About Trans American

Company History 

Trans American CHB, Inc. evolved in 1982 from an "in-house" Customs clearance service of a U.S. food processor into a licensed U.S. Customs broker.  Trans American uniquely designed it’s services from the client-perspective.  Unlike traditional Customs brokers, Trans American specializes in services to moderate and high volume importers. Trans American has the ability to provide client specific services to the foregoing.  Since 1982 Trans American has pioneered new products and services through innovative processes and new technologies to deliver the many Trans American Advantages™ that have contributed to solid profitable growth. We now rank in the top 20 U.S. Customs brokers (in terms of annual Entry filings).

Company Mission

To continuously raise the standards of the Customs service industry by providing the highest value service to our clients.   

To embody a spirit of innovation and commitment to be the best at what we do. 

To conduct business honestly and with the highest integrity. 

To earn a fair profit, and to maintain stability and security for our clients, staff members and business partners.

Management Information Systems. Online tracking, turn-key EDI systems; ANSI X.12, EDIFACT & proprietary format with audit control for shipper invoice and client billing. Streamlined billing and customized report summaries.  Personalized information to include electronic document imaging and/or data in Lotus(R), dBase(R), etc.

International transportation and Time Definite Delivery services. NAFTA Express^TM service to all major points in U.S., Canada, Mexico and overseas points.

Freight consolidation, border terminals, forwarding, storage, distribution and inventory management services. TRANSCON^TM will domesticate your international shipping costs.

Specialized Emergency, Hi-Priority & Heavy-lift Air Transportation services. Overnight Eur-Am Westbound service (Europe Airport to Door N. America overnight).