Supor
J. Supor & Son is a third-generation, family-owned heavy logistics company providing integrated heavy hauling, trucking, crane, rigging, warehousing, and catastrophic recovery services for industrial clients across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersKearny, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Supor does
J. Supor & Son Trucking & Rigging Co., Inc., doing business as Supor, is a third-generation, family-owned heavy logistics company founded in 1960 in Kearny, New Jersey. The company provides integrated heavy hauling, trucking, railcar transportation, heavy rigging, crane service, warehousing, import/export, catastrophic recovery, and turnkey project services for industrial clients across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its differentiated equipment base — a 300+ piece specialty fleet including Scheuerle hydraulic modular trailers, a Dual Lane Hydraulic Transport system rated to more than one million pounds, Liebherr cranes from 15 to 1,000 tons, and 500–1,000-ton hydraulic gantry and jacking systems — supports moves that standard logistics providers cannot execute, evidenced by high-profile work such as the Miracle on the Hudson aircraft recovery in 2009 and million-pound turbine deliveries to the CPV Towantic Energy Center.
The company's two New Jersey facilities in Kearny and Harrison deliver over 1 million square feet of climate-controlled indoor storage, 35 acres of outdoor staging, ISPM-15 export certification, 24/7 security, overhead cranes to 100 tons, and direct rail and water access, enabling customers to receive, store, reload, and rig industrial equipment through a single provider. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-specific contracts with enterprise and industrial customers in utilities, engineering and construction, rail, aviation, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical segments, supplemented by 24/7 emergency catastrophic-recovery services (aircraft, railcar, and heavy-equipment salvage) accessed via a dedicated hotline.
Pricing is opaque and bespoke: labor is structured around an 8-hour workday with overtime differentials, standard liability coverage is capped at $2.50/pound to $100,000 absent declared values, payment terms are net-30 with 1% monthly interest on balances, and customers must carry $1M general liability and $1M automotive liability. Marketing relies on direct sales engagement with project estimators, a dedicated RFQ email channel, case-study content (Miracle on the Hudson, Bush Library engine), and a multi-channel social/web presence. The company has never raised external capital, has no parent, and remains entirely family-controlled across its third generation of leadership.
Supor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Supor
- Legal name
- J. Supor & Son, Inc.
- Website
- https://jsupor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- J. Supor & Son is a third-generation, family-owned heavy logistics company providing integrated heavy hauling, trucking, crane, rigging, warehousing, and catastrophic recovery services for industrial clients across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Supor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Heavy Hauling and Rigging Services
- NAICS
- Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Port/Terminal Vehicle Holding & Overflow Lots (TLALAKAE), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)
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Where Supor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kearny
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Supor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Heavy Hauling and Trucking Services: Long-haul trucking and heavy hauling transport services for oversized and overweight cargo across continental US, Canada, and Mexico. Includes flatbed trailers, stepdeck trailers, double drop trailers, RGN trailers, extendable trailers, and 13-axle trailers.
- Crane Services: High-capacity crane rental with operator services including telescopic truck-mounted, carry deck and heavy-duty hoisting equipment with lift capacities from 15 to 1000 tons.
- Rigging Services: Heavy rigging services including gantry systems, slide systems, hydraulic jacking, and specialized rigging gear for industrial projects.
- Warehousing and Storage Services: Indoor and outdoor storage services with over 1 million square feet of indoor space and 35 acres of outdoor space. Includes climate-controlled facilities, 24-hour security, and inventory control services.
- Import/Export Services: Overseas shipping and receiving of industrial goods with ISPM-15 certified export facility. Includes packaging, crating, tarping, shrink-wrapping, container and flat rack stripping services.
- Catastrophic Recovery Services: Expert salvage, recovery, and handling services for aircraft, railcars, and heavy equipment in emergency situations. Available 24/7 via emergency hotline.
- Turn-Key Project Services: Comprehensive project management including receiving, storing, reloading for road or rail transport, and professional rigging installation at final destination.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Project-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Supor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
J. Supor & Son provides integrated heavy transportation, crane, rigging, warehousing, and catastrophic recovery services for oversized and overweight industrial cargo. The company operates a 300+ piece fleet of specialized equipment including Scheuerle hydraulic modular trailers, Liebherr cranes with capacities from 15 to 1,000 tons, hydraulic gantry systems, and 1,000-ton jacking systems, supported by over 1 million square feet of indoor storage and 35 acres of outdoor space across Kearny and Harrison, NJ facilities.
Product overview
J. Supor & Son is a family-owned logistics services company offering an integrated suite of heavy transportation, crane, rigging, and warehousing solutions. The core offering consists of Heavy Hauling, Trucking, Railcar Transportation, Heavy Rigging, Crane Service, Warehousing, Import/Export Services, Catastrophic Recovery, and Turn-Key Projects. These services are supported by specialized equipment including Scheuerle hydraulic modular trailers, Dual Lane Hydraulic Transport Systems, Gantry Systems (40-1,000 tons), Hydraulic Jacking Systems (up to 1,000 tons), and 500-ton Hydraulic Gantry Systems. The company operates two New Jersey facilities in Kearny and Harrison with combined 35 acres outdoor space and over 1 million square feet of indoor storage, enabling them to provide comprehensive project solutions from transport to storage to final rigging installation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Miracle on the Hudson aircraft recovered intact from Hudson River and transported to museum in Charlotte, NC
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Companies that use Supor
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Supor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Supor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Weeks Marine Inc.corePartnered in the Miracle on the Hudson recovery mission, providing the barge and crane in the water for aircraft extraction. Supor led the recovery operation with Weeks Marine providing marine equipment and support for lifting the aircraft intact from the Hudson River.
- Waterway FerriescoreFirst responder waterway ferry service that acted quickly and professionally to rescue all passengers from the Hudson River following the Miracle on the Hudson emergency landing. Supor assisted only after all passengers were brought to safety.
- Carolinas Aviation MuseumminorFinal destination for the recovered Miracle on the Hudson aircraft, where it was transported and is now displayed as a historic artifact.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Supor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Landstar System: Landstar is a publicly traded asset-light transportation and logistics provider with a heavy/specialized haul division (Landstar Heavy Haul). While much broader than Supor, its specialized heavy-haul business competes for oversized transport jobs and offers a national owner-operator network.
Direct peers
- Bennett Motor Express: Bennett is a specialized heavy-haul trucking carrier focused on oversized and overweight loads using multi-axle trailers and escort vehicles. Direct competitor to Supor's heavy hauling and trucking services for industrial and energy customers.
- Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Barnhart is one of the largest U.S. providers of crane rental and heavy rigging services with 80+ locations nationwide. Directly comparable to Supor's crane and rigging business and competes on oversized/overweight industrial projects across similar end markets including utilities, energy, and manufacturing.
- Sterling Industrial LLC: Sterling Industrial provides specialized heavy rigging, millwright, and industrial relocation services with significant equipment capacity. Comparable to Supor's heavy rigging, gantry systems, and turn-key industrial relocation offerings.
- Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Bigge operates one of the largest crane fleets in North America with heavy rigging and specialized transport capabilities comparable to Supor's Liebherr crane fleet and gantry/jacking systems. Competitor on heavy industrial rigging jobs in the energy, infrastructure, and aerospace sectors.
- TNT Crane & Rigging: TNT provides crane rental, rigging, and heavy haul services across the U.S. with a large fleet of hydraulic and conventional cranes. Direct overlap with Supor's crane, rigging, and oversized transport offerings.
- Maxim Crane Works: Maxim is a major U.S. crane rental and lifting solutions provider with a national branch network. Offers overlapping high-capacity crane services (lattice boom, telescopic, crawler) directly comparable to Supor's 15–1,000 ton Liebherr fleet.
- Fraley & Schilling (Steed Standard Holdings): Fraley & Schilling specializes in heavy haul, flatbed, and specialized freight trucking across the U.S. Comparable to Supor on long-distance oversized transport for construction, energy, and industrial customers.
- Tri-State Motor Transit (Universal Logistics): Tri-State specializes in heavy haul and oversized freight across North America, including for government, military, and industrial clients. Direct peer for Supor's specialized long-distance trucking and oversized load permitting expertise.
Regional players
- Trans-United Specialized Hauling: Trans-United provides specialized heavy hauling primarily across the Midwest with expertise in oversized industrial equipment transport. Comparable business model to Supor's heavy hauling services but with a more concentrated regional footprint than Supor's national reach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Supor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Supor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Supor M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Supor
What does Supor do?
J. Supor & Son provides integrated heavy transportation, crane, rigging, warehousing, and catastrophic recovery services for oversized and overweight industrial cargo. The company operates a 300+ piece fleet of specialized equipment including Scheuerle hydraulic modular trailers, Liebherr cranes with capacities from 15 to 1,000 tons, hydraulic gantry systems, and 1,000-ton jacking systems, supported by over 1 million square feet of indoor storage and 35 acres of outdoor space across Kearny and Harrison, NJ facilities.
Is Supor a public or private company?
Supor is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Supor founded?
Supor was founded in 1960. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Supor based?
Supor is headquartered in Kearny, United States, in the North America region.
How does Supor make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Heavy Hauling and Trucking Services are the primary driver. The others are crane Services, rigging Services, warehousing and Storage Services, import/Export Services, catastrophic Recovery Services and turn-Key Project Services.
Who are Supor's main competitors?
Landstar System is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Bennett Motor Express, Barnhart Crane & Rigging, Sterling Industrial LLC, Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., TNT Crane & Rigging, Maxim Crane Works, Fraley & Schilling (Steed Standard Holdings) and Tri-State Motor Transit (Universal Logistics). Trans-United Specialized Hauling is listed as a regional player.
Does Supor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Supor.
What industry is Supor in?
Supor's product category is Heavy Hauling and Rigging Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADADAI, Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers, with a secondary code of IMAHABAE, Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial). Its NAICS code is 4842 and its SIC code is 3530.