Same-Day LTL Delivery, Expedited Freight, and Trusted Logistics Since 1988
Our Story: From a Single Phone to a Full Logistics Operation
Welcome to Tray Transport Logistics LLC, a trusted transportation partner serving the manufacturing community in and around North Carolina since 1988. From our home base in Statesville, NC, we’ve grown from a one-man operation into a reliable freight carrier offering same-day LTL delivery, expedited freight services, box truck loads, and brokerage delivery support throughout the continental United States.
For more than three decades, we’ve stayed focused on one mission: providing on-time freight delivery with personal service, real communication, and dependable logistics solutions that keep your business moving.
Tray Transport Logistics was founded by Tommy Ray Chapman, who began the company with nothing more than determination, industry know-how, and a deep commitment to customer service. What started as a one-man freight service quickly grew into a recognized name in transportation logistics, regional freight shipping, and less-than-truckload delivery.
Today, our fleet includes straight trucks, sprinter vans, and cargo vans, allowing us to support everything from local delivery services to short-haul freight, hot shot freight, dedicated freight, and partial truckload shipping. Though we’ve grown significantly, our values remain the same: integrity, speed, reliability, and personal attention to every load.
Every shipment matters. Every minute counts. We’re committed to offering affordable freight shipping with rate transparency, responsive communication, and reliable delivery, whether it’s a one-time urgent shipment or a recurring logistics partnership.
We believe great logistics depend on:
- precise planning
- trustworthy carriers
- real-time communication
- and a company that treats your freight as if it were their own
That’s why our customers stay with us year after year—and why Tray Transport Logistics has become one of the region’s top LTL carriers for manufacturers who demand speed and reliability.
What We Do
Same Day & Next Day LTL Delivery
We specialize in LTL freight, helping manufacturers move goods quickly without needing to book a full truckload. Whether you need expedited freight delivery, box truck load availability, or less than truckload companies that deliver fast, we are built for speed and reliability.
Expedited Freight Along the Eastern United States
Our footprint covers the entire Eastern U.S., providing regional freight carrier service for urgent shipments. When your freight can’t wait, our team ensures same-day freight delivery with consistent on-time performance.
Nationwide Freight Brokerage
Need freight moved beyond our fleet? We also operate as a freight broker, pairing trusted carriers with your shipping needs anywhere in the continental United States. If you’re searching for freight quotes, LTL rate quotes, or freight rate comparison, we make the process simple and transparent.
Warehousing & Local Storage
With warehousing services in Statesville, NC, we help manufacturers store, stage, and move freight efficiently. This service supports e-commerce freight solutions, small business freight shipping, and supply chain transportation needs for companies of all sizes.
What Makes Tray Transport Logistics Different?
- You Speak to a Real Person: No call centers. No automated loops. When you need freight scheduling services, load matching, or transportation support, you talk directly with an experienced team member who understands logistics.
- Your Freight Stays on Our Equipment: Dedicated freight options are available when shipments require direct handling, fewer touchpoints, or limited transfer points. When direct service is the right fit, your cargo can stay with one team from pickup to delivery, helping reduce unnecessary handling and improve delivery speed.
- Point-to-Point Freight Coordination: We help coordinate direct freight movement for commercial shipments that need fewer touchpoints, clear scheduling, and dependable delivery from pickup to destination.
- Same Day or Next Day Delivery: When time matters most, we deliver. Our fleet is optimized for expedited freight, short-haul services, and long-haul freight carriers for regional runs.
- Built for Manufacturers: We understand the pace and pressure of production. That’s why manufacturers choose us for industrial freight transportation, commercial freight shipping, freight consolidation services, dedicated routes, and recurring pickups
Your Freight. Our Priority. Every Mile.
Since 1988, Tray Transport Logistics has helped businesses move smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Whether you need same-day delivery, expedited LTL, nationwide freight brokerage, or cargo transportation services, our team is trained to support tight schedules, high-volume freight, and sensitive cargo that must arrive on time, every time.