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Sunset Pacific Transportation is a the nation’s leading Partial Truckload and Volume LTL carrier. We handle nationwide deliveries for shipments originating out of California, Arizona and Nevada.

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Sunset Pacific Transportation is the #1 Partial Truckload and Volume LTL carrier in the Transportation Industry

When it comes to Partial Truckload and Volume LTL, we are the experts. Sunset Pacific Transportation, founded in 1987, is a transportation carrier based in Chino, California. We specialize in Partial Truckload and Volume LTL shipments originating in California, Nevada and Arizona with destinations across the United States.

We believe in providing our customers with only exceptional solutions for their partial truckload shipments. By collaborating with us, you’ll experience rates that are on par with Less Than Truckload (LTL) options, but without compromising on service quality. Our niche streamlined process ensures that your freight is handled just once at our Chino, CA warehouse before being sent directly to its ultimate destination. This unique approach offers our valued customers the advantages of both LTL and truckload services, combining cost-effectiveness with the highest level of service benefits.

Who We Are

Sunset Pacific Transportation is a transportation provider based in Chino, California — just minutes outside of Los Angeles. We provide Partial Truckload, Volume LTL, LTL Consolidation, Transloading and other specialized services for our clients whose shipments originate out of CA, NV and AZ. We delivery to the nation’s largest retailers and work with both freight brokers and direct shippers alike, enabling them to tap into the industry’s best freight rates with superior service levels.

What We Do

Sunset Pacific Transportation is the transportation industry leader in Partial Truckload shipping. Partial Truckload is a premium service that fits in between Traditional LTL and Full Truckload. Like LTL, it offers great rates based on only the space you use in a truck. Like Full Truckload, it comes with the ability to meet specialized handling requirements, pre-set delivery windows, and exceptional customer service. If you need the cost benefits of LTL without sacrificing the value-added benefits of Truckload, then Partial Truckload with Sunset Pacific Transportation is the perfect match for you! Key features of what we do include:

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Same-day pick-ups at a California-based origin
Pre-set a delivery appointment
Direct, personalized service representative to manage your shipment every step of the way
Access to real-time shipment tracking
Excellent Transit Times
Meet all special freight handling requirements, such as floor loading, custom blanket wrapping, decking and more
Low-touch-no-touch freight with only one stop for minimized product damage risk

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide our customers with unique solutions and innovative, cost effective methods to move Partial Truckload and Volume LTL freight. We are the transportation industry’s expert carrier — and your first choice — for shipping Partial Truckload and Volume LTL at the best rates. We do it with exceptional service, damage-free transit and the highest standards in safety.

Sustainability: Partial Truckload & The Environment

At Sunset Pacific Transportation, we believe every company and every shipper has a role to play in making their operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly. In fact, when shipments are consolidated using our Partial Truckload solution, our clients are doing their part to use only the truckload space they need. This reduces wasteful miles traveled and makes a dramatic impact on lowering carbon emissions.

Meet the Team

Josh Craig

CEO, Executive President

Peggy Lemus

Executive Vice President

Maria Coronado

CFO, Executive Vice President

Rita Yang

Executive Vice President, Sales

Cassandra Bielma

Director of Operations, Logistics and Dispatch

Julissa Villasenor

Director of Sales Operations and Warehouse

Jessica Villalobos

Assistant Controller

Michael Lizarraga

Warehouse, Local Manager

Lupe Rico-Lemus

Sales Manager

Vincent Mendoza

IT Manager

Michelle Hernandez

Dispatch Manager

Elisa Segura

Logistics Manager

Cathy Kao

Recruiting Manager

Elsa Sifuentes

Safety Manager

Cindy Cortez

Human Resource Manager

Eric Granados

Sales Support Assistant Manager

Jonathan Servin

Warehouse Manager

Our History

Sunset Pacific Transportation has been in business since 1987 moving freight nationwide. We have evolved from our early roots as a specialty machine hauler to become one of the nation’s most recognized Partial Truckload and Volume LTL carriers.

As our clients have grown and diversified the ways they manage freight and secure the best market rates, we work collaboratively with freight brokers and direct shippers alike in finding the most creative, innovative and sustainable ways to move freight that originates on the West Coast to other parts of the country.

1986

Commencement

Commence operations with small truck fleet handling local and over-the-road truckload shipments.

1987

Establishing Partnership

Sunset Pacific Transportation establishes relationship with Hussmann Corporation, which still exists today.

1988

Becoming a Corporation

Company officially becomes a corporation, hauling truckload volumes

1995

Addition to the Team

Maria Coronado, CFO, joins Sunset Pacific Transportation

2002

Important Milestone

Company becomes 30% ESOP

2005

New Leadership

Josh Craig, CEO, joins Sunset Pacific Transportation

2006

Expansion

Sunset Pacific Logistics, Inc., a subsidiary of Sunset Pacific Transportation, Inc., is formed

2007

Complete Ownership

Company becomes 100% ESOP

2008

Shifting Focus

Sunset Pacific Transportation becomes partial truckload carrier

2011

Leadership Expansion

Peggy Lemus, Executive Vice President of Operations and Rita Yang, Executive Vice President of Sales, join Sunset Pacific Transportation

2019

Acquisition

Sunset Pacific acquired by private equity firm

2022

Facility Upgrade

Moved from a 50,000 sq. ft. facility into a new 136,000 sq. ft. facility

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