Hess Trucking Company

5737 Grayson Road
P.O. Box 4193
Harrisburg, PA 17111-0193
Phone: 717-561-8344
Fax: 717-561-8310
E-mail: hess@hesstrucking.com
Internet: www.hesstrucking.com 

Principal Contact:

William G. (Bill) Nelson

Services Offered:

bulletAssembly & Consolidation
bulletContainer Services
bulletEDI
bulletJ-I-T
bulletLTL Services
bulletTL Services
bulletPiggyback Drayage
bulletPool Distribution
bulletProtective Services
bulletSpecialized Equipment
bulletWarehousing

Areas Served:

Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Maryland, northern Delaware, northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, Martinsburg/Wheeling areas of West Virginia, and eastern Ohio

Three Convenient Locations:

Main Terminal
5737 Grayson Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111-0193
Phone: 717-561-8344
Toll Free: 800-733-2509
Dispatch: 800-733-2349
Fax: 717-561-8310

1 South Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
Phone: 724-545-9696
Toll Free: 866-861-6503
Fax: 724-548-2660

125 Main Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phone: 609-567-0664
Toll Free: 800-669-0798
Fax: 609-567-7131

Company Overview:

Hess Trucking Company is a regional LTL general commodities carrier specializing in the consolidation and distribution of candy, confectionery, snack foods, toiletries, and shoes. Offering competitive rates, Hess distributes freight for nationally-known manufacturers requiring protective delivery service from heat or cold. Our centralized location, which enables us to serve seven states, makes Hess the best choice for your transportation needs.

Pennsylvania is a major food exporting state and Hess Trucking Company’s terminals are conveniently located near major urban markets. The main terminal is in Harrisburg, PA near interstate highways I-81, I-83, and I-76. Along with our second and third terminals located in Hammonton, NJ and Kittanning, PA. We service an expansive area including, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, northern Delaware, northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, the Martinsburg/Wheeling areas of West Virginia, and eastern Ohio.

This expansive area allows us to provide top-quality service to our customers. We distribute freight requiring protective delivery service from heat or cold, with temperatures maintained between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The size of our fleet - more than 75 tractors, 54 van trailers, 106 refrigerated trailers, and 4 straight trucks - enables same-day and/or overnight service in most instances.

Hess pays personal attention to your transportation requirements. In business for more than 35 years with 98% claim-free service, Hess is dedicated to and appreciates the importance of delivering merchandise undamaged and on time. Direct communication between drivers, dispatchers, and the rest of our staff allows efficient and prompt service. Monthly computerized transit studies and EDI capabilities are readily available for our customers so they can make sensible transportation decisions.