Trailer Bridge

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Ocean freight shipping
• Logistics transportation
• Roll-on roll-off barge
• Caribbean shipping services
• Government logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. International Shipping: Freight forwarding, customs clearance and compliance, and cargo insurance services for international shipments.
4. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Job Corps JacksonvilleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Educational 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 FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Workforce 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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Prime 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 CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Participant 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.
• BlackBerrycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Trailer Bridge invests in BlackBerry RADAR asset tracking technology to increase visibility into customer freight movement and bring efficiencies to supply chain operations.
• ATS InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Long-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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Long-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 AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Long-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

Direct 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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