About Amhof Trucking
Iowa agricultural roots, a relentless focus on safety, and 50+ years of taking on the loads other carriers won't.
Amhof Trucking has its roots in Iowa agriculture. We began in 1975 as a one-truck operation, hauling grain from Eldridge, Iowa area farms to Mississippi River barge terminals. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the company expanded into hauling agricultural equipment from the manufacturers in eastern Iowa and western Illinois to other Midwestern states. As this venture began to flourish, more tractors and trailers were added to keep up with the demand.
In the mid-1980s, the agricultural industry in the Midwest fell into an economic slump. As a result, Amhof began to diversify into hauling other types of freight, which required different types of trailers and drivers of different expertise. This was the beginning of a new era: seeking out and providing the services local shippers were looking for. Expansion began in areas that other trucking companies were neglecting: the special commodities that require special attention, highly-trained drivers and specialized equipment.
As a result, Amhof Trucking has experienced conservative and controlled growth to a current size of 85 tractors and more than 250 trailers of various types. We have become known to many of our shippers with special needs as the only transportation company willing to meet their expectations. No matter what special equipment is necessary, whether over-width, over-length, overweight or overseas, Amhof is up for the challenge. Our focus on safe, reliable, on-time service is legendary.
Where the Name on the Door Still Drives
Equipment Built for the Toughest Loads
Our fleet consists of Freightliner, International, and Peterbilt conventionals, equipped with Cummins, Detroit, or PACCAR engines. The trucks are rated 450 to 500 horsepower with 12- or 14-speed automatic transmissions. Premium cabs and sleepers include top-tier seats and mattresses, power inverters, electric APUs, and shore power with built-in battery tenders.
- 45′, 48′ and 53′ flatbeds
- 48′×102″ and 53′×102″ dry vans
- Drop decks, curtain sides, reefers and stretch trailers
- A variety of specialized equipment
Safe, Reliable, Connected
Amhof Trucking is dedicated to safe and reliable truck transportation, and to the health and safety of our drivers. Safe and reliable performance depends on a scheduled maintenance program; our fully equipped shop performs extensive preventive maintenance at regularly scheduled intervals, with first- and second-shift mechanics on duty.
Every truck carries a satellite communications system providing data transmission and location reporting, a critical link between drivers and Dispatch that lets us give customers precise arrival times and keep drivers moving efficiently.