J & S Transport operates as a fuel transporter out of Lynn, MA. Our primary focus is based on supplying fuel hauling services for fuel distributors to retail gas stations and distribution depots. In addition, J & S Transport is equipped with pump out capability in the event of an emergency, product contamination, and product transfer or product testing for new station tanks that have been installed.

John and Sharon Hamel, the founding owner/family, still operate successfully today. The company was formed based upon the background and experience of John and Sharon, who both having their careers developed in the fuel transportation industry. In addition, John had broaden his career and experience hauling for various trucking firms assuring that his background and credibility was solidified in most hauling industries. The company, when formed, was made up of one tractor/trailer and only consisted of John and one additional driver. To provide the most economic benefit the truck was worked around the clock.

The company has now been built to a fleet of nine tractors and nine trailers. John and Sharon continue to maintain the company’s stability and success, leading the effort, and providing the direction and guidance to orchestrate the day to day activities of running the company.  Additionally they have responsibility of controlling the accounting and financial practices and procedures, administration of Safety Practices/Procedures, constant communication to new potential customers and provide focus on new driver acquisition and training.

Safety is a critical component to the continued success of J & S Transport. Steve Powers has been brought on board as the Director – Safety & Compliance, specifically focused on the safety policies, regulatory compliance, practices at J & S Transport and the fuel industry as a whole. This focus on safety will assure us that we are compliant with local and Federal regulations as well as implementing the best available practices and policies. Steve Powers had worked for many years in the transportation industry. He is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, a U.S. Navy veteran, 23 years with one of the largest LTL Freight Companies in the U.S. as a Regional Safety Manager and most recently was the Director of Safety for a privately owned bulk liquid petroleum transportation company in New England. J & S Transport is confident that Steve Powers’ knowledge and experience is a great asset to managing the ever changing safety rules and regulations. Steve Powers received his accreditation as a Certified Director of Safety (CDS) from the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) in partnership with the University of Central Florida.