About Us
From Humble Beginnings
Van Eerden Trucking Co, based in Byron Center, Michigan, was founded in 1980. The grandsons of the founder of Van Eerden Distribution Company, a 100-year-old full-service food distributor, created Van Eerden Trucking to provide backhaul services.
In the early days, the company operated primarily as a small owner-operator fleet until 1987, when Van Eerden transitioned into company owned and operated equipment. While we have experienced rapid growth, we have maintained partnerships with the same customers since day one.
Much of our success can be attributed to the preservation to our core principals of providing the highest quality transportation services.
Today at Van Eerden

Currently, we operate over 165 tractors, 300 trailers with a 48-State Contract and Common Carrier Authority, including a Brokerage license. Our major markets include the West Coast, Northwest, South, Mid-West and East Coast, as well as Michigan Local and Regional Areas.
We pride ourselves in a workplace which encourages the development and growth of all its employees as well as maintaining outstanding relationships with our customers. Our experienced and professional staff provides the highest level of transportation services to our customers as well as an exceptional work environment for our drivers. The knowledge and integrity of all our employees have created an atmosphere where each of our drivers know they are a valued and respected part of the Van Eerden family. We highly value our professional drivers and their safety. Please be sure to go to the driving careers page to read more about the benefits of working at Van Eerden Trucking.
Through a long term unwavering pledge to our vision, we will be known as a company that provides our customers with exceptional on-time services and the best resources to be prosperous in their chosen industry. Through our actions Van Eerden Trucking Company will be seen as offering value to our customers, partners, and employees.

Mission Statement
To provide the highest level of services to our valued customers with our commitment of integrity, passion and continuous improvement.
Our Commitment
In carrying out our day-to-day business, we commit to the following:
- Recognize our customers as our foundation by continuously striving to develop, preserve, and sustain the highest level of services unique to their success.
- Regard all of our employees with the highest respect and dignity while providing a prosperous and professional work environment.
- Relentlessly dedicate our collective efforts to the pursuit of exceeding all of our customer’s expectations.
- Accomplish our daily business commitments with integrity, honor and mutual respect of ALL others.

Today at Van Eerden

- Recognize our customers as our foundation by continuously striving to develop, preserve, and sustain the highest level of services unique to their success.
- Regard all of our employees with the highest respect and dignity while providing a prosperous and professional work environment.
- Relentlessly dedicate our collective efforts to the pursuit of exceeding all of our customer’s expectations.
- Accomplish our daily business commitments with integrity, honor and mutual respect of ALL others.
