Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1982
What is your primary product or service?
Nationwide Expediting to all 48 states and Ontario/Quebec, Canada. Local pickup and delivery services, Dedicated Fleets and Full Truck Load. Refrigerated services are also available.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Teddy's Transport was founded by Ted Gibbs in 1982. In 1997 Ted's daughter and son-in-law bought the business and are running it today.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Teddy's Transport is a certified Woman's Business Enterprise, we have the highest safety rating a carrier can get from the Federal Department of Transportation. We are Ct-PAT and PIP certified for Canadian shipments and are awaiting our FAST certification. We have Haz-mat authority for hazardous shipments. Teddy's Transport has a reputation for being reliable, dependable and honest. Your product will get picked up and delivered in a quick, timely manner, typically from your dock to the customers dock with out any other freight on the truck. Therefore there is less opportunity for freight damage or tampering. Teddy's Transport specializes in "hot" or expedited, same day shipments. Please call for a rate today.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our Main terminal is based out of Holland, Michigan. However we have dedicated fleets in various cities in West Michigan. That is when we provide a truck/driver, full time, for a manufacturer and the driver reports to work at their facility. We are open to set up dedicated fleets in other states and we expedited nationwide.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, Cash, COD.
Which areas do you service?
Based out of West Michigan ~ we expedite nationwide to all 48 states, Ontario & Quebec, Canada. We also service the Chicago area and parts of Indiana. Many lanes become available on a rotating basis, please call to be added to the email list or to get further information.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Helen Zeerip, President
Craig Zeerip, Vice-President
Jack Schrotenboer, Operations Manager
What are your hours of operation?
We are on call 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Office hours 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.