In 1954 Denali Transportation Corp. was founded in Fairbanks, Alaska. Founder Leo Schlotfeldt was committed to providing a superior transportation service at a time in Alaska when there was little infrastructure and a harsh, unforgiving environment. At that time, people depended on their resourcefulness and innovation to provide reliable transportation of goods. From the mid 1970’s until 1999, Denali Group, Inc. grew and expanded from their Fairbanks base to include their present locations in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Seattle.