As executives across industries prioritize longevity and sustainable growth, family-owned enterprise, Trans American Trucking Service, Inc. epitomizes enduring values, and long-term commitment through its prudent management.

With 48 years of industry experience, the company has evolved from humble beginnings—a single truck and flatbed—to become a trusted provider of transportation, warehousing, packing, and export services. It is strategically located in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and also offers a terminal within five miles of the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, allowing it to work within tighter schedules, resulting in reduced overall cost along with greater customer satisfaction.

“Our company, with its years of experience and longevity of workers and drivers, ensures our customers freight is delivered safe and on time,” says Craig McGraw, VP of sales & marketing, Trans American Trucking Service, Inc.

It offers specialized heavy haul transportation capable of handling overweight and over-dimensional freight and cargo up to 300,000 pounds. The company is authorized to ship throughout the US and Canada and is also equipped with a fleet ranging from three-axle flatbeds to 19-axle combinations.

Trans American also improves its market standing by offering comprehensive packaging and warehousing services. The packaging services encompass containerization, export boxing and skidding, export tarping, moisture vapor bag packing, shrink wrap, vapor corrosion inhibitor services and offsite packaging.

It uses high-quality materials to crate, containerize or pack outbound shipments to any specification, while also providing import services that include container stripping, trans loading, cargo distribution and storage.

The company caters to clients’ warehousing needs from its two locations. The NJ location has a total of 300,000 square foot of storage space. In addition, the NJ facility is equipped with overhead cranes that have a capacity of 300,000 pounds and forklifts capable of handling up to 25 tons, allowing them to accommodate cargo of all sizes. Baltimore’s location boasts 80,000 square feet of indoor space along with two acres of outdoor with cranes and forklifts capable of handling 80,000 pounds.

The distinguishing factor of Trans American is its in-house permit department that guarantees operational quality, safety and efficiency. It aids in navigating regulatory requirements, maintaining updated permits and ensuring compliance.

In an era where communication and expertise are paramount, Trans American distinguishes itself by fostering a work environment of a dedicated team boasting decades of collective experience.

Trans American’s streamlined operational structure has a sales team of five professionals covering the country to secure new business while nurturing existing client relationships. Pricing solutions are customized by a three-person department, ensuring tailored proposals for each client. Once accepted, operations seamlessly transition to a diverse team overseeing tasks ranging from heavy hauling to brokerage services. The in-house permit department, led by a supervisor who has over 30 years of experience with Trans American, works closely with state agencies in obtaining permits for the oversized moves in a timely fashion due to his relationships in the industry and the company’s excellent safety record. Safety, IT, and billing functions are diligently managed, ensuring compliance and transparency. The warehouse operations are efficiently handled by a 20-person team in New Jersey and a 10-person team in Baltimore, overseen by experienced managers.

Unlike larger companies, Trans American’s customer service is highly personalized with a dedicated staff for each transport that assists clients in navigating through various channels.

All these services equip it to tackle the sudden challenges faced by clients. One such instance was when a client's cargo was stuck at JFK airport, incurring potential storage costs of $10,000 per day. The company received a call on a Friday night and promptly dispatched a driver the next day, showcasing its readiness to assist beyond regular hours. The cargo was stored at the company's location until its final delivery later that week, saving the client from hefty storage costs.

Trans American’s operational excellence is a result of being ingrained as a legacy within the family. The family's involvement in the business goes beyond just ownership. Many family members play integral roles in its operations, contributing to its growth and success over the years.

This close-knit family environment extends to their relationships with clients and employees, fostering a sense of community and trust.

As the company celebrates nearly five decades in business, its journey from modest beginnings to expertise in transportation and logistics serves as a testament to the power of steadfast dedication and long-term vision.