Uncommon Carrier was founded with the vision of providing transportation services that were uncommonly a step above what other service providers were offering. Through strong leadership and a commitment to service excellence, the Uncommon group has become a leading provider of transportation, warehousing, and logistics services in the New York / New Jersey metro area. Our leadership team brings decades of experience and success to all of our customers.
Founder and President
Tim Shea
Tim Shea, President of Uncommon Carrier, has been in the logistics and transportation industry his entire adult life. Tim started Uncommon Carrier, Inc. over 40 years ago, hauling books and spices into New York City with a 1968 Mack Straight Truck he purchased from Barnes & Noble. Incorporated in 1981, Uncommon Carrier has grown into a full-service transportation and warehousing company. Over time, we invested heavily in specialized equipment and became a specialist in the Import/Export overweight market. Tim is constantly striving to promote employee satisfaction and exceed the expectations of our customers.
In 2003, Tim started Uncommon Logistics (UCL), a non-asset based logistics provider, to better service his customers with designed logistic solutions. UCL provides service to its customers throughout the United States and Canada.
Tim possesses a unique range of skills and experience, delivering best practices and leadership to a wide variety of customers and organizations.
Chief Operating Officer
Troy Mason
Troy Mason is a leader in the Supply Chain Engineering & Logistics industry, with over 25 years in the manufacturing arena, focusing upon logistics, material planning, equipment solution design, facility optimization, quality control, production planning, lean manufacturing (JIT), kitting, sequencing, and subassembly.
Throughout his career, Troy has gained extensive knowledge in the areas of consumer goods distribution for health and beauty products, pharmaceuticals, fashion apparel, and automotive & rail car assembly, as well as general warehouse and value-added services, both as a Tier 1 supplier and as a manager of third-party service providers. He has worked for AEL-SPAN, Walker International Transportation, General Motors, Innovative Logistics Group, Owens Corning Fiberglass, and Henderson Industries.
Troy has designed simple solutions to complex logistics problems in support of a variety of customers, including the U.S. military, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, FCA/Chrysler, Lear Corporation, Toyota Motors, Cummins Engine, Bombardier, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, KIKO cosmetics, Masland Industries, Lydall Inc., Knoll, Industrial Acoustics, ABB Traction, and Whirlpool.
In his role with UCL, Troy utilizes his diverse background and proven hands-on know-how of the facility design, process improvement, and program implementation of complex out-sourced logistics programs to position Uncommon as a premier logistics provider. Troy is married to his wife Linda of 25 years, has two sons, and is a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
President, Uncommon Transport
Matt Shea
Matthew Shea, President of Uncommon Transport, has been in the brokerage industry for 8 years, but has a lifetime of experience in the logistics industry. Matt comes from a family of truckers that stems from his father, Tim, who is the founder/CEO of the Uncommon Group of companies.
Throughout his career, Matt has gained extensive knowledge of the logistics industry in the areas of imports/exports, truckload, LTL, refrigerated freight, and warehousing. He has worked for some of the top 10 largest 3PL’s in the US before starting his own company, Uncommon Transport.
With his extensive knowledge and background, Matt has proven methods to save customers money, reduce risk, and meet expectations every time. Matt emphasizes leveraging technology to optimize customer service and productivity. While customer satisfaction is a core value, so is employee satisfaction. Creating an exciting and fun work environment is integral in attracting the right people and ensuring high employee retention. He believes that with great employees comes excellent customer service, which is the core of what Matt and Uncommon Transport strive towards.
Vice President, Uncommon Transport
Lauren Iradi
Lauren Iradi, Vice President of Uncommon Transport, has been in the Logistics and Transportation industry for 8 years. Throughout her career, she has developed a deep passion for logistics and has gained extensive knowledge of the trucking industry giving her the ability to provide optimal solutions for her customers. Lauren is extremely customer centric, and her ambition is for her and her team to continually exceed customer expectations. Lauren has specialized in several areas within the logistics industry, but most recently concentrated on the refrigerated sector, where she has worked with some of the Top Food and Beverage companies in the country.
Controller
Debra Brancato
Debra Brancato is currently the Controller for Uncommon Logistics. Debra joined the team in 2019 in her current position and is responsible for all accounting matters for the company, including Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. Debra has over 20 years’ experience working in finance and over 15 years in the logistics industry.
Operations Manager
Anthony Richards
As Operations Manager, Anthony is responsible for business operations management, client and vendor relationships, operational planning and processing, OSHA and regulatory compliance, Human Resources management, and employee training and development.
Anthony has experience working with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 organizations, utilizing core business principles to enhance business relationships and strategies, and support organizational adherence to company culture and leadership, integrity, dedication, trust, and teamwork.
He is a devoted husband and father of two.
Operations Manager
Jorge Chavez-Fernandez
With extensive experience in supply chain warehousing and logistics, Jorge is responsible for the daily operations of Uncommon Carrier’s Kearny Warehouse. He is also responsible for educating other employees on using Synapse, our Warehouse Management System.
Prior to joining Uncommon Carrier, Jorge played a significant role in two prestigious pick-and-pack operations, involving cosmetics and high-value goods. Previously, Jorge spent 12 years in manufacturing for the automotive industry.