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For nearly 40 years, Minuteman Transport has proudly served as a trusted refrigerated LTL and cold storage partner across California, Arizona, and Nevada. We’ve built our reputation one mile, one pallet, and one relationship at a time. If you’ve worked with our team — whether as a shipper, a carrier, or a partner — and experienced our dedication to service, we’d be honored if you’d take a moment to share your thoughts with a quick 5-star Google review. Your feedback helps oth

After nearly 3½ years of flat or falling freight , the U.S. trucking industry finds itself in the worst slump in memory. This isn’t just a normal market cycle – it’s a crisis of many causes. As ATA President Chris Spear recently admitted, “this is the third straight year the industry is feeling the pain of a freight recession” ( truckinginfo.com ) . Industry data back this up: freight volumes and rates have been stagnant  while costs keep rising. For example, ATA reports full

Excited to head to San Diego next week for the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE 2025) ! 🇺🇸 I’ll be representing Minuteman Transport  — connecting with partners, learning from industry leaders, and celebrating the trucking community that keeps America moving. If you’ll be at the San Diego Convention Center , I’d love to connect. Let’s catch up in person! #ATAmce25 #Trucking #Logistics #MinutemanTransport #Networking #SanDiego

We’re excited to announce that Minuteman Transport will be attending the 70th Annual Food Shippers of America (FSA) Conference , happening March 1–3, 2026 , at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida 🌴☀️. As a sponsor and official refrigerated logistics partner , we’re proud to represent the West Coast and connect with the food shipping community nationwide. For over 40 years, Minuteman Transport has specialized in: ❄️ Refrigerated LTL & TL transportation  acro

Since 1985, Minuteman Transport  has been a trusted name in refrigerated LTL transportation and cold storage services  throughout the Pacific Southwest . Founded on family values and driven by a commitment to integrity, we’ve built a legacy of reliability, service, and partnership  for nearly four decades. Headquartered in Southern California, we provide dependable temperature-controlled LTL deliveries  and cold storage warehousing  for customers across California, Arizona, a

This past weekend, our Amundson family had the pleasure of attending the Industry Hills Charity Pro Rodeo — a San Gabriel Valley tradition since 1986 that raises funds for the Dehaven Community Center. Minuteman Transport is honored to be an annual sponsor of this event, which blends community spirit, local tradition, and a heart for giving back. On a personal note, this year was especially memorable — it was my two young sons’ first rodeo, and their excitement watching motoc

Keeping It Cool: Minuteman Transport has Quality Cold Storage Services in Southern California As the holiday season approaches, the...

At Minuteman Transport, our drivers and partner carriers are the heartbeat of our company. This week, we’re celebrating them with daily...

Food Shippers 2026 in Orlando FL We’re excited to announce that Minuteman Transport will be attending the 70th Annual Food Shippers of...

🇺🇸 This Labor Day, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep America moving forward. From our team at Minuteman Transport – thank...

Minuteman Transport Celebrates Independence Day with a BBQ Lunch!  🇺🇸 On July 2nd, Minuteman Transport hosted a memorable Independence...

We are closed July 4th 2025 for our employees to celebrate with friends & family the birth of America. God Bless the USA!

The Original Minutemen of 1775 The Minute Man , statue by Daniel Chester French , at the Old North Bridge, Concord, Massachusetts . The...

Summer Has Arrived – Is Your Freight in Good Hands? Today marks the official first day of summer  and the longest day of the year  —...

In observance of Memorial Day, Minuteman Transport will be closed on Monday, 5/26. We pause to honor and remember the brave men and women...

Cold storage isn’t just about temperature—it’s about trust. At Minuteman Transport, our strategically located, multi-temp facility gives...

This past Saturday, our team came together with over two dozen of our partner drivers and their spouses for a special appreciation dinner...

Strap in and chill out —The coolest rig  on the West Coast just hit the road... Hot Wheels style.From SoCal to the Southwest, Minuteman...

This weekend, our team had the privilege of attending the 2025 Southern California Truck Driving Championships semi-final, hosted by the...