D-Trans LLC is a full-service trucking and logistics company dedicated to the service-sensitive sector and high-value shippers needing advanced security. D-Trans LLC has 15 years of experience in providing qualified truckload, less-than-truckload, and logistics services throughout the United States and Canada. Their corporate headquarters is located in Venice, FL.
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Written by: Erin Silk, CEcD, President & CEO
Published on September 28, 2024
Full Circle: The Story of the Collaboration Between D-Trans LLC and the EDC of Sarasota County
Located in a bustling corporate park off Jacaranda Boulevard in Venice, D-Trans LLC’s new corporate headquarters is not only open for business, but it is also a beautiful building. When entering the pristine office, a person’s eyes are drawn to the natural beauty that can be seen outside every window. The corporate office and bonded warehouse facility were thoughtfully designed to service their nationwide freight operations while embracing the beauty of Florida’s natural fauna. As a full-service trucking and logistics company, D-Trans is dedicated to the service-sensitive sector and high-value shippers, providing advanced security and reliability. Their new facility adds 25,000 sq. ft. to the company’s footprint in Sarasota County. The journey to this successful point was challenging, but D-Trans never wavered.
D-Trans was co-founded in September 2005 by Vladimir (Vlad) and Tanya Durshpek in Portland, Oregon, only five months after they were married. It consisted of one truck. Vlad had always aspired to work in the trucking and logistics industries. Tanya played a vital role in the establishment of D-Trans. She did everything, from working on operational policies to overseeing the company’s finances and working together with her husband to ensure the company’s success.
In 2008, the Durshpeks moved their business to Sarasota County. Over the next decade, the staff grew to 40 employees, serving most of the United States. It was in 2020 that Vlad first contacted the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC). Shortly after, the teams started working together. The EDC assisted Vlad and Tanya as they embarked on a growth plan to double their staff and capabilities. The EDC became part of their project team, helping to navigate the permitting processes, utility hookups, and much more.
Vladimir Dursphek (left) and Josh Ewen, VP of Economic Development (right) shake hands at EDC’s Meet The Projects event in April 2024. Photo by EDC team member.
D-Trans will expand its capabilities in its new corporate headquarters, adding 50 new team members over the next three years. “People are vital to building a company and culture,” says Vlad.
As D-Trans continues to prosper, the EDC will remain a key partner. Vlad and his team are now eager to give back to the community that has supported them by helping other local entrepreneurs and contributing to the economic development of Sarasota County. This commitment to supporting our community is a testament to why small businesses like D-Trans are vital to a vibrant Sarasota County.
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County is a team of engaged public and private leaders committed to being the catalyst for a sustainable, globally competitive, vibrant economy. Their mission is to grow and diversify the economy of Sarasota County while enhancing its unique natural and cultural environment. To learn more about the EDC of Sarasota County, visit www.edcsarasotacounty.com.
Pictured: The D-Trans team (l-r) Dina, Eugene, Vladimir and Tanya Dursphek. Photo by Lori Sax.