Trailer Bridge
Trailer Bridge is a privately held, asset-based full-service logistics company founded in 1991 in Jacksonville, Florida, providing Jones Act ocean freight between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, Caribbean, domestic trucking, international forwarding, and U.S. government/defense logistics to enterprise and mid-market shippers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersJacksonville, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Trailer Bridge does
Trailer Bridge is a Jacksonville, Florida-headquartered, privately held full-service logistics company founded in 1991 that operates an asset-based ocean and over-the-road transportation network connecting the U.S. mainland with Caribbean destinations (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands) and serving domestic and international shippers across North America. The company's core offering is Jones Act-compliant ocean freight between Jacksonville and San Juan using owned roll-on/roll-off (RORO) and load-on/load-off barge vessels that handle containerized cargo, vehicles, and oversized freight, complemented by a full domestic transportation portfolio (full truckload, LTL, intermodal, temperature-controlled, drayage, cross-border, warehousing, and cross-docking) and international shipping services (freight forwarding, customs clearance, cargo insurance). Its revenue model is transaction-fee based with multi-year contracts and quote-based pricing determined by cargo type, weight, dimensions, route, and service level, while government logistics is contracted on a managed-services basis through the USTRANSCOM PORTS contract and the Naval Supply Systems Command's WEXMAC 2.0 TITUS program.
The company's go-to-market is sales-led, with dedicated account managers handling supply chain needs for enterprise and mid-market customers and supplemented by self-service tools including the Web'nTransit customer portal for account management and QuickTrack for shipment status inquiries. Trailer Bridge holds long-term lease agreements with JAXPORT at Blunt Island Terminal and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, and operates government logistics offices in Frankfurt, Germany to support European defense and NATO exercises. Its technology stack centers on operational visibility rather than AI: BlackBerry RADAR asset tracking, the Web'nTransit portal, and QuickTrack shipment tracking form the digital layer, while the underlying competitive moat rests on Jones Act regulatory protection, owned fleet, terminal leases, and integration into the U.S. defense logistics ecosystem.
Trailer Bridge firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Trailer Bridge
- Legal name
- Trailer Bridge, Inc.
- Website
- https://trailerbridge.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Trailer Bridge is a privately held, asset-based full-service logistics company founded in 1991 in Jacksonville, Florida, providing Jones Act ocean freight between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, Caribbean, domestic trucking, international forwarding, and U.S. government/defense logistics to enterprise and mid-market shippers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Trailer Bridge industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ocean Freight & Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Barge & Offshore Towage (Barge Moves, Rig/Platform Tows) (TLAHAHAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Trailer Pooling, Rental & Depot Services (Yard Pools, One-Way) (TLABACAJ)
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Where Trailer Bridge is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jacksonville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Trailer Bridge business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Ocean Freight Transportation: Asset-based ocean freight services between U.S. mainland and Caribbean destinations including Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Operates roll-on/roll-off (RORO) and load-on/load-off barge service supporting containerized cargo, vehicles, and oversized freight.
- Domestic Transportation: Over-the-road trucking services including full truckload, LTL, intermodal, temperature-controlled, drayage, cross-border, warehousing, and cross-docking services within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- International Shipping: Freight forwarding, customs clearance and compliance, and cargo insurance services for international shipments.
- Government Logistics: Project logistics and European services for federal, state, and local government agencies including USTRANSCOM PORTS contract and WEXMAC 2.0 TITUS program support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing for transportation services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Trailer Bridge product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Trailer Bridge is a full-service logistics and ocean transportation company offering asset-based ocean freight services between the U.S. mainland and Caribbean destinations (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands) via roll-on/roll-off and load-on/load-off barge service. The company also provides domestic transportation (truckload, LTL, intermodal, drayage, warehousing), international shipping (freight forwarding, customs clearance, cargo insurance), and government logistics services supporting USTRANSCOM and Department of Defense contracts.
Product overview
Trailer Bridge is a full-service logistics provider offering a comprehensive suite of transportation solutions. The portfolio includes Caribbean ocean shipping (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands) via roll-on/roll-off barge service; Domestic Transportation services (Full Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Temperature Controlled, Drayage, Cross-Border, Warehousing, Cross-Docking); International Shipping (Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Cargo Insurance); and Government Logistics (Project Logistics, European Services). The company also provides self-service tools including Quick Track for shipment tracking and Web'nTransit customer portal. A key differentiator is their asset-based ocean service model with direct Jacksonville–San Juan shipping lanes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Caribbean Shipping Ocean freight services between the U.S. mainland and Caribbean destinations including Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and U.S. Virgin Islands, featuring roll-on/roll-off barge service for flexible cargo configurations.
- Domestic Transportation
Quantifiable outcome
- 146 pieces of military cargo moved in first operation under USTRANSCOM PORTS contract
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Trailer Bridge
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Trailer Bridge technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature3 records
Trailer Bridge partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Job Corps JacksonvilleminorEducational partnership offering students hands-on learning opportunities at Trailer Bridge facilities. Company donated a shipping container for training and skills development. Students practice loading containers and tractor trailers as part of career exploration program.
- CareerSource of Northeast FloridaminorWorkforce development partnership participating in 'Gateway to Careers' Job Fair and 'Recruitment Wednesday' events focusing on transportation and logistics career opportunities.
- USTRANSCOM (U.S. Transportation Command)corePrime contractor for Port Operations and Related Transportation Services (PORTS) contract. Trailer Bridge manages stevedoring and port operations including cargo staging, tally, handling, and vessel stevedoring. The company is one of 30 global businesses supporting military port operations. Operations have included exercises in Norway (Defender 2025, Formidable Shield, Swift Response 2025) and Puerto Rico.
- Naval Supply Systems CommandcoreParticipant in WEXMAC 2.0 (Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract 2.0) TITUS program. The $45 billion contract ceiling program involves 109 companies covering logistics, humanitarian aid, and defense support for joint operations from January 2025 through December 2029, extendable through December 2034.
- BlackBerrycoreTrailer Bridge invests in BlackBerry RADAR asset tracking technology to increase visibility into customer freight movement and bring efficiencies to supply chain operations.
- ATS InternationalcoreLong-time partnership for over-the-road transportation coordination. ATS International managed transportation both stateside and in Puerto Rico for mega-generator project cargo shipments. Trailer Bridge's roll-on/roll-off barge supported the ocean portion of complex oversized cargo moves.
- Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)coreLong-term lease agreement signed with Jacksonville Port Authority signaling long-term commitment to the Puerto Rico trade. Trailer Bridge operates at JAXPORT Blunt Island Terminal.
- Puerto Rico Ports AuthoritycoreLong-term lease agreement with Puerto Rico Ports Authority demonstrating commitment to the San Juan port operations and Puerto Rico trade lane.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Trailer Bridge competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Crowley Maritime Corporation: One of the four primary Jones Act carriers serving Puerto Rico and a direct competitor to Trailer Bridge on the Jacksonville–San Juan trade lane, also offering Caribbean shipping, domestic logistics, and government/defense contract services including broader vessel and terminal capacity.
- Tropical Shipping: Ocean carrier serving Caribbean destinations from U.S. East Coast ports with comparable breakbulk, containerized, and project cargo capabilities; competes with Trailer Bridge for Caribbean shipping customers and offers similar supply chain integration.
- TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico: Direct Jones Act competitor operating the Jacksonville–San Juan trade lane with similar RORO and containerized capabilities; competes head-to-head with Trailer Bridge for shippers and government cargo moving between U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico.
- National Shipping of America: One of the four primary Jones Act carriers in the Puerto Rico trade, providing comparable ocean freight service between U.S. mainland and Caribbean destinations; competes directly with Trailer Bridge for the same shipper base and government cargo.
- Sea Star Line: Jones Act carrier historically serving Puerto Rico/Caribbean trade, now operating under the Crowley umbrella; competes in the same U.S. mainland–Puerto Rico containerized freight lane as Trailer Bridge with comparable RORO and container capabilities.
- Liberty Global Logistics: Logistics company specializing in Puerto Rico and Caribbean shipping, offering ocean freight, trucking, and warehousing services that overlap directly with Trailer Bridge's Caribbean shipping and domestic transportation verticals.
Broad incumbents
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American freight broker and third-party logistics provider; competes with Trailer Bridge's domestic transportation and freight forwarding services through an asset-light model at much greater scale, and is the former employer of CEO Mitch Luciano.
- Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider competing with Trailer Bridge's international shipping/freight forwarding services at significantly larger scale; operates as an asset-light alternative to Trailer Bridge's asset-based ocean model.
- J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large publicly-traded intermodal and truckload carrier offering domestic transportation services that overlap with Trailer Bridge's domestic FTL/LTL/intermodal vertical, though without Trailer Bridge's Jones Act ocean capability.
- Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest U.S. truckload carrier providing full truckload, LTL, and logistics services across North America; competes with Trailer Bridge's domestic transportation vertical but lacks dedicated ocean or Jones Act capability.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trailer Bridge leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Trailer Bridge funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Trailer Bridge M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Trailer Bridge
What does Trailer Bridge do?
Trailer Bridge is a full-service logistics and ocean transportation company offering asset-based ocean freight services between the U.S. mainland and Caribbean destinations (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands) via roll-on/roll-off and load-on/load-off barge service. The company also provides domestic transportation (truckload, LTL, intermodal, drayage, warehousing), international shipping (freight forwarding, customs clearance, cargo insurance), and government logistics services supporting USTRANSCOM and Department of Defense contracts.
Is Trailer Bridge a public or private company?
Trailer Bridge is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Trailer Bridge founded?
Trailer Bridge was founded in 1991. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Trailer Bridge based?
Trailer Bridge is headquartered in Jacksonville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Trailer Bridge make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Ocean Freight Transportation is the primary driver. The others are domestic Transportation, international Shipping and government Logistics.
Who are Trailer Bridge's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Crowley Maritime Corporation, Tropical Shipping, TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, National Shipping of America, Sea Star Line and Liberty Global Logistics. Broad incumbents are C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Kuehne+Nagel, J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Knight-Swift Transportation.
Does Trailer Bridge have an API?
No public API is recorded for Trailer Bridge.
What industry is Trailer Bridge in?
Trailer Bridge's product category is Ocean Freight & Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAHAF, Barge & Offshore Towage (Barge Moves, Rig/Platform Tows), with a secondary code of TLABACAJ, Trailer Pooling, Rental & Depot Services (Yard Pools, One-Way). Its NAICS code is 483111 and its SIC code is 4400.