sections are
referred to herein) from the Registrant's Proxy Statement for its annual meeting
to be held May 7, 1996 (the "1996 Proxy Statement").

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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

(a) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS.

Marten Transport, Ltd. ("the Company") is a long-haul truckload carrier
providing protective service transportation, which is temperature controlled or
insulated carriage of temperature sensitive materials and general commodities
and carriage of time sensitive freight, pursuant to operating authority, both
contract and common, granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission ("ICC") and
currently regulated by the United States Department of Transportation ("DOT")
and the Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA").

As of December 31, 1995, the Company operated a fleet consisting of 1,097
tractors and 1,438 trailers (all of which are protective service trailers). Of
the total fleet, 955 tractors were Company-owned and 142 tractors and 3 trailers
were under contract with independent contractors who also provide the services
of a driver satisfactory to the Company. As of December 31, 1995, the Company
had 1,254 employees, including 979 drivers, none of whom is represented by a
collective bargaining unit.

The Company was organized under Wisconsin law in 1970 as a successor to a
sole proprietorship operated by Roger R. Marten since 1946. In 1988, the
Company reincorporated under Delaware law. The Company's executive offices are
located at 129 Marten Street, Mondovi, Wisconsin 54755, and its telephone number
is (715) 926-4216.

(b) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS.

Since its inception, the Company's revenue, operating profits and assets
have been attributable primarily to one business segment--long-haul truckload
carriage of temperature and time sensitive materials and general commodities.

(c) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

The Company specializes in protective service transportation of foods,
chemicals and other products that require temperature controlled or insulated
carriage. The Company also provides carriage of dry freight for customers
requiring the special services the Company offers. In 1995, the Company derived
approximately 79% of its revenue from hauling products requiring protective
service and 21% of its revenue from hauling dry freight. Most of the Company's
dry freight loads require special services the Company offers or permit the
Company to position its equipment for hauling protective service loads. The
specialized transportation services offered by the Company include:

- dependable, late model tractors which allow timely deliveries

- late model temperature controlled trailers

- scheduled pickups and deliveries

- assistance in loading and unloading

- the availability of extra trailers that can be placed for the
convenience of customers

- sufficient equipment to respond promptly to customers' varying
requirements

- an on-line computer system which allows customers to obtain
information regarding the status of deliveries
MARKETING AND CUSTOMERS

Senior management and marketing personnel seek customers whose products
require protective or other specialized services and who ship multiple
truckloads per week. To minimize empty miles, the Company places special
emphasis on soliciting customers whose shipping requirements allow the Company
to balance the number of load originations and terminations in any given area.

A key element of the Company's emphasis on service is its strong commitment
to accommodating the individualized requirements of its customers. The Company
has developed an electronic data interface ("EDI") system, through which the
Company can provide its customers with current information regarding the
location and status of shipments in transit. This system also allows customers
to place orders, and the Company to bill customers, electronically. The Company
also utilizes a satellite tracking system that enhances monitoring of truck and
shipment locations.

The Company maintains marketing offices in its Wisconsin headquarters, as
well as other selected locations throughout the United States. Marketing
personnel travel in their assigned regions to solicit new customers and maintain
contact with existing customers. Once a customer relationship is established,
the primary Company contact is one of the Company's customer service managers.
Working from the Company's terminal in Mondovi, Wisconsin, the customer service
managers regularly contact existing customers to solicit additional business on
a load-by-load basis, particularly when equipment will be available nearby
following a completed haul. Each customer service manager is assigned to
particular customers and is responsible for monitoring overall transportation
and service requirements as well as freight movements for each assigned
customer. These efforts to coordinate shipper needs with equipment availability
have been instrumental in maintaining an average empty mile factor of 7.1% in
1995.

The Company sets its own freight rates instead of using those published by
tariff publishing bureaus, which allows the Company to offer rates that are more
responsive to market conditions and the level of service required by a
particular customer. The Company's rate structure is designed to compensate the
Company for the cost of protective service revenue equipment as well as hauling
loads into areas that generate empty miles.

The Company derived approximately 11% of its revenue from a single
customer, The Pillsbury Company, in 1995. The Company derived approximately
12% of its revenue in 1994 and 14% of its revenue in 1993 from the Phillip
Morris group of companies, which included 11 different accounts in 1994.

OPERATIONS

The Company's operations are designed for efficient use of equipment while
maintaining the emphasis placed on providing individualized service to
customers. The Company's computer system provides real-time, on-line
information to track shipments and increase equipment utilization as well as to
assist management in long-range planning and trend analysis.

The Company maintains its dispatch operations in its Mondovi, Wisconsin,
headquarters. The customer service managers are assigned to particular
customers and regions and work closely with the Company's fleet managers,
marketing personnel and drivers. Loads are assigned to drivers by load
planners. Loads are then dispatched by fleet managers who are assigned a group
of drivers regardless of load destination. Once a load has been dispatched, a
fleet manager is responsible for its proper and efficient delivery and tracks
the status and location of that load through daily contact with drivers.
Customer service managers coordinate with the Company's marketing personnel to
match customer needs with Company capacity and location of revenue equipment.
Each driver is monitored daily on his/her location, load temperature and any
problems by the appropriate fleet


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manager.  This information, along with information concerning available
loads, is constantly updated on the Company's computer system.
Computer-generated information is used to meet delivery schedules, respond to
customer inquiries and match available equipment with loads.

The Company's primary traffic lanes are between the Midwest and the West
Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, East Coast and from
California to the Pacific Northwest. The average length of a trip (one-way)
was 1,145 miles during 1995, 1,132 miles during 1994 and 1,143 miles during
1993. The Company's loads generally move from origin directly to
destination, thus eliminating any need for freight terminals. The Company
operates maintenance facilities in Mondovi, Wisconsin; Ontario, California;
Wilsonville, Oregon; and Jonesboro, Georgia.

The Company has agreements with various fuel distributors which enable
drivers to purchase fuel at a discount while in transit. The Company also
purchases fuel in bulk in Mondovi and at its maintenance facilities.

DRIVERS

As of December 31, 1995, the Company employed 979 drivers and had
contracts with independent contractors for the services of 142 tractors that
provide both a tractor and a qualified driver for the Company's use. The
Company recruits drivers from throughout the United States. The ratio of
drivers to tractors as of December 31, 1995, was 1 to 1. None of the
Company's drivers is represented by a collective bargaining unit. The
Company's turnover of drivers was approximately 62% in 1995, which the
Company believes is in line with turnover rates in the industry, based on
industry surveys.

Drivers, including independent contractors, are selected in accordance
with specific Company guidelines relating to safety records, driving
experience and personal evaluations. A new driver is trained in all phases of
Company policies and operations as well as safety techniques and
fuel-efficient operation of the equipment. All new drivers must also pass a
road test prior to assignment to a vehicle. The Company maintains a
toll-free number, satellite tracking and a staff of fleet managers to provide
timely communication and support for drivers while on the road for extended
periods.

To retain qualified drivers and promote safe operations, the Company
purchases premium quality tractors and equips them with optional comfort and
safety features, including air ride suspension, air conditioning, high-quality
interiors, power steering, engine brakes and double sleeper cabs. The Company
maintains stringent screening, training and testing procedures for its drivers
to reduce the potential for accidents and the corresponding cost of insurance
and claims.

Company-employed drivers receive a fixed rate per mile which is increased
based on the driver's length of service. Drivers are also eligible for bonuses
based upon safe, efficient driving. The Company believes that its compensation
program provides an important incentive to attract and retain qualified drivers.

The Company compensates independent contractors on the basis of a fixed
rate per mile or a percentage of revenue from loads hauled. Independent
contractors pay their own fuel, insurance, maintenance and repairs and other
expenses. Independent contractors that have been under contract with the
Company for at least six months are also eligible to purchase shares of
Company Common Stock pursuant to a stock purchase plan sponsored by the
Company, which provides that the Company will pay the brokerage commissions
on purchases and the costs of administering the plan.


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REVENUE EQUIPMENT

The trucking industry requires significant capital investment in revenue
equipment. The Company has elected to finance its revenue equipment purchases
using long-term debt with significant current maturities, causing a working
capital deficit. The Company has operated effectively with a working capital
deficit due to a combination of operating profits, short turnover in accounts
receivable and cash management.

The Company's policy is to purchase tractors and trailers manufactured to
Company specifications. The Company's tractors are generally manufactured by
Freightliner or Kenworth, a subsidiary of PACCAR, Inc. Most of the Company's
tractors are equipped with 365/400 horsepower Detroit Diesel or Cummins engines,
which are designed to enable the equipment to maintain constant speed with
optimum fuel economy under conditions often encountered by the Company's
equipment, such as mountainous terrain and maximum weight loads. Most of the
Company's single van trailers are manufactured by Utility or Great Dane and are
equipped with Thermo-King cooling and heating equipment. The current cost of a
temperature-controlled, protective service trailer is approximately $40,000.
Standardization of equipment enables the Company to simplify driver training,
control the cost of spare parts inventory, enhance its preventive maintenance
program and increase fuel economy.

The following table shows the type and age of equipment owned by the
Company as of December 31, 1995:

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MODEL YEAR TRACTORS SINGLE VAN TRAILERS
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1996 179 162
1995 259 263
1994 164 243
1993 285 278
1992 67 109
1991 1 143
1990 --- 6
1989 --- 201
1988 --- 30
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Total 955 1,435
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The single van refrigerated trailers are 48 feet long (1,337 trailers) or
53 feet long (98 trailers) by 102 inches wide with a minimum of 102 inches of
inside height.

The Company's policy is to replace its tractors and trailers based on
factors such as age, the market for used equipment and improvements in
technology and fuel efficiency. During 1995, 46 tractors and 185 trailers were
added, net of equipment trades. In 1996, the Company plans to purchase 369
tractors (for which 318 tractors will be traded) and 412 trailers (for which
162 trailers will be traded).

The Company has a comprehensive maintenance program for its Company-owned
tractors and trailers to minimize equipment downtime and enhance resale value.
Inspections, repairs and maintenance are performed regularly at the Company's
facilities in Mondovi, Wisconsin; Ontario, California; Jonesboro, Georgia; and
Wilsonville, Oregon, and at independent contract maintenance facilities in the
Company's service territory. The Company's tractors and trailers are washed
regularly to enhance appearance and prolong equipment life.


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EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 1995, the Company employed 1,254 people, of whom 979
were drivers, 111 were mechanics and maintenance personnel and 164 were support
personnel, including management and administration. None of the Company's
employees is represented by a collective bargaining unit, and the Company
considers relations with its employees to be good.

COMPETITION

The trucking industry is highly competitive. The Company competes
primarily with other protective service truckload carriers and with private
carriage fleets. For freight that does not require protective service trailers,
the Company also competes with dry freight truckload carriers and to a lesser
extent with railroads. The Company competes primarily on the basis of its
quality of service and its ability to provide protective service and other
specialized services. Several other truckload carriers offering protective
service have substantially greater financial resources than the Company, own
more equipment and carry a larger volume of freight than the Company.

REGULATION

The Company is a motor common and contract carrier regulated by the DOT and
the FHWA along with various state agencies. These regulatory authorities have
broad powers, generally governing activities such as authority to engage in
motor carrier operations, rates and charges, and certain mergers, consolidations
and acquisitions. The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 (the "MCA") substantially
increased competition among motor carriers and limited the level of regulation
in the industry. The MCA enabled applicants to obtain ICC operating authority
more easily and allowed interstate motor carriers such as the Company to change
their rates without ICC approval. The law also allowed for the removal of many
route and commodity restrictions on the transportation of freight. The Trucking
Industry Regulatory Reform Act of 1994 (the "TIRRA") has further increased
industry competition and limited industry regulation. The TIRRA repealed tariff
filing for individually determined rates; simplified the granting of ICC
operating authority; and pre-empted price, route and service regulation by the
states. Effective January 1, 1996, the ICC Termination Act of 1995 abolished
the ICC and transferred its regulatory authority to the DOT and the FHWA.

Motor carrier operations are subject to safety requirements prescribed by
the DOT governing interstate operations. Such matters as weight and dimensions
of equipment are also subject to federal and state regulations.

The Company also has operating authority in the Canadian Provinces of
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company's executive offices and principal terminal are located on
approximately seven acres in Mondovi, Wisconsin, which currently consists of
approximately 28,000 square feet of office space and approximately 21,000 square
feet of equipment repair and maintenance space. It was originally constructed
in 1965 and was expanded in 1971, 1980, 1987 and 1993.

The Company also maintains a maintenance facility in Ontario, California.
This facility is currently leased from R & R Properties, a sole-proprietorship
owned by Randolph L. Marten, for a period of 5 years terminating December 31,
1999. The current lease provides for rent of $126,000 per year from 1995
through 1999. This rent is based on the debt service of R & R Properties to
finance this facility. The Company is required to bear the cost of insurance,
maintenance and repairs, taxes, special assessments and utilities. In 1993, the
Company remodeled this facility. This


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facility includes approximately 2,700 square feet of office space and 8,000
square feet of equipment repair and maintenance space. The parking lot
measures 150,000 square feet.

The Company purchased a maintenance facility in Jonesboro, Georgia in 1993.
The building at this facility measures approximately 12,500 square feet and
consists of office space and a two and one-half bay service and repair space.
This facility also has parking for up to forty tractors and trailers.

The Company purchased a maintenance facility in Wilsonville, Oregon in
1995. The building at this facility, which is approximately 20,000 square feet,
consists of office space and an eight-bay service and repair space. This
facility also has an eight acre paved and fenced yard area.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is a party to routine litigation incidental to its business,
primarily involving claims for personal injury and property damage incurred in
the transport of freight. The Company self-insures for property damage and
cargo claims. The Company partially self-insures for losses related to
automobile liability, general liability, workers' compensation claims and
employees' group health benefits. The Company also maintains an insurance
policy that limits annual aggregate Company losses to $9 million for automobile
liability, workers' compensation and general liability claims. The Company
believes that its current liability limit is reasonable under the circumstances.
It is possible, however, that the Company could incur liability in excess of its
policy limits, in which case its financial condition could be adversely
affected.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year covered by this Report.

ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The Company's executive officers and their ages along with the offices held
as of March 1, 1996, are as follows:

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NAME AGE POSITION
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Randolph L. Marten 43 Chairman of the Board,
President, Chief Operating
Officer and Director

Darrell D. Rubel 50 Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer, Assistant Secretary
and Director

Timothy P. Nash 44 Vice President of Sales

Franklin J. Foster 40 Vice President of Finance

Robert G. Smith 52 Vice President of Operations
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Randolph L. Marten  has been a  full time  employee  of the Company since
1974. Mr. Marten has been a Director of the Company since October 1980, its
President and Chief Operating Officer since June 1986 and its Chairman of the
Board since August 1993. Mr. Marten was Vice President of the Company from
October 1980 to June 1986.

Darrell D. Rubel has been a Director of the Company since February 1983,
its Chief Financial Officer since January 1986, its Treasurer since June 1986
and its Executive Vice President since May 1993. Mr. Rubel was also Secretary
of the Company from June 1986 until August 1987 and Vice President from January
1986 until May 1993, and has been Assistant Secretary since August 1987.

Timothy P. Nash has been Vice President of Sales since November 1990 and
was Regional Sales Manager from July 1987 to November 1990. Mr. Nash was a
regional sales manager for Overland Express, Inc., a long-haul truckload
carrier, from August 1986 to July 1987.

Franklin J. Foster has been Vice President of Finance since December 1991
and was Director of Finance from January 1991 to December 1991. Mr. Foster was
a vice president in commercial banking for First Bank National Association from
October 1985 to January 1991.

Robert G. Smith has been Vice President of Operations since June 1993 and
was Director of Operations from September 1989 to June 1993. Mr. Smith was
director of operations for Transport Corporation of America, an irregular-route
truckload carrier, from January 1985 to September 1989.

Executive Officers of the Company are elected by the Board of Directors for
one-year terms, commencing with their election at the first meeting of the Board
of Directors immediately following the annual meeting of shareholders and
continuing until the next such meeting of the Board of Directors.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information under the caption "Common Stock Data" on page 20 of the
Company's 1995 Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The financial information under the caption "Five-Year Financial Summary"
on page 9 of the Company's 1995 Annual Report is incorporated herein by
reference.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The information under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on pages 10 and 11 of the
Company's 1995 Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.


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ITEM 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The Company's Financial Statements and the report of its independent public
accountants on pages 12 through 19 of the Company's 1995 Annual Report are
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

A. DIRECTORS OF THE REGISTRANT.

The information under the captions "Election of Directors--Information
About Nominees" and "Election of Directors--Other Information About Nominees" in
the Company's 1996 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

B. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

Information concerning Executive Officers of the Company is included in
this Report under Item 4A, "Executive Officers of the Registrant."

C. COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.

The information contained under the caption "Section 16 Compliance" in the
Company's 1996 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information under the captions "Election of Directors--Director
Compensation" and "Compensation and Other Benefits" in the Company's 1996 Proxy
Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The information under the caption "Principal Stockholders and Beneficial
Ownership of Management" in the Company's 1996 Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The information under the caption "Certain Transactions" in the Company's
1996 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.


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PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) 1. Financial Statements:

The following Financial Statements are incorporated herein by reference
from the pages indicated in the Company's 1995 Annual Report:

Report of Independent Public Accountants - page 19

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 - page 12

Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994
and 1993 - page 13

Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Investment for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 - page 13

Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994
and 1993 -page 14

Notes to Financial Statements - pages 15 - 19

2. Financial Statement Schedules:

None.

3. Exhibits:

The exhibits to this Report are listed in the Exhibit Index on pages 11 -
14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. A copy of any of the exhibits
listed or referred to above will be furnished at a reasonable cost to any
person who was a shareholder of the Company as of March 28, 1996, upon
receipt from any such person of a written request for any such exhibit.
Such request should be sent to Darrell D. Rubel, Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer, Marten Transport, Ltd., 129 Marten Street,
Mondovi, Wisconsin 54755.

The following is a list of each management contract or compensatory plan or
arrangement required to be filed as an Exhibit to this Annual Report on
Form 10-K pursuant to Item 14(c):

(1) Marten Transport, Ltd. 1986 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended.

(2) Marten Transport, Ltd. 1986 Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan, as
amended.

(3) Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 1993, between the Company and
Darrell D. Rubel.

(4) Marten Transport, Ltd. 1995 Stock Incentive Plan.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K: None during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 28, 1996 MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.


By /s/ RANDOLPH L. MARTEN
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Randolph L. Marten
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief
Operating Officer


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
Report has been signed below on March 28, 1996 by the following persons on
behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated.

SIGNATURE TITLE
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/S/ RANDOLPH L. MARTEN Chairman of the Board,
- ----------------------------------- President, Chief Operating
Randolph L. Marten Officer (Principal Executive
Officer) and Director

/S/ DARRELL D. RUBEL Executive Vice President, Chief
- ----------------------------------- Financial Officer, Treasurer,
Darrell D. Rubel Assistant Secretary (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
and Director

/S/ ARNOLD P. SCHULTZ Director
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Arnold P. Schultz


/S/ LARRY B. HAGNESS Director
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Larry B. Hagness


/S/ THOMAS J. WINKEL Director
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Thomas J. Winkel


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MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.

EXHIBIT INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT
ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995

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ITEM NO. ITEM METHOD OF FILING
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation
of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (File No. 33-75648).

3.2 Bylaws of the Company. . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (File No. 33-75648).

4.1 Specimen form of the
Company's Common Stock
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 33-8108).

4.2 Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . See Exhibit 3.1

4.3 Bylaws of the Company. . . . . . . . See Exhibit 3.2

9.1 Voting Trust Agreement
dated February 14, 1983,
as amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 9.1 to
the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 33-8108).

9.2 Agreement regarding Voting Trust
Agreement, dated May 4, 1993 . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.2 to
the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993 (File
No. 0-15010).

10.1 Marten Transport, Ltd.
1986 Incentive Stock Option
Plan, as amended . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986 (File
No. 0-15010).
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10.2 Marten Transport, Ltd.
1986 Non-Statutory Stock
Option Plan, as amended. . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987 (File
No. 0-15010).

10.3 Real Estate Lease dated
November 29, 1994 between
the Company, as Lessee,
and R & R Properties and
Randolph L. Marten, as Lessor. . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-15010).

10.4 Stock Restriction Agreement
among Roger R. Marten,
Randolph L. Marten and
Darrell D. Rubel . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File
No. 33-8108).

10.5 Agreement on Credit Terms
dated as of January 5, 1990
between the Company and
First Bank National
Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1989 (File No. 0-15010).

10.6 Amendment to Agreement
on Credit Terms dated as of
July 31, 1990 between the
Company and First Bank
National Association . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-15010).

10.7 Lease Agreement and Supplement
No. 1 to Lease Agreement
dated April 1, 1990 between
the Company and Barclays Leasing,
Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-15010).

10.8 Lease Agreement dated
September 12, 1990
between the Company and
Truck Country of WI, Inc.. . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1991 (File No. 0-15010).
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10.9 Security Agreement dated
January 12, 1990, as
amended, between the
Company and First Bank
National Association . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-15010).

10.10 Second Amendment to
Agreement on Credit
Terms dated May 31, 1991
between the Company and
First Bank National
Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-15010).

10.11 Amendment No. 3 to Agreement on
Credit Terms dated May 17, 1993
between the Company and First Bank
National Association . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.3 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1993 (File No. 0-15010).

10.12 Employment Agreement dated
May 1, 1993 between the
Company and Darrell D.
Rubel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.1 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1993 (File No. 0-15010).

10.13 Stock Redemption Agreement dated
June 21, 1994 between the Company
and Darrell D. Rubel, as Personal
Representative of the Estate of
Roger R. Marten. . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-15010).

10.14 Marten Transport, Ltd. 1995 Stock
Incentive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-15010).
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13.1 1995 Annual Report to
Shareholders - pages 9-21. . . . . . Filed herewith.

23.1 Consent of Arthur
Andersen LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . Filed herewith.

27.1 Financial Data Schedule. . . . . . . Filed herewith.

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