About Us
Our History
JAT is a family-owned trucking company founded 50 years ago by Jim Thompson with a single truck and trailer. Since that time, our company has grown into the successful & dependable business it is today. The fleet now includes over 120 semi tractors and 350 Dry Van & Refrigerated trailers. We operate 400,000 sq. feet of food grade commercial warehouse & have a fleet of 1,500 storage trailers and containers for customers to rent.
Over the past 50 years, we have evolved into a multi-faceted company with multiple divisions. We work as a cohesive unit to better serve our customers. We pride ourselves on quality service and proactive communication. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, JAT has easy access to major Midwestern roadways and is within a day’s drive of two thirds of the US and Canada Population base. We also have satellite locations in Lansing, MI and Indianapolis, IN.
Our strength is in our people. We have an outstanding staff of professionals, drivers, & technicians that continue to drive the business forward.
Meet Our Team
Jim Thompson
Founder
Jared Thompson
President
Patrick Yates
Vice President
Gregg Branham
Director of Maintenance & Operations
James Thompson
Director of Human Resources
Jordan Thompson
National Sales Director
Jeremy Swick
Safety Administrator
Sam Gray
Director of Information Technology
Lance Robinson
Recruiter