Our Story
A legacy of excellence, heart and family
In 1990, it was a dream come true for James Burnsed, who recognized that the difference between a good piece of seafood fish and a great piece of fish came down to the shipping and handling of it. Shipping fresh fish requires special care and attentiveness.
Safe fresh foods and accurate handling of seafood is paramount when it comes to expedited shipping and handling. With determination, mindfulness and hard work, Burnsed became an expert in trucking fish and shipping logistics.
He combined this knowledge with his passion for teams and together with his wife, Brenda, took this company from a small ‘mom and pop’ establishment…to a thriving operation that employs more than 65 people. Their son, James “Shannon” grew up in the industry as his dad’s right hand man and started the Express Division in 1998. Today, Burnsed Refrigerated Trucking and Express is proud to be the “#1 choice for hauling fresh fish and seafood.”
Our Mission
On Time, Every Time!
James Burnsed was respected by all who knew him. He was known throughout the industry as tough and honest… smart, yet the hardest working man in the trucking business. He built the company with a mission to be On-Time, Every Time!
Today, our team continues to follow in his journey and build upon that legacy. At Burnsed, our customers can always count on us to deliver On-Time, Every Time!
Our Home in Florida
is Your Home in Florida
Burnsed Corporate Facilities mainly operate from (in our opinion: The Best Truckers location in Florida) Saint Lucie County which encompasses three main parcels and consists of a maintenance building, cross-docking, storage, parking, and offices. The main cross-docking warehouse provides for drive-in trailer loading/unloading with large office areas and a 4 to 5-person common shared workspace adjacent to the loading areas. There is a break area with shower facilities. The building has an emergency generator and diesel fuel supply. Most of the land is fenced and provides ample space for tractor/trailer loading and unloading as well as employee parking. The custom-built warehouse and office space meets the specific requirements of the company’s refrigerated freight business with a focus on marine/seafood. All vehicles are parked on site.
The maintenance garage in on-premises with drive-in bays for maintenance and has offices along with ample maintenance-related item storage (tires, etc.) however all trucks and trailers are in great shape and under manufacturer warranty so any maintenance is mainly preventative.
