This year we are supporting (2) racers. We will try to keep the updates weekly as these men race on the weekends.

Shawn White, races here in the Midwest at Plymouth, IN, Shawn is a Driver in the company. His team name is Whitelighting Racing.

Race Results:  

June 20th Shawn placed 3rd in the Heat and 13th in the Feature.

June 26th:  Transmission problems DNF...  Shawn is currently 8th in the points race..

July 3rd:   More Transmission problmes,, Did not Race,, there is next week...

Aug 14th: Finished 4th in the Heat and 11th in the Feature.

Aug 20th: Finished 6th in the Heat and 6th in the Feature. In the Feature with 3 laps to go, came from the back to 6th..

 

 

Justin Webb from Drummonds, TN is 23 Years old and drives a 305 Wingless Sprint Car

Race Results:   June 19th Justin finished 6th in the Heat after mechanical problems,, and finished 5th in the Feature after starting 9th..

July 6th: Finished 2nd in the Hear Race, Last Place in the Feature after another driver contacted the car cutting a tire..

July 17th: Finished 2nd in the Heat Race and 2nd in the Feature, with no damage to the car !!!!!!!!  Very good weekend..

July 24th: Finished 2nd in the heat,, DNF due to a wreck in front of him that resulted in minor damage to his car..

Aug7th: DNF  car flipped in front of Justin,, got 2 tires and axle is broke... Maybe next weekend,, Repairs to do now...

 

Trans-United's Driver of the Year

Harold Weiland (pictured below) has been named Trans-United's 2009 Driver of the Year. Harold has been with Trans-United for nearly 20 years and has over 47 years experience as a driver. He is a local Northwest Indiana resident. He has been married for 49 years and is the proud father of two. To qualify for Driver of the Year drivers must attend at least half of the quarterly safety meetings, be with the company for a minimum of one calendar year and have no claims or accidents within that year. Once nominated, the Trans-United employees vote and the driver with the most votes wins. Congratulations, Harold!!!

 

Trans-United now a proud partner with C-TPAT

C-TPAT was launched in November 2001 and is now the largest and most successful Government-Private sector partnership to emerge since 9/11. The C-TPAT program revolves around the need to have increased awareness of terrorist activities and security in the Transportation Industry. We must have security procedures in place for cargo that is not loaded in the United States. Trans-United's partnership with C-TPAT is one more example of how we go the extra mile for our customer's and our country's safety.

 

Wind Power!

Trans-United Moving Equipment that Powers America

Trans-United, Inc has developed a Wind Department focused on the unique requirements of the industry. We handle inbound components to the factory as well as finished product delivering to wind farms across the US. Our WInd Department has people qualified to arrange for any mode of transport required...from Ocean to Barge, Rail and, of course, Truck. We love a challenge! Tell us about yours today.

Pictured below - 82 foot Wind tower mid-section headed for IA

 

 

 

 

Got Delicate Hospital Equipment? Trans-United Can Move it

Big Can Still be Delicate. 

This Trans-United driver was faced with many obsticles while transporting this MRI Module. There were over 20 miles of bad roads, tree limbs hanging down, road signs in the way and plenty of tough right turns. Trans-united drivers are experts in the field. They took their time and delivered this delicate piece of equipment to the hospital without a scratch.

Overall Dimensions - 134' L x 14'6 W x 15'4 H x 199,500 LBS.

 

 

 

 

Trans-United Ready to Serve for Our Nation's Security

Shipped back home to the USA from Afghanistan, these military vehicles will be repaired and sent back to the battle field to fight another day in the global war on terror.

Pictured Below: Military Fuel and Water Tanker

 

Pictured Below: Tank - M113 Armored Personnel Carrier

 

 

 

Service, The Trans-United Point of Difference

Trans-United is pleased to announce the addition of two new service oriented positions within the company. Lisa Krueger has moved from the Customer Service Department to handle a new role as our Northeast Region Business Development Representative. Chris Coppinger has moved from the Recruiting Department to handle the Midwest Region Business Development Representative position. Both individuals have many years of experience in the Trucking industry. These new Business Development Representatives will provide dedicated service and support for our customers and agent family within their respective regions. We are devoted to assisting and supporting our customers and agent family throughout the business process. Our mission is our continuous improvement as a company making quality and service among our main "Points of Difference" that separate us from the rest. Congratulations, Lisa and Chris.   

 

Customer Testimonial

At Trans-United, Inc. our customers are often our best advertisers. Check out the comments and pictures one of our customers sent us regarding a recent load we moved for them

Jeff -

Anthony and Jim did a great job for us!  I was very pleased with the way that they worked with us.  I'd have them on another job in a heartbeat.

Here are some photos of the loads.

Thanks again.  I do enjoy working with you and your people.

Regards,

-John-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trans-United, Inc. a SmartWay Transportation Partner

Trans-United is committed to clean air and reducing fuel consumption. Trans-United has been recognized by the EPA for our social responsibility and leadership ability. We are not only an industry leader but we are doing the right thing for the future.

 

 

 

Trans-United Offers Warehousing / Storage

Trans-United, Inc.. has secure warehousing facilities in Chicago, Illinois and Burns Harbor, Indiana both facilities are close to International Ports and offer the following: 
Chicago: a heated, fire resistant facility with 24 hour security, up to 100 ton overhead crane capacity, forklift services and rail access.
Burns Harbor: heated inside storage and outside storage with loading docks, an 18-ton mobile crane as well as 8 and 12.5 ton forklift capacity.

 

 

Got Something BIg To Move? Trans-United is Here to Help. 

Check out some of our recent Super Load moves. Trans-United, Inc. has drivers and dispatchers qualified to arrange for any mode of transportation required. Whether it be ocean, barge, rail and of course, truck.

10-axle step stretch - 133' L x 14'6 W x 15'3 H x 196,000 LBS.

  

 

 

6-Axle Double Drop loading a cold box -104' L x 13' W x 14' H x 97,000 LBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big or Small Trans-United can Handle it All.

In times of need, Trans-United is always ready to help. From natural disasters, to plant relocations, to simply delivering the equipment you need, Trans-United can help you get the job done. We make sure our tractors and trailers are the right match for your shipments of machinery and or fabrications and that your equipment is securely mounted to the trailer to insure a successful move.

Pictured Below: 2380 LBS Compressors on a Step Deck Trailer Heading for Omaha, NE.