About Long Distance Medical Transport

Our Mission

LongDistanceMedicalTransport.com was created to be the definitive resource for families navigating the complex world of long distance medical transportation. We know firsthand how overwhelming it can be when a loved one needs to travel hundreds or thousands of miles while requiring medical care — and how difficult it is to find trustworthy information about the providers who offer these services.

Our goal is simple: help families make informed decisions by providing honest, detailed comparisons of the leading medical transport providers in the United States.

Our Team

This site is maintained by a team of medical transportation professionals with over a decade of combined experience in healthcare logistics. Our editorial team has coordinated thousands of patient transports across the country, giving us deep knowledge of what separates an exceptional transport experience from a mediocre one.

We understand the nuances of medical transport because we've lived them — from coordinating complex multi-day cross-country transfers to arranging last-minute critical care transports. This firsthand experience informs every recommendation we make.

How We Evaluate Providers

Our provider evaluations are based on criteria that matter most to patients and families:

• Fleet quality and medical equipment — the vehicles and gear that keep patients safe and comfortable
• Medical staffing credentials — the training and certifications of the crew caring for your loved one
• Coverage area and reliability — whether they can get your family member where they need to go, on time
• Family accommodation — room for family members to ride along and stay connected
• Safety record and compliance — adherence to DOT regulations and industry standards
• Patient and family reviews — real experiences from real families

We reference federal guidelines including CMS medical transportation standards and Department of Transportation regulations to ensure our evaluations reflect current compliance requirements.

Editorial Independence

We are committed to providing accurate, current information. Our content is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in provider operations, fleet capabilities, pricing, and patient feedback. All ratings represent our editorial assessment based on the criteria outlined above.

Contact Us

Have questions about our content or want to suggest an update? We welcome feedback from families, patients, and industry professionals. Reach out through the provider contact numbers listed on our site, or check our FAQ page for answers to common questions about medical transport.