Online Tools
Barr-Nunn offers online services for our customers, including advanced load tracking, and Proof of Delivery Documents.
Service Excellence
Our reputation for superior service doesn't go unnoticed. We've been priveleged to work with many of the top shippers in the country, and received several awards for our service efforts.
Custom Technology Solutions
Barr-Nunn provides advanced technology solutions to meet customer demands. Examples include automated email alerts for load pick up and departure events, custom service reports, 3rd party systems integrations, and many more!
A Proud History
Let us Help
Our friendly staff is here to provide service to our customers and driving associates. Send us an email, or give us a call today to see if we can assist with your shipping needs.
Commitment to Safety and Service
Barr-Nunn Mission Statement
"We are a truckload transportation Company with a relentless commitment to anticipating and exceeding the expectations of each customer."
Founded in 1982, Barr-Nunn Transportation is a truckload carrier headquartered in Granger, IA. In addition to our Headquarters, centralized dispatch,
and customer service location in Granger, IA, we also have Equipment Maintenance or Driver Orientation facilities in Charlotte, NC, and Manchester, PA, and
Columbus, OH. These company facilities are supported by an extensive, nationwide outsourced equipment maintenance network, as well
as a number of secure drop lots.
Barr-Nunn Transportation offers full truckload, dry van services, with an emphasis on safety and time sensitive, service intensive deliveries. In addition to our
National Fleet which primarily services the eastern half of the United States, Barr-Nunn Transportation also operates distinct Regional short-haul operations
centered in Des Moines IA, Chicago IL, Columbus OH, Allentown PA, and Atlanta GA. Barr-Nunn also has extensive experience in dedicated operations and has
been successful in creating numerous "temporary pop-up" fleets to meet surge demands of our customer base. Our safety record and CSA score are near the tops in the industry. See some of our additional service elements below.
Available two-person driver team and expedited services
Available drop trailers
Highly qualified drivers, who have met some of the highest hiring standards in the industry
Superior safety record and a DOT "Satisfactory" safety rating
Omnitracs equipped tractors
SkyBitz equipped trailer tracking with cargo sensors
Full EDI capabilities
One of the industry's lowest driver turnover ratios among carriers our size
Newer fleet consisting of Freightliner and Kenworth tractors
All 53' trailers
Available single source operational contact
Smartway Transport PartnerQuality People, Quality Equipment
At Barr-Nunn, we pride ourselves on our commitment to hiring only the best and safest drivers. If you are a professional driver, and would like to drive for Barr-Nunn, please visit our Truck Driving Jobs Website.
We also provide our drivers with top-notch equipment. Our fleet currently consists of:
About 600 well-equipped, late model Freightliner and Kenworth tractors
In-cab communications and ELD from Omnitracs
2,150 late model Wabash and Great Dane 53' trailers
Trailer tracking with cargo sensors by SkyBitz
