Metrolina Transport

Metrolina Transport is a trucking company in Gastonia, NC, specializing in the transportation of live goods, including ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and annuals. The company serves retail garden centers across the eastern United States, supporting distribution for major national retailers such as Lowe’s Home Improvement, The Home Depot, and Walmart. With a strong focus on reliability and timely delivery, Metrolina Transport plays a vital role in moving high-quality, fresh-grown plants from their production site to customers nationwide. The company operates primarily within the Carolinas and surrounding regions, ensuring consistent service to its wholesale clients.

The business is closely tied to Metrolina Greenhouses, a family-owned and operated greenhouse operation founded in 1972. The company’s roots trace to the Netherlands, where founders Tom and Vickie VanWingerden arrived with a vision to build a sustainable, innovative horticultural enterprise. Over the decades, the operation expanded to become the largest single-site heated greenhouse in the U.S., spanning over 200 acres under glass. The company has earned recognition for excellence, including being named AIPH International Grower of the Year in 2022. Its commitment to innovation, automation, and sustainable growth has shaped a culture of continuous improvement and employee development, with a workforce of over 800 year-round employees and 400 seasonal workers.

Metrolina Transport operates from a facility located on Huntersville-Concord Road in Huntersville, NC, approximately 20 miles north of Gastonia. The site is situated along a major regional corridor, facilitating efficient logistics and distribution across the Southeast. The company’s operations are deeply integrated with the greenhouse’s production cycle, ensuring timely and temperature-controlled transport of perishable greenery.

As a key partner in one of the nation’s most advanced greenhouse operations, Metrolina Transport is known for its dependable service, expertise in live goods logistics, and dedication to maintaining product quality during transit. The company’s long-standing relationship with major retailers and its role in supporting sustainable horticulture underscore its importance in the regional supply chain.

Metrolina Transport is a trusted name in the transportation of fresh, high-quality plants, serving the growing needs of the southeastern gardening and landscaping industry from its base in Huntersville.