Trinity Transport , INC.

1979-Trinity Transport, Inc. was formed in Cambridge, MD by J. Edward Banning and his wife, Deana Cox Banning, to operate as a truck brokerage.  The name "Trinity" was chosen by both co-founders separately, and then officially named by the Christian pair to allow their business to bring glory to God.  The first logo bore the words "peace, faith, and truth" around a triangle with the map of the United States in the center. 

1980-Corporate headquarters moved into a mobile office at the front of a dirt road leading to the farmhouse on the Banning's farm in Federalsburg, MD.  

1990-Trinity begins its agency program, expanding brand awareness and service territories all over the United States.

1991-Jeff Banning, eldest son of J. Edward Banning, purchased majority stock in Trinity Transport, Inc. and became President & CEO.

1994-Trinity's logo changed to include the words, "Carrier, Shipper, Worldwide", replacing the map of the United States with a globe in the center of the triangle.

1995-Corporate headquarters moved into a 2800 sq ft building on a 23 acre tract of land on busy Route 13 in Bridgeville, DE.

1997-Trinity's logo changed to the circle and triangle, with the name of the company and its location appearing seprately.

1998-Another 2,500 square feet were added onto the original building to accomodate growth.

1998-Trinity began sending out newsletters to clients, carriers, and team members & launched its first website. 

1998-Billy Banning, youngest son of J. Edward Banning and a former Marine, launched Trinity Distribution Services, an asset-based division of the firm.

1999-Another 1000 square feet were added onto the building.  More growth!

2001-Accounting Manager, Ronda Banning, CTB, wife of President Jeff Banning, is featured on the cover of "Women in Trucking magazine".  Trinity was moving 50,000 loads annually at this point. 

2001-Trinity's logo changed to a burgundy swoosh filled with the company name and tagline underneath to read, "Our Pride Carries".

2002-Darrel Banning, 2nd eldest son of J. Edward Banning, takes over Trinity Distribution Services, located in Seaford, DE. 

2002-Official recruiting begins at local universities for the best and brightest college graduates to join the team!

2003-Trinity opens a Regional Service Center is Kansas City, MO with an affiliate office in Denison, IA.

2004-Trinity celebrates 25th year anniversary of serving others.

2005-The Trinity Foundation was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to funnel the already existing efforts of the employees into a more organized system, giving back thousands annually to hundreds of charities across the nation.

2007-Corporate headquarters moved into a rennovated bowling alley in Seaford, DE to accomodate the explosion of growth and prepare for anticipated future growth.

2007-Trinity becomes 2nd largest employer of Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB's) in the US.

2008-Trinity opens a Regional Service Center in Euless, TX (Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex).

2009-Trinity revamps in house software and launches a new and improved website, featuring additional options for carriers and easier access to information for all users.

2009-Trinity celebrates its 30th year anniversary of serving others.

2009-Trinity joins Responsible Care Partnership

2009-Trinity is once again ranked in the Top 20 Freight Brokers in the Nation by Transport Topics magazine (#18).

2009-Trinity launches a new "Customized Logistics Division", pairing experienced team members with a web-based transportation management system (TMS) to offer complete customized freight management tools.

2010-Trinity launches official Intermodal Division to offer shippers an economic alternative to over-the-road trucking services.

2010-Trinity is named one of the Best Places to Work for in America by the SHRM (Small to Medium Size Category).