Trucking Company in Alabama & Beyond!
BR Williams has grown to a fleet of 165 satellite-equipped tractors and 625 air-ride van trailers, servicing the 48 contiguous states and Canada. We’re a freight company, LTL carrier, and long-distance over the road (OTR) trucking company headquartered in Alabama.
Transportation & Trucking Services in the USA & Canada
BR Williams began full truckload services in 1958 with two trucks servicing our first route to Boston (a customer that we still service to this day). From our humble beginnings, we have grown to a fleet of 165 satellite-equipped tractors and 625 air-ride van trailers, servicing the 48 contiguous states and Canada. BR Williams employs 350 exceptional team members, all of which embrace and uphold our core principles of Honesty, Integrity and Service in everything that they do. We understand and appreciate the stewardship responsibility entrusted to us by our customers, business partners, employees, and the general public. We also understand the need to continuously improve our freight carrier’s service offerings and tools that we make available to our trucking customers. As such, we have expanded our services and value-added services to include:
- Contract Cartage
- Drop Trailers
- Reverse Logistics
- Expedited Trucking
- Surge Capacity
- Online Tracking
- Proactive Tracking Alerts
- Exception Management Alerts
- Customized and Automated KPI Reporting
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capable
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Our on-board satellite tracking systems tell our customers their shipment’s location and expected delivery time.
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“I’ve been associated with BR Williams the last 3 years since I have come back to shipping. The company is very reliable even though I’ve never met any of the associates in person they make you feel as if you have known them all your life. They go out of their way to accommodate your needs. They update you on any issues that may cause any delays or problems. Very professional in their interactions. Just a pleasure to work with. I would recommend highly to anyone in the shipping business. Thanks for all your help in my needs. Look forward to many continuous years together.”
Valerie Garrett“I like everything about BR Williams. They are very courteous and friendly. They are always there for you and willing to work with you and give you everything you ask for. They live up to what they say they are going to do. I couldn’t ask for anything else!”
Belinda KimbleKey Features of Our Trucking Services
- White Glove Care and Appreciation: We have been offering our trucking and transportation services since 1958 under the leadership of the same family that founded our company. Our core values of Honesty, Integrity and Service are the heart of our company. Every driver that picks up and delivers a customer’s freight cares for it like it’s their own.
- Shipment Status and Tracking: Customers can check on the status of their shipments through our online customer load tracking system so you can always see where your products are!
About BR Williams
BR Williams is a complete supply chain service provider serving the USA. We began our trucking division in 1958 and expanded into warehousing/distribution in 1992. Our family-owned business now have six distribution centers located across Southeast United States. We provide top notch truckload service, freight transportation, 3rd-party logistics (3PL), distribution management, warehousing, cross-docking services, intermodal trucking, and drayage services.
With locations in Mobile AL; Piedmont, AL; Tallahassee, FL; Anniston, AL (two facilities); Eastaboga, AL; and Oxford, AL, BR Williams’ distribution network supports over 50 customers and another 2,500 in the Trucking and Logistics divisions. The industries we serve include: automotive, defense, home improvement, education, food raw materials, textiles, chemical, industrial packaging, metals (finished goods), highway safety and more.
We are held to highest level of standard under the 9001:2015 Quality System Registration and are constantly improving and streamlining our policies and procedures.
Learn more by requesting a free quote or by contacting us today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BR Williams asset based or non-asset?
We are asset-based with our own trucks and warehouse space.
How much cargo liability insurance do you have?
BR Williams carries up to $500,000 in liability insurance.
What kind of equipment do you have?
BR Williams is a dry van only fleet, but we do move flatbeds everyday with our contract partner carriers (Logistics Division).
Do you have cold storage in warehousing?
No. However, we do broker cold storage trucks through our Logistics Services.
Do you have load tracking?
Yes. Our customers can easily track their shipments on our website: Here's load tracking and inventory tracking.
Are you a bonded warehouse?
No. BR Williams is not a bonded warehouse.
Can I view my warehouse inventory online?
Yes. Our customers can access their inventory by logging into our WMS Portal on our website.
Is BR Williams Trucking, Inc. ISO 9001:2015 Certified?
YES! ISO 9000 is a series of quality standards that outline the requirements for quality management systems. They were developed to promote worldwide standards for management of quality. We received our initial certification April 10, 2002 by our registrar NSF International Strategic Registrations, LTD. and are currently in good standing. An auditor from NSF-ISR conducts surveillance audits and Re-assessment audits periodically to examine our quality system for compliance. The certification is utilized within BR Williams to develop, implement, and improve the effectiveness of the processes and procedures to assure consistent quality service to our customers.
Mobile Alabama Distribution Center
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Anniston West Distribution Center
Piedmont Distribution Center
Anniston East Distribution Center
Eastaboga Distribution Center
BR Williams Corporate Office
Tallahassee Distribution Center
“BR Williams is a very dependable and reliable transportation company. I have used their services for both flatbed and dry van runs on many occasions. From the last minute hot shot to daily routes, it is hard to find a more reliable partner.”
Vince Moore
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