Who We Are
BAR Transportation is a Texas-based HUBZone and WOSB certified OS/OW carrier with a proven record moving mission-critical freight for major manufacturers, DoD prime contractors, and government installations. Customers include SPX Cooling Technologies and Crowley Maritime, with deliveries into Fort Hood, Anniston Army Depot, and Robins Air Force Base.
We are one of the carriers SPX Cooling Technologies trusts with its highest-profile freight, recognized by their customer base for zero damage and on-time performance across the seven-month Marley Tour of the Century road show, a tour SPX planned at 57 stops in 36 states and more than 29,000 miles. We do not just move freight. We protect reputations.
B.A.R. Transportation LLC · Established 2012 · Mount Pleasant, Texas · USDOT 2555461
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- We never re-broker a load we accepted under our own authority without telling you first.
If someone is using our name or our numbers, call JR Elrod direct at 785-313-2287.
Clients and Projects
What sets us apart
- Precision and safety: Route planning, permits on the tablets, conditions read, route approved.
- Professional drivers: Passport and TWIC ready, experienced with escorts, scales, and base procedures.
- Transparent comms: Live updates, photos when needed, and one point of contact start to finish.
- Coverage: 48 states, trusted by prime contractors and repeat customers.
Freight we specialize in
- Heavy machinery and industrial equipment
- Oversize and overweight components and structures
- High-value and time-sensitive freight
- Military and government cargo, cleared and mission ready
Certifications and Government IDs
At BAR Transportation integrity is not a slogan. It is how we operate. Every decision, every mile, and every load is handled with honesty, precision, and respect for the people who trust us.
We move America one load at a time. Our word and our work mean the same thing. That is a promise we do not break.
Ready when you are
Need a quote or a quick capacity check? We will respond fast.