Mid-American Specialized Transport (MAST) is a transportation company owned by Paula Joyner that provides asset-based trucking services with its own fleet of 60 trucks and brokerage services using other carriers. MAST transports a variety of freight including dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed loads and works with customers in various industries like consumer goods and retail to deliver freight in a safe, reliable, and cost effective manner. Some of MAST's largest customers include Sonoco Products and The Home Depot.
2. Owner
• Paula Joyner
– Air Force Officer
– Financial Services / Investment Banker
– President of Mid-American Specialized Transport
• (100% owner)
• Acquired in July, 2009
• One contract and one truck.
3. Services
• Asset Based
– MAST owned: 60-truck capacity
– Owner-Operator owned (Riverside Transport, Inc.)
550 –truck capacity
• Non-Asset Based
– Brokerage Authority
– Utilize pre-selected carriers to handle all your needs
from surges in volume to time-sensitive, expedited
shipments.
4. We are interested in serving your needs
with the following equipment:
• Dedicated
• Dry Van
• HAZMAT
• Refrigerated
• Tankers
• Less-than-Truckload
• Flatbed
5. Equipment
• Our fleet varies as needed by a given contract.
Equipment ranges from 53-foot air-ride dry vans,
specialized tanker equipment, and MAST also has
the capability of providing 53-foot refrigerated
trailers.
• We excel at matching the right asset with
operational requirements whether your need is for
“just-in-time” repetitive regional runs, local hauls or
long-haul assignments.
6. A MAST Drive for a Higher ROI
• We study your service requirements and
existing logistics to arrive at solutions that
satisfy your need for a balance of
• price
• ease of service
• reliability of service.
• We believe optimization is a process that is
realized by constant review as volume and
need fluctuate.
7. Customer Metrics
• “Every supply chain measures key
indicators”. Our management and
operations teams work to serve to excel
as defined by the performance metrics.
8. Largest Customers
• Sonoco Products (NYSE: SON)
– 50 dedicated trucks for 5 years
– Includes food grade, dry van freight
• Marubeni
• The Home Depot
10. Can a Small Carrier Deliver?
• We have been a young, proven performer for
our customers for all three years we have
served them.
• When capacity requirements surge, we use
our partner Riverside Transport. MAST knows
the Riverside staff and they report to MAST
as they report to their own boss. Our
performance proves the relationship works.
11. Can a Small Carrier Deliver?
• In the last year:
– MAST has consistently been in the top 5
performers for Sonoco.
– MAST has consistently been in the top 10
performers for The Home Depot.
12. Safety
• Safety and accident prevention are a
direct responsibility of each manager,
employee and contractor. MAST sees
Safety as a moral obligation and a
sound, unwavering business practice.
Our safety record reflects our values.
14. Where do you want your minority
spend in the supply chain?
We want to meet and exceed your
expectations wherever you might
choose to deploy us.
15. Next Step?
MAST would appreciate the chance to get
to know your freight and transportation
needs.
What is your process for
getting to know a carrier?
16. Thank you for considering us as a
logistics partner for J&J!
Paula Joyner
President
812-649-2599
pjoyner@mastusa.com
www.mastusa.com