Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Coastal Transportation Partner in Southern California
Ks Transport has been delivering reliable airfreight and logistics solutions along the Southern California coast for over 20 years. Founded in 1999 by JoAnne and Kristin Wilmes, our company built its reputation on meticulous cold chain management, initially serving Southern California's floral and perishables industry. Today, we provide comprehensive transportation services including dry goods, refrigerated goods, import/export logistics, and warehouse/crossdocking operations. As a TSA-certified Indirect Air Carrier, we guarantee cargo pre-approval for air transport, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Our strategic partnerships with regional cold storage facilities and decades of industry expertise enable us to handle complex logistics challenges across San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. We maintain a fleet capable of both dedicated truck services and flexible small-quantity deliveries, operating without minimum box requirements.Our commitment to eliminating hidden fees and maintaining competitive pricing has earned us long-term partnerships with clients like Dos Gringos, who praise our exceptional service reliability. With secured warehouse facilities and a focus on cost-effective distribution methods, we help businesses streamline their supply chain operations while maintaining product integrity. Our team's deep understanding of coastal transport dynamics, developed through years of handling everything from surfboards to seafood, positions us as the premier choice for time-sensitive cargo. We continue to invest in expanding our capabilities while maintaining the personalized service that has defined our business since inception.
Services
Dry Goods Transport
Refrigerated Goods Transport
Import/Export Logistics
Warehouse/CrossDocking
Local Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of coastal transport experience since 1999
- Our cold chain management protects perishable shipments from field to flight
- TSA-certified security screening ensures air transport compliance
- We offer flexible shipping with no minimum box requirements
- Dedicated truck services available for time-sensitive deliveries
Associations and certifications
- TSA Indirect Air Carrier (IAC)
What people say
Over the top great
Save us time and money
Important part of our team
Reliable coastal carrier
Premier choice of transport
Services
Dry Goods Transport
Our dry goods transport service provides reliable airfreight and local delivery solutions between San Diego and Santa Barbara. With daily service options and flexible shipping requirements, we handle both large-scale and small-quantity deliveries. Our experienced team ensures efficient handling of non-perishable cargo through established logistics networks.
Refrigerated Goods Transport
Specializing in temperature-controlled shipping, our refrigerated transport service protects perishables from origin to destination. As Southern California's premier carrier for fresh flowers, plants, and seafood, we maintain strict cold chain protocols. Our TSA-certified status ensures compliance for air transport of temperature-sensitive cargo.
Import/Export Logistics
We manage import/export operations with strategic pickup points at LAX and SAN airports. Our white-glove service includes customs documentation handling and secure transfer through established cold storage partnerships. TSA-certified procedures ensure compliance for international cargo transportation across our service region.
Warehouse/CrossDocking
Our secured warehouse facilities offer cost-effective crossdocking and storage solutions. By eliminating traditional warehousing costs, we provide efficient inventory transfer systems that maintain product integrity. This service integrates with our transportation network for seamless inland distribution to final destinations.
Local Delivery
We provide local delivery services within San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Our fleet accommodates both scheduled deliveries and special orders, with dedicated truck options available. This service supports time-sensitive shipments requiring immediate transport solutions within our regional network.
People
Kristin Wilmes
Founder
With prior experience in the wholesale seafood industry and cold chain management, Kristin co-founded Ks Transport in 1999. His expertise in coastal logistics and perishable cargo transport has driven the company's growth from a single refrigerated truck to a comprehensive transportation network serving Southern California.
JoAnne Wilmes
Co-Founder
As co-founder, JoAnne Wilmes helped establish Ks Transport's financial and operational foundations. Her leadership contributed to expanding the company's capabilities from initial floral transport specialization to a diversified logistics provider serving multiple industries across the Southern California coast.
Jon Simms
Logistics/Driver
Jon Simms manages logistics operations while also serving as a professional driver. His dual role provides valuable insights into both strategic planning and on-the-ground execution of transportation solutions, ensuring practical implementation of our logistics strategies.
Javier Bazan
Logistics/Driver
Javier Bazan combines logistics coordination with driving responsibilities, maintaining direct involvement in both planning and execution phases of our transportation services. His hands-on approach contributes to maintaining operational efficiency across our delivery network.
Ray Wilmes
Warehouse Manager/Driver
Ray Wilmes oversees warehouse operations while also participating in transportation activities. This dual role ensures seamless integration between storage facilities and transport logistics, maintaining consistent standards throughout our supply chain operations.
Questions
What transportation services does Ks Transport offer?
We provide dry goods transport, refrigerated shipping, import/export logistics, warehouse/crossdocking services, and local delivery within Southern California counties.
Are you TSA-certified for air cargo transport?
Yes, we are certified members of the TSA Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) program, ensuring all shipments meet air transport security requirements.
Do you have minimum shipment requirements?
No, we offer flexible shipping with no minimum box requirements to accommodate both large-scale and small-quantity deliveries.
What areas do you serve?
Our services cover coastal routes from Central California to San Diego, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Can you handle specialized transport needs?
Yes, we offer dedicated truck services for time-sensitive deliveries and special transport arrangements for unique cargo requirements.
How do you ensure perishable cargo quality?
Our meticulous cold chain management system maintains temperature control throughout transport, protecting perishables from field to final destination.
Reviews (1)
Mr. Doug Pierson
Jan 12, 2020
Report
On August 27th. At 5:30 pm. A teal truck with KS Transportation labeled on the side was in the slow-moving Lane. It was a merge lane. We were in front of this truck trying to get onto the highway with our blinker on with other cars doing the same speed in front of us. This truck decided to lay on its horn and honk at us for a solid 2 minutes and tailgate within one foot of our car. Not only did we feel extremely unsafe but the driver himself did not seem to care about the safety of the road. He continued to honk at us even after we merged and decided to give us two beeps as he passed by us. When
