TransAmerica Express: Shipping Logistics Provider, USA

TransAmerica Express Has Been Named One Of The Top 20 Freight Brokerage Companies In North America By Transport Topics

3/31/2020

TransAmerica Express Logistics ranks 16 according to the Transport Topics 2020 Top 50 list of largest Freight Brokerages Companies in North America.

Companies on the Top 50 Freight Brokerage Companies list are ranked based on net revenue for the most recent 12-month period. The list also features breakdowns of the top freight brokerage firms, air and ocean freight forwarders, dry storage and refrigerated warehouse operators, and dedicated contract carriage service providers in North America.

To read more about the issues facing logistics companies and to get the latest news on the trucking and freight transportation industry, visit Transport Topics

https://www.ttnews.com/top50/freightbrokerage/2020.

TransAmerica Express Logistics Named to Food Logistics’ 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List

8/16/2019

Sacramento, CA —August 16, 2019 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named TransAmerica Express Logistics to its 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list.

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

8/14/2019

TransAmerica Express Logistics Ranks No. 232 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 1,796 Percent

NEW YORK, August 14, 2019 – Inc. magazine today revealed that TransAmerica Express Logistics is No. 232 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

TransAmerica Express Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership

5/9/2019

Sacramento, CA – TransAmerica Express today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains.

All About Refrigerated Freight and Reefer Best Practices

11/28/2018

Author: Donnovan N.

Reefers, also known as refrigerated truck trailers need to maintain a stable temperature from the moment they pick up the merchandise and until they drop it off. Usually, the reefers come with a dedicated refrigeration system to maintain the quality and temperature for that shipment.

Every since refrigeration units for trailers were patented in 1939, lots of trailers started to use them. Nowadays you can find around 500,000 reefers in the US, and they distribute 90% of the food in the US. The temperature for these reefers will vary, which is why they have a lot of insulation and the refrigeration unit is very easy to control.

How can you maintain your refrigerated truck safe and clean?

10/15/2018

Handling a refrigerated truck can be very time-consuming and challenging. Most of the time you need to pay a lot of attention to the cleanliness and performance for your refrigerated truck if you want to keep it running properly in the long run. With that in mind, we created a quick list of things you need to focus on when you want to keep your refrigerated truck running properly.

What’s included in a Freight Quote?

9/6/2018

We all know that truckload costs tend to differ very often. But why does that happen? In order to understand these changes, we have to figure out what’s included in the Freight Quote. We start with the full truckload rates at first, as this is used when a shipper will have the load needed to full up the truck. The truckload rates are known for being simple to calculate since you just study the cost per mile. Or you can review the door to door rate.

Things to Look for when Finding a Great Truckload Carrier

8/17/2018

A business of any niche or size requires a solid plan for the supply chain management. Having a solid plan when it comes to moving items, from raw materials to end products, is important when it comes to keeping the customers happy and satisfied and in keeping the business running. In the case of most companies, it is best to hire out for transportation.

Overlength: Relevant Considerations In Non-Standard Freight Items

8/2/2018

When considering freighting factors, the price is usually the most compelling prerequisite in considering long-term profits.

However, taking into account all the components relative to logistical calculations; not only cost but pertinent logistical requirements which might demand customized solutions, the answer does not always lie in the cheapest solution.

What you need to know when finding or selecting the transportation freight carrier

7/23/2018

Finding or selecting a transportation carrier is the crucial decision you will make in your business. This is because when your orders aren’t shipped on time and damaged, you’ll have likely lost a client. Like it or not, freight shipping service could make or break your company, and they are an extension of your business. The transportation and trucking business is enormous. On a usual day in the US, approximately 43 million tons of goods, valued at

roughly $29 billion, moved almost 12 billion ton-miles on the countries interconnected transportation network. These local numbers are according to the BTS and provide you a simple snapshot of the importance of this sector. It’s staggering how important this business is with regards to moving your goods.

Advantages of Intermodal Shipping

7/15/2018

Intermodal shipping allows you to deliver freight in a vehicle or an intermodal container using different modes of transportation such as trucks, railways, and barges. It is often used in the food and beverage industries to deliver wine and beer, frozen goods and fresh produce to another location. Intermodal shipping offers the benefits of both rail and truck shipping for better efficiency.

Barges or trucks move the goods between the rail terminals and the drop-off point of the cargo. Rail can help companies save a significant amount of fuel as railroad cars can carry freight over long distances. Intermodal shipping can also handle the increase in demands better than other forms of delivery due to its improved reliability and speed. Since the general public doesn’t have easy access to container ports and rail yards, intermodal shipping offers increased security to shippers. There are a lot of reasons why you should go for intermodal transportation and here are just some of them.

Reasons to Choose LTL Shipping

7/12/2018

There are different ways to deliver goods from one place to another. One of these is intermodal shipping, which uses more than one mode of transportation to move cargo. Your freight can be moved via railway, truck, plane, cargo ships or barges. The shipping container or intermodal container makes these modes of transportation possible.

These shipping containers are standardized, so they can be stacked, loaded, unloaded and moved by companies that provide intermodal freight services. Intermodal shipping is usually more affordable than shipping freight by truck alone as it combines the cost-efficient benefits of both trucks and trains. When your goods are delivered by railway, much more load can be shipped for the same amount of energy used by a truck alone.

Another way to ship goods is through less than truckload (LTL) shipping. This is a good option if your cargo is too much for a parcel carrier service to handle, but not enough to need a full truckload. LTL shipments usually weigh 151 to 15,000 pounds.

HOW FREIGHT INSURANCE WORKS

7/9/2018

Merchants, for centuries, have tried to reduce the risks associated with conducting trade around the world to the barest minimum. Whenever goods move, there are bound to be risks involved, and their value might be partially or lost due to a host of different reasons. As a business owner, this can be very critical to your enterprise.

When To Go For Truckload Shipping

7/7/2018

Truckload shipping can help you transport large amounts of goods using a semi-trailer or intermodal container. It’s usually used to ship over 10,000-pound products. Unlike LTL (less-than-truckload) freight that transfers goods from one truck to another, truckload shipping delivers cargo directly to its destination. If your cargo is around or over 10,000 pounds and it can take up an entire truck container, going for truckload shipping might be your best option.

It is also a good choice if you need to transfer the goods to only one destination or if you want to load and unload the cargo on your own or have an agent do it for you.

Our New Better Business Bureau A Rating

6/26/2018

At TransAmerica Express, we are proud to announce that we have just become an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau. After assessing every aspect of our services, we were given an A rating. We are happy to remind you that this is one of the highest ratings any company can get.

Why we are excited about this rating is the public contribution to it. Their assessment and our public records were both used in the evaluation. To get this rating, a company must score at least 97. We are not only happy about it but we are also excited, and it has motivated us even to intensify our efforts to offer even better services to all our clients. With this new rating, we have now been placed among the best businesses in the country.

10 Ways to Get the Best Freight Shipping Rate

6/20/2018

Have you been provided with a massive quote after approaching your freight shipping company? Then there are some effective methods available for you to follow to save money and go for the best rate. Below mentioned are ten such effective ways out of them. You can try out any of the below-mentioned methods and stay away from spending a fortune on your freight shipping service provider.

How much does a driver of a trucking company can earn?

6/15/2018

If you are looking forward to working as a driver for a trucking company, it is essential to have a basic understanding of the amount that you will be able to earn as well. Then you can compare and see whether it aligns with your expectations or not.

The Ultimate LTL Shipper Checklist

6/10/2018

The LTL shippers tend to do a lot of mistakes, which can often end them up with disappointments. That’s where we thought of introducing an ultimate LTL shipper checklist. If you can follow this checklist, you will get the opportunity to stay away from pain and frustration associated with the process.

1. Pay attention towards appropriate packaging
As a LTL shipper, you need to keep in mind that your cargo is being shared with the cargo of few other suppliers. Therefore, you must pay special attention towards packaging. The exact approach that you will have to follow when packaging goods vary based on what you send. For example, if you are shipping an engine, you must drain all the liquids in it. You should not palletize machines that are made out of moving parts. You need to make sure that your packaging is appropriate enough to be transported in a truck, along with the other packages provided by different suppliers.

The era of driverless trucks is not too far away

5/20/2018

We have heard a lot about driverless cars in the news. But I’m sure this is the first time that you are going to read on driverless trucks.

As per the tech enthusiasts and scientists, autonomous cars would be available for sale within the next decade. Along with that, self-driving trucks will also come into play. Hence, all people related to the motor freight industry should keep their eyes on this news. It can create a tremendous impact on their career in the long run.

The importance of Electronic Logging Devices for Drivers

2/7/2018

The Electronic Logging Device is launched and is going to be made mandatory. It will help the carriers go through a smooth transition and handle the mandate effectively.

What is ELD?
To put it in simple words, ELD (Electronic logging device) is an electronic solution that helps truck drivers, as well as commercial motor carriers, keep track of hours of service quickly.
It will certainly create a safer environment for the drivers to work thereby reducing the driver tiredness that diverts to heads to unsafe roads. ELDs will surely make the entire process of tracking, managing and exchanging RODS (records of duty data) accurately and faster. The device will synchronize with the engine of the vehicle and will automatically record the drive time, which will give an accurate number of hours of service data.

Tips When Choosing a Shipping Company

12/30/2017

Some of you have probably heard about horror stories from your friends who didn’t receive their belongings and orders on time. Or sometimes the shipping delivery is too late.

Considering such a situation, it is essential for everyone to be aware enough and be educated when it comes to deciding to select a shipping company. You need to make sure that the shipper you choose is trustworthy, reliable and offer a reasonable price. Wherever you are, these tips can surely help you. Consider these as your guide when selecting a shipper to transport your items.

From asking of their tracking tools and equipment, their experiences with shipping & moving Internationally, to considering their overall pricing, surely you can find a shipper that will best work for the total transport of your goods.

How to prepare and pack the perfect pallet

8/30/2017

Packing a pallet and preparing it for shipping is anything but simple and if you do so incorrectly, it could prove to be very costly indeed. No matter which goods you are planning on packing, it’s vital that you securely pack your pallet and load it correctly. The last thing you want is for the contents of your pallet to become damaged in transit because they weren’t securely packed in place. They could also cause injury to others. To ensure this isn’t an issue, we’ve compiled this beneficial document for you. Below we’ll walk you through a step by step process of packing and be wrapping a pallet correctly, to ensure it remains safe and secure for the duration of its journey. So, without any further delay, let’s take a look at how you should package the perfect pallet.

Benefits of Utilizing a Shipping and Logistics Company

8/7/2017

What makes a company successful? Is it because of its leadership? Its active collaboration and innovation? The somewhat surprising reason for a business’s success, in the long run, is perhaps a matter of deciding between finding a way to increase revenue and reducing cost – most companies will choose to look for ways to increase their income. Or when it comes to deciding between making something better or cheaper, successful businesses will always want to improve rather than cut prices.

What You Did Not Know About Logistics and Shipping Companies

7/20/2017

Businesses that deal with a constant flow of products that need to be delivered from a production point to the point of consumption rely on transportation and logistics companies to take care of all transportation, supply and demand services, regardless of the field of activity.

This is because transporting products – particularly perishables - from one place to another can be a nightmare, especially for small businesses, which can be costly, and often poses a significant risk to a business’s reputation when its clients receive the product much later than anticipated or the products are physically damaged thus leading to a substantial cut in profit margins to a business.

Best Practices of a Shipping and Logistics Company

7/12/2017

Anyone who is thinking of venturing into business or is in the process of expanding an existing company understands that the success of any business is intricately linked to the performance of the supply chain. The resources a company has in place that involve moving its products efficiently to the customer plays a vital role in facilitating and optimizing the flow of products allowing companies to create better relationship value with their clients and overall business efficiency.

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