Trans-Care

What Trans-Care does

Trans-Care is a family-owned and operated ambulance transportation company headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, founded in 1992 by Russell Ferrell to address a shortage of quality ambulance services in West Central Indiana. The company delivers a full continuum of medical transport services — Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Specialty Care Transport (SCT), Long Distance Transportation, and Bariatric Transportation up to 700 lbs — alongside municipal 911 emergency response, non-emergent scheduled transport (dialysis, radiation therapy, wound care), special event standby, and disaster deployment. The clinical fleet is built on Type III Ambulances equipped with hospital-grade technology including Hamilton T-1 transport ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) capability, 12-lead EKG transmission, IV pump management, chest tube management, and pediatric restraint systems.

The business operates across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky through nine physical office locations, with the Ohio footprint added in 2024 through the acquisition of First Care Ambulance (Cincinnati). Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based transport fees billed to hospital networks, government 911 contracts, and direct patient billing, supplemented by a professional-services revenue stream from an in-house EMS education division offering EMR ($425), EMT ($850), and a fully employer-paid Paramedic program, plus continuing education courses (ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, BLS/CPR). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct contractual relationships with hospital systems for throughput and bed-control optimization, and municipal governments for 911 dispatch coverage — combined with event-driven demand from sporting and public gathering organizers. The company is a private, founder-family-controlled business with no disclosed institutional investment, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

Trans-Care

Legal name

Trans-Care Ambulance

Website

https://trans-care.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Trans-Care is a family-owned ambulance transportation company founded in 1992, providing BLS, ALS, specialty care, bariatric, and 911 emergency transport services to hospitals, municipalities, and patients across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, with an integrated in-house EMS education division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Transportation Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Special Needs Transportation (485991), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Care Transport (CCT) & Specialty Transport Teams (HLAFANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interfacility Transport (IFT) & Patient Transfer Services (HLAFANAF), Special Needs & Senior Transportation Services (TLAFAKAI), Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) (HSABAOAA)

Keywords

• Ambulance transportation services
• Emergency medical services
• Medical transport services
• EMS education programs
• Non-emergency medical transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Terre Haute

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Emergency Ambulance Transportation Services: Emergency medical transport services including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Specialty Care Transport (SCT), and Long Distance Transportation. Revenue generated through hospital partnerships, 911 contracts, and direct patient billing.
2. Non-Emergent Medical Transport: Scheduled, reliable care for routine medical visits including dialysis, radiation therapy, and wound care transport.
3. EMS Education and Training Programs: EMT and EMR certification courses, continuing education, and refresher courses. Revenue generated through course fees paid by students.
4. Special Event Medical Standby: On-site medical teams provided for public gatherings and sporting events.
5. Industrial Safety Training: Safety and emergency care training provided to industrial sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trans-Care is a family-owned ambulance transportation company providing Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Specialty Care Transport (SCT), Long Distance Transportation, Bariatric Transportation, 911 emergency services, and non-emergent medical transport across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The company also operates an in-house EMS education division offering EMR, EMT, and Paramedic certification programs along with continuing education courses. Services are delivered through nine office locations using a fleet of Type III ambulances equipped with advanced medical technology including Hamilton T-1 transport ventilators and 12-Lead EKG transmission.

Product overview

Trans-Care is a family-owned ambulance transportation company offering a unified portfolio of medical transport services and EMS education programs. The core offering comprises clinical transportation services (Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Specialty Care Transport, Long Distance Transport, and Bariatric Transport) that serve patients in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Complementing the transport services is a complete EMS education division providing Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Paramedic training programs, plus continuing education courses including ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and NAEMT certifications. The company recently expanded through acquisition of First Care Ambulance, adding Ohio operations to its service network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance transportation for patients requiring non-invasive monitoring and care, staffed by certified EMTs focused on safety, ease, and well-being during transport.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Specialty Care Transport (SCT)
• Long Distance Transportation
• Bariatric Transportation
• 911 Emergency Services
• Non-Emergent Medical Transport
• Special Event Standby
• Disaster Deployment
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program
• Paramedic Training
• Continuing Education Courses
• EMT/Paramedic Refresher Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 33+ years of family-owned operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hospital NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans-Care prioritizes forming partnerships with hospital networks to optimize patient throughput and bed control. These partnerships extend beyond compliance to mutual accountability at negotiated rates. The company leverages technology to streamline patient transportation and create optimal conditions for hospital efficiency.
• First Care Ambulance (Acquisition)coreOthersTrans-Care acquired First Care Ambulance, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. This expansion allows Trans-Care to serve more miles and more communities while maintaining unwavering commitment to quality care. The acquisition brings additional Ohio locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Batavia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acadian Ambulance Service: Family-owned multi-state private ambulance operator covering Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee with similar BLS, ALS, specialty care, and air medical services; shares Trans-Care's regional family-owned profile and broad clinical capability set.
• Priority Ambulance: Multi-state private ambulance and NEMT provider operating across the Southeast and Midwest; closely comparable growth-via-acquisition model and similarly broad service mix including ALS, SCT, and interfacility transport.
• Cataldo Ambulance Service: Privately held New England ambulance company offering BLS, ALS, specialty care, and wheelchair transport with an integrated EMS education division; directly comparable in service breadth and education-led model.
• Medstar Ambulance: Michigan-based private ambulance provider delivering 911, interfacility, and specialty care transport across multiple counties; comparable multi-county regional operator with similar payer mix and clinical capabilities.
• Mobile Medical Response: Michigan-based private ambulance and NEMT operator serving multiple states with 911, ALS, and scheduled transport services; directly comparable in scale, regional footprint, and service portfolio.
• Sunstar Paramedics: Florida-focused private ambulance provider delivering 911, interfacility, and critical care transport; comparable as a regional operator with advanced clinical capabilities and long-tenured operations.
• Elite Ambulance: Midwest-based private ambulance company serving Illinois and surrounding states with basic, advanced, and specialty transport; comparable in regional scope, service mix, and reliance on hospital partnerships.
• Patient Transport Services (PTS): Midwest-focused NEMT and wheelchair transport operator serving hospitals and dialysis centers; comparable in scheduled medical transport use cases that complement Trans-Care's NEMT and bariatric lanes.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): National private ambulance conglomerate operated under Global Medical Response that competes for 911 and interfacility contracts across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky; broad incumbent competing head-to-head on municipal bids but with far larger national scale.
• Falck USA: U.S. arm of global ambulance operator Falck providing 911, interfacility, and industrial services; broader incumbent with deeper capital but less of a localized family-owned brand identity in the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/transcareems
• Facebookfacebook.com/TransCareAmb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trans-care-ambulance-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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