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The Carrier of Choice

Transam was started in 2006 with a single truck and a vision to create a North American logistics company. Headquartered in the GTA Transam took a calculated approach to growth all the while making sure the fundamentals of customer service and on time damage free delivery were never compromised. Transam is proud of its history and roots, and growth continues to be a focus as we add trucks, drivers, trailers and of course customers to our fine operation.

TESTIMONIALS

N Sharifullin

Customer

“Excellent service: fast and reliable. Looking forward to do more business with you.”

Adam Durczok

Truck Driver

“If anyone looking for a decent place to work for then Transam is the right place to be. Out of my 25 years of driving for a lot of other places this one is number 1. Great Dispatch, Great office staff. Amazing owners. The respectable and honest place to work.”

Paul Shteyn

Business Development Manager

“This company treats you like family. Amazing please to work.”

2006 › ESTABLISHMENT

March 6, 2006

THE BEGINNING OF THE ROAD

Dmitri Protas begins the journey for Transam Carriers in the basement of a bungalow in North York. His time as a truck driver has given him more than theoretical knowledge, he has the experience to understand how a successful business works from the ground up. His mind is clear, creative, and ready for the tasks of accounting, dispatching, and doing everything he can to get Transam Carriers up and running for the future he envisions.

2006

THE FIRST YEAR

In the first year for the company, 12 trucks are in operation. The first logo is designed.

2007-2008

GROWTH AND EXPANSION

During these early years, Transam Carriers grows to 20 trucks. Operations are expanded to the east coast, including the New England states.

End of 2008 - early 2009

OFFICE IN BRADWICK

The company moves to a 3,000 square foot office in Bradwick. The new property has a garage operation and adjacent yard to the office. The staff now includes three working in dispatch, one in accounting, one in safety, and one mechanic.

2009

LOGO UPDATE

This year the company has 18 trucks in operation. A new logo is designed, a wing emblem with a prominent bison in the center.

2012

NEW LOCATION, NEW POSSIBILITIES

Transam Carriers' office, Keele, 2009

Operations move to the Keele location during February and March. The company has now expanded to 6,000 square feet of office space, an 80,000 square foot warehouse, and a 10,000 garage operation. There are approximately 20 employees, including 3 mechanics. The company has now grown to be a 50 truck operation.

2013

NEW DIVISION AND CONTINUING GROWTH

The company begins the Express division to offer expedited LTL service to the eastern seaboard. The U.S. operation rapidly grows to 18 trucks and the service continues to grow during the year.

March 2016

10 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Transam Carriers celebrates 10 years in business.

December 2016

MOVE TO DONEY CRESCENT

Transam Carriers' office, Doney Crescent, 2016

The constantly growing company again changes location, this time to 205 Doney Crescent in Concord. The company is now a 90 truck operation with 40 staff and 3 mechanics. The new location has a cross-dock facility and a larger yard to accommodate the equipment needed to meet the company’s rapid growth.

May 27, 2017

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

The company receives the award at the Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships. James Taylor takes home Rookie of the Year for Transam Carriers.

2017

COMPANY'S STYLE UPDATE

The logo is updated again to a more modern Bison head with a yellow background and a new font for Transam Carriers. Operations expand to 110 trucks.

A new slogan is “Here For the Long Haul”.

2018

12 YEARS = 12 RULES OF SUCCESS

The company celebrates 12 years in business. Each month, Transam Carriers focuses on remembering one of their twelve rules for the success and spirit of Transam Carriers. The rules are: Honesty, Equality, Reliability, Responsibility, Stability, Respect, Comfort, Flexibility, Safety, Balance, Wellness, and Team.

A service shop is added.

By mid-year, the fleet officially expands to 120 vehicles.

2020

NEW WEBSITE

Transam Carriers launches a new, modern website to better serve the customers and employees.

PRESENT

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QUICK QUOTE

With a continuously growing fleet of tractors, dry vans, and a comprehensive array of logistics and freight forwarding services, we are “Here for the Long Haul” to meet your diverse business requirements and exceed your expectations.