about us

Exceptional medical logistics services since 2007

We are a leading medical logistics provider in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We remain grounded to our roots in safe and reliable delivery.

Rooted in delivery and delivering

We have delivered exceptional service to our customers since 2007. From humble beginnings in San Mateo, CA, we have developed into the leading medical logistics provider in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Our commitment to providing timely deliveries with the highest quality and safety has never faltered. That is how we’ve maintained our stellar track record all these years and why more facilities choose us. As we continue to serve more partners, we remain grounded to our roots in safe and reliable delivery.

18
Years in business
260
Facilities serviced
75
Couriers employed

Safe & secure transport is our first priority

Safety

All drivers are HIPPA certified and renew their qualifications annually. We require rigorous training and reward our drivers for maintaining best driving practices.

Reliability

We deliver exactly how and exactly when you expect. Our proven track record shows we understand the importance of time-sensitive materials.

Transparency

Our high-touch service shows you what is happening at every step. Be confident that any issues or changes can be identified and addressed swiftly

Trusted by:
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the am-tran advantage

Why leading facilities choose Am-Tran

Our partners choose us because we make reliable logistics simple and easy. Gain the peace of mind and time to concentrate on what’s really important—delivering the highest level of patient care possible.

Custom logistics

Our services are customized to meet your logistics challenges. Our dedicated drivers and dispatchers will operate as an extension of your own staff.

Easy scalability

Whatever your medical facility’s size and needs, we can scale our services to match. As you grow, we can too.

Cost savings

Our delivery routes are optimized for more efficient deliveries and the savings are passed on to you.

Company history

We have delivered exceptional service to our customers since 2007. From humble beginnings in San Mateo, CA, we have developed into the leading medical logistics provider in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

2007

Am-Tran purchased by current management

Am-Tran was purchased by its current management team, with many employees still part of the team today.

2008

Shift to healthcare logistics

Am-Tran shifted its focus from being the primary interoffice courier for FedEx Office to healthcare when it started working with Stanford Medical Center.

2009

First pharmacy customer

A new partnership with LPCH Pharmacy marked our expansion into pharmacy logistics with our couriers pulling, packing and delivering pharmacy supplies on a large scale for the first time.

2012

Added a medical logistics expert to the management team

We hired Ted Heller, former Kaiser materials manager. Ted’s experience in medical logistics enabled Am-Tran to achieve higher quality in terms of understanding medical deliveries

2013

Launched a new method for improving logistics efficiency

When Marin Medical Labs and Marin Health (formerly Marin General Hospital) hired us to handle their logistics, we launched the first combined routing system, which created better efficiency than either doing it themselves.

2014

Expanded on-demand capabilities for frozen specimens

A new partnership with Machaon Diagnostics marked the first time our on-demand network of drivers reached a scale that enabled broad regional deliveries of frozen specimens.

2017

Improved inter-departmental logistics offerings

We were hired by UCSF, a multifaceted assignment that provided first great opportunity to combine individual departmental requirements into cross department routes

Expanded into Santa Clara County

A new partnership with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for routed and on-demand service expanded our footprint in Santa Clara County.

Expanded East Bay coverage

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center hired us for on-demand and routed service spanning 60 miles from CCRMC facilities. This extended our East Bay coverage.

2018

Increased pharmacy logistics capabilities

A new partnership with One Point Pharmacy marked our expansion into large scale pharmaceutical delivery  throughout the Greater Bay Area, including on-site sorting and scanning.

Expanded pharmacy offerings to Marin County 

By the Bay Health (formerly Hospice by the Bay) hired us to rebuild a pharmacy delivery network for Marin County, ultimately expanding to office routes.

2020

COVID-19

Established a dynamic route network that enabled multiple customers to scale their mobile testing sites as demand fluctuated.

Expanded into biotech

We were hired by Gilead Sciences, our first significant entry into biotech deliveries

Began operations in Los Angeles

Established a presence in Los Angeles

2021

Grew our South Bay footprint

We were hired by El Camino Health, which expanded our South Bay footprint and increased efficiency for all South Bay customers.

Our management team

Our entire Am-Tran team is excited to work with you. Get in touch today to learn more and get started.

Jim Hobbs

President

jim@am-tran.com

Unna Edmonds

General Manager

unna@am-tran.com

Ted Heller

Business Development

ted@am-tran.com

Monica Rothenbaum

Dispatch Manager

monica@am-tran.com

Ken Liu

Finance & Accounting

ken@am-tran.com

Alex Sanchez

Field Manager

alex@am-tran.com