Question 1

Is TRANS AMERICAN a carrier or broker?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

We are an asset-based carrier.

Question 2

What is an asset-based carrier?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

A carrier who owns and operates their own equipment inventory.

Question 3

Is TRANS AMERICAN a Public or Private corporation?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

Trans American Trucking Service, Inc. and subsidiary Trans American Export Packing, LLC. are privately owned corporations.

Question 4

What services does TRANS AMERICAN offer in addition to trucking?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

We provide warehousing and outdoor storage, container stripping and transloading, export packing, boxing and crating both on and off site, NCB inspections and can also accommodate special requests.

Question 5

Is TRANS AMERICAN well known and respected?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

A: Yes, having been in business since 1976 we’ve earned and maintained a bulletproof reputation for our trucking, warehousing, import and export services.  TRANS AMERICAN is one of the few Heavy & Specialized trucking companies with decades of experience hauling freight up to 150-Tons throughout the congested Northeastern United States.

Question 6

What are your cargo limits?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

By weight we can transport 300,000lbs per piece.  By volume we have 550,000 sq-ft combined indoor and outdoor storage space.

Question 7

Who operates your warehouses?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

We own and operate our warehouse and packing facilities that are staffed with TRANS AMERICAN salaried employees.

Question 8

How does TRANS AMERICAN obtain trucking permits?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

A: We have inhouse procurement and conduct our own route surveys.  Our Permits department and escort drivers work closely alongside our truck drivers and dispatch personnel to ensure every move is completed efficiently and on-time.

Question 9

Is TRANS AMERICAN authorized to transport Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

Yes, we are permitted under FMCSA rules to transport HAZMAT classes 3, 4, 8 and 9.

Question 10

Does TRANS AMERICAN have multiple terminal and warehouse facilities?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

We have facilities located in New Jersey, Maryland and New Hampshire. (https://www.transamer.com/posts/locations)

Question 11

Does TRANS AMERICAN insure my shipments?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

Yes, subject to terms & conditions of the Rules Tariff 300.  For further information contact your Trans American sales representative or our insurance and safety department. (https://www.transamer.com/assets/documents/tnas_rules_tariff_300-2024.pdf)

Question 12

What forms of security does TRANS AMERICAN utilize?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

Our facilities are safeguarded by 24/7 video surveillance, and we rely on private security in addition to municipal law enforcement.  We do not use canines.

Question 13

Does TRANS AMERICAN have foreign and/or domestic agents?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

We have a select few European agents.  We do not have domestic agents.

Question 14

Are your rates negotiable?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

Within reason, dependent upon volume and activity.

Question 15

Does TRANS AMERICAN ever joint venture projects?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

Only when the job requires equipment beyond the scope of our own assets.  For example: cranes, licensed riggers, union labor, or special security requirements.  Joint venture partners must meet our high safety standards and be financially sound.

Question 16

What if I have special needs, requests, requirements?

Tom Jensen · Accepted Answer

Come meet with our warehouse and packing manager as well as our transport engineers. TRANS AMERICAN is confident that we can present a safe, economical, and logical solution.  We have the tools, knowledge and experience to get the job done on time and within budget.

On time and on budget, since 1976.