Our Company

A green bobtail semi truck next to a vineyard

Our Story

Starting Small

In 1994, Clay Sauer took a job as a warehouse manager to support his wife Shauna and their family. A year down the road he had the opportunity to buy the van and company. He grew up around trucks and was familiar with the transportation industry. One cargo van turned into more vehicles and, eventually semi trucks. As the business grew, Shauna joined and added two employees.

A Team of Problem-Solvers

Two employees turned into more, and soon there was an entire IST family. Clay and Shauna worked alongside their employees and, through trial and error, found a niche in the freight transportation world. Clay is a natural problem solver, and there was rarely a project he wouldn’t take on. Grit, hard work, and determination have made IST one of the best transportation and logistics companies in Idaho. Now, the new generation brings their business expertise to the table—the Sauer sons work in lockstep with their parents to take IST to the next level.

Company Culture

At Idaho Specialized Transportation we are proud of our ability to provide excellent service in a family-oriented environment. We desire to treat employees as part of the family so that they may extend that same caring feeling to our customers. We strive to give our customers the utmost care and provide a shipping experience second to none. We will continue to show respect and gratitude to all of those we have the opportunity to serve.

 

Divisions of IST

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Sauer Transport

208-468-2440

Sauer Transport is a long-standing asset-based carrier providing refrigerated and dry van services to a diverse set of customers in the Treasure Valley and beyond. Our team has a broad knowledge base in multiple industries, such as produce, agriculture, and technology.

IST Logistics

IST Logistics

208-606-7399

IST Logistics is the truck brokerage arm of Idaho Specialized Transportation. With decades of experience in the freight trucking industry, IST Logistics brings expanded opportunities with the same family-oriented business practices, from asset-based to third-party brokerage services. IST Logistics services the lower 48 states, focusing on cost efficiency.

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DairyWay Transport

435-257-6888

DairyWay Transport hauls dairy waste products to and from food manufacturing plants throughout Utah and Idaho. Customers include food-grade processors and others that are trying to sustainably control their waste streams.

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Sandridge Bulk Haulers

435-279-0788

Sandridge Bulk Haulers is an over-the-road food grade transportation company based out of Tremonton, Utah. We are dedicated to safe and accurate service across the country. It is important to us to maintain strong relationships with our customers and employees.

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Crossroads Diesel Mechanics

435-257-5292

Crossroads Diesel Mechanics is a local truck repair shop in Northern Utah specializing in full service oil changes & other repairs for your semi or fleet. We have the computer diagnostic tools to read codes for major manufacturers including Volvo, Detroit, CAT, Cummins, Etc. Our mechanics are on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance. Give us a call day or night and we will be there to get your truck back on the road.

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