Transcope

What Transcope does

Transcope is a privately held, ICC-licensed specialized transportation, warehousing and logistics company founded in 1964 and headquartered in Deer Park, NY with a 130,000 sq ft climate-controlled warehouse facility in Randolph, NJ. The company operates across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and eastern Pennsylvania, providing trucking, warehousing and end-to-end logistics & distribution services anchored in the elevator, escalator and moving-walk vertical for premier international and domestic manufacturers, with secondary service to the architectural, HVAC, lumber, glass and special-events sectors.

The company's core product set is built around three integrated service lines: (1) Trucking Services — a diverse fleet including flatbed, tilt-bed, stretch/deck trailers, straight trucks, a knuckle-boom lift truck with 62-foot reach and 38,000 lb capacity, Moffett trucks and 20'-45' container chassis; (2) Warehousing Services — 130,000 sq ft of climate-controlled inside storage with 9 overhead cranes (3-ton to 30-ton), 65-foot drive-in/back-in loading bays, 24/7 security surveillance and real-time inventory reporting; and (3) Logistics & Distribution — full-lifecycle supply-chain management from planning and pickup through warehousing, distribution, inventory management and last-mile completion with technological control systems providing up-to-the-minute status reporting. Adjacent offerings include Knuckle Boom Crane Service for upper-floor installations and Import/Export Port Services at all NJ and NY ports, piers, steamship lines and rail lines.

Transcope monetizes through project-priced and contract-based services spanning transaction-based trucking fees, recurring warehousing arrangements, managed logistics engagements and professional-services fees for special projects. Go-to-market is consultative and direct: sales staff conduct jobsite visits to scope equipment and labor requirements before quoting. Notable enterprise customers include Newark/LaGuardia/JFK airports, One World Trade Center, Bank of America Tower at Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, the Hearst Building, Citi Field, Red Bull Stadium, Rutgers Stadium, Museum of Modern Art, the World Trade Center Memorial and WTC Path, alongside event engagements such as the 2015 Pope Francis NYC Visit and Bayer's 100th Anniversary. All drivers are Teamsters operators holding TWIC, Sea Link and OSHA 10 certifications, and the company is a member of UIIA for intermodal interchange.

Name

Transcope

Legal name

Transcope Truck

Website

https://transcopetruck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Transcope is a privately held, ICC-licensed specialized trucking, warehousing and logistics company founded in 1964, serving elevator and escalator manufacturers and select architectural, HVAC, lumber, glass and special-event clients across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and eastern Pennsylvania from facilities in Deer Park, NY and Randolph, NJ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Deer Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trucking and Transportation Services: Transportation and trucking services for specialized equipment including flatbed, tilt-bed, stretch/deck trailers and specialized vehicles for elevator, escalator, HVAC, architectural, lumber and glass industries. Services include jobsite delivery with appropriate equipment and manpower planning.
2. Warehousing and Storage Services: Climate-controlled warehouse storage services with 130,000 sq ft facility, inventory management, container storage, and delivery coordination. Turnkey consulting, storage and delivery services provided.
3. Logistics and Distribution Services: End-to-end logistics, distribution and supply chain management including pickup, warehousing, distribution, inventory management and last mile delivery completion. Incorporates real-time status reporting systems.
4. Special Projects and Events Services: Professional planning and execution for special projects, displays and events requiring sophisticated handling, storage and delivery. Services include event equipment needs for special event organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Transcope provides specialized transportation, warehousing, logistics, and distribution services for heavy equipment including elevators, escalators, moving walks, HVAC units, architectural elements, lumber, and glass. Operating as a fully licensed ICC carrier since 1964, the company combines a 130,000 sq ft climate-controlled warehouse, a diverse specialized fleet, and end-to-end logistics management to serve enterprise customers across the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and eastern Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Transcope is a logistics and transportation services company offering an integrated suite of services for the elevator, escalator, and moving walks industry, as well as architectural, HVAC, lumber, glass, and special event sectors. The company operates three core service lines: Trucking Services (specialized transportation with diverse fleet including flatbed trailers, tilt-bed trailers, knuckle-boom lift trucks with 38,000 lb capacity, and Moffett trucks); Warehousing Services (130,000 square feet climate-controlled NJ facility with 9 overhead cranes and real-time inventory management); and Logistics & Distribution (end-to-end supply chain management from initial planning through last-mile delivery with real-time status reporting). Additional specialized offerings include Knuckle Boom Crane Service for upper-floor equipment installations and Import/Export Port Services for container transportation at regional ports and rail lines. All services are supported by a consultative approach with jobsite visits to ensure optimal delivery design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trucking Services Specialized transportation and trucking services using flatbed, tilt-bed, stretch and drop-deck trailers, straight trucks, knuckle-boom lift trucks (62' reach, 38,000 lb capacity), Moffett trucks, and 20'-45' container chassis. Designed for elevator, escalator, HVAC, architectural, lumber, glass, and other oversized cargo customers requiring jobsite delivery in the tri-state area.
• Warehousing Services Climate-controlled warehouse storage with 130,000 square feet of clean inside storage, 9 overhead cranes (3-ton to 30-ton capacity), 65-foot drive-in and back-in loading bays, 24/7 security surveillance, real-time inventory reporting, and optimized product packaging for elevator, escalator, and moving walk equipment throughout the NY/NJ/CT/Eastern PA region.
• Logistics & Distribution End-to-end logistics and distribution services covering initial planning, pickup, warehousing, distribution, ongoing inventory management, and last-mile completion. Incorporates technological control systems for real-time status reporting at every step of the project lifecycle, with consultative coordination with customer logistics teams.
• Knuckle Boom Crane Service Specialized crane service using a 25-foot bed knuckle boom truck extending to 42 feet with 62-foot overall height and 38,000 lb maximum capacity, for guiding upper-floor escalators, elevator guide rails, rooftop tanks, and A/C unit installations.
• Import/Export and Port Services Cartage and port/pier cargo transportation, storage, and delivery services including point-to-point container pickup and delivery, timed deliveries, and inventory management. Covers all NJ and NY ports, steamship lines, major rail lines, and airports. Requires UIIA membership and TWIC-certified drivers.
• Special Projects, Displays and Events Consulting and execution services for special projects, displays, and events requiring sophisticated handling, storage, and delivery. Includes professional planning and experienced team execution for events such as art exhibitions, papal visits, corporate anniversaries, and large public gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time inventory reporting and up-to-the-minute status updates for materials throughout project lifecycle
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UIIA (Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTranscope is a member of UIIA, enabling standardized interchange agreements for intermodal transportation services. This membership facilitates container transportation and interchange operations at ports and rail facilities throughout the New Jersey and New York market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large publicly traded logistics provider offering freight transportation, dedicated and last-mile services; broader incumbent that overlaps with Transcope in specialized trucking and dedicated delivery.
• Yusen Logistics (Americas): Global 3PL providing contract logistics, warehousing and freight forwarding; comparable to Transcope on warehousing + transportation integration for industrial customers.
• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal, trucking and logistics provider with terminal and warehousing operations; overlaps with Transcope on intermodal drayage, port/rail-linked freight and supply-chain coordination.

Direct peers

• Daseke Inc. North America's largest flatbed and specialized heavy-haul carrier, operating company-by-company local brands; highly comparable to Transcope on specialized oversized/flatbed trucking and equipment-hauling model.
• R+L Carriers: Family-owned asset-based trucking and logistics company with warehousing and door-to-door specialized freight; comparable to Transcope on regional warehousing-plus-transportation integrated model.
• Forward Air Corporation: Specialized expedited less-than-truckload and logistics services focused on time-sensitive, high-value freight; comparable to Transcope's premium, time-sensitive specialized delivery positioning.
• Estes Express Lines: Privately held LTL and specialized freight carrier with full-service terminals and warehousing; comparable to Transcope as a privately held, multi-service regional carrier with warehousing plus trucking.
• Anderson Trucking Service (ATS): Specialized heavy-haul and flatbed trucking carrier handling oversized equipment and machinery; closely comparable to Transcope's specialized equipment transportation for industrial/commercial customers.
• Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging: Specialized super-load, heavy-haul and rigging carrier with crane and rigging capabilities; matches Transcope's combination of specialized trucks, cranes, and project cargo handling.

Emerging players

• Echo Global Logistics: Tech-enabled freight brokerage arranging specialized and truckload capacity across modes; comparable to Transcope on arranging/operating specialized freight capacity for shippers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TranscopeTruck
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transcope-logistics

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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