About

Behind Every Load Is a Team You Can Trust

At Approach Express Inc., we believe logistics is built on more than trucks and containers—it’s built on trust, precision, and long-term partnerships. As a family-owned company, we’ve grown by combining nearly three decades of trucking experience with modern operational strategy and a personal commitment to every customer we serve. We specialize in import and export container drayage, handling refrigerated, dry, and specialized cargo with the same level of care and reliability. Every shipment is managed with efficiency, attention to detail, and the assurance that it will move safely and on time. Our mission is simple: deliver excellence with integrity. Whether it’s one container or one hundred, we treat every load as if it were our own—building a reputation for service that’s dependable today and ready for tomorrow.

Our mission is simple:

deliver excellence with integrity. Whether it’s one container or one hundred, we treat every load as if it were our own—building a reputation for service that’s dependable today and ready for tomorrow.

Approach Express Inc. was founded in 2015 with a single focus: to deliver reliable, temperature-controlled freight and port logistics solutions that customers can trust. As a family-owned company based at the Port of Oakland, we’ve built our reputation on commitment, consistency, and hands-on service that keeps our clients’ cargo moving — day and night.

With deep experience in reefer container transport, fresh produce logistics, and port drayage, our team knows what it takes to move time-sensitive freight without delays. Whether you’re exporting perishables or coordinating a complex container transfer, we’re ready with the equipment, expertise, and 24/7 dispatch support to get it done.

We proudly serve growers, exporters, importers, and freight forwarders, providing a dependable logistics partnership built on transparency and long-term performance.

Our Mission

To deliver high-performance logistics with precision, accountability, and nonstop support, because in this industry — every load, every hour, and every mile matters.

“When reliability drives your cargo, trust the team that’s always on schedule, always on call.”

Why Choose Approach Express?

What Our Clients Are Saying

Trusted by Exporters, Growers & Freight Partners Nationwide

Discover why clients rely on Approach Express Inc. for dependable reefer transport, on-time drayage, and responsive logistics service 24/7.

Mike O’Grady, M & M West Coast Produce, Inc.

“We have worked with Approach Express for the past several years. Their organization has been among the best in customer service, reliability, professionalism while maintaining a friendliness that is very refreshing. We look forward to continuing this relationship for years to follow! ”

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Tracy Gardella, Pandol Bros., Inc.

“Pandol has been working together with Approach Express for about five years now. During that time we have come to know Joga as very capable trucking partner for our export business out of the port of Oakland. Joga’s attention to details is top level, and we can have confidence in knowing that Approach Express will handle our orders in a timely manner. ”

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Mike Purewal, FreshKist Produce LLC

“Approach Express consistently delivers excellent service. They are professional, reliable, and get the job done right every time. In our business, on-time pickups and deliveries are critical, and this team has never let us down. Their communication is what truly sets them apart; we are always kept in the loop about our shipments. It gives us great peace of mind. We highly recommend them to anyone needing dependable port logistics.”

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Derrell Kelso, Onions Etc. now JJB Family Farms

“Approach Express Inc., is our priority and sole Export Transportation solution for instate transportation from our dock to California Ports. They arrive on time, vet containers, follow transportation guidelines, kind, always pick up the phone and an extension of our team. Our service to our clients meets our standards because of Approach Express.”

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PJ Gray - Integrated Global Logistics

“I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Approach Expres for their outstanding drayage services. Their reliability, professionalism, and dedication consistently go above and beyond expectations.
What truly sets them apart is their proactive approach to eliminate unwanted charges. Whether it’s demurrage, detention, or last-minute port delays, they communicate quickly, take initiative, and act in our best interest — saving both time and money without compromising service quality.
Their trustworthiness and consistency have made them a valuable partner in our supply chain. It’s rare to find a trucking partner who treats your freight — and your bottom line — like their own!
Thank you again for your continued partnership and exceptional service. Looking forward to many more smooth moves ahead!”

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Michael Shin / Deputy Manager, Webtrans Logistics, Inc.

“Working with Approach Express Inc. has been a great experience.
Their dedication, quick response time, and commitment to customer satisfaction set them apart.”

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Bria Craig, Freitas Brothers Farms LLC

“We have worked with Joga at Approach Express for years. He’s very reliable, has great communication, fair prices, and always has trucks available for us. He always goes above and beyond!”

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