GP Transco
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| Industry | Logistics, transportation |
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| Founded | June 30, 2006 |
| Founder | Gedas Poviliunas |
| Headquarters | , United States |
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| Website | www |
GP Transco is an American trucking company known for providing transportation and logistics services in the United States and Canada.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]GP Transco was founded on June 30, 2006, by Gedas Poviliunas, in Illinois.[4] The company was headquartered in Darien before moving to its new headquarters in Joliet, Illinois, in 2020.[5][6][7]
In 2019, the company launched a program to reward its top fifty percent of drivers with a salary bonus each month based on fuel efficiency.[8][9][10]
In 2020, GP Transco partnered with Samsara Telematics Solutions to deploy their IoT platform that included dashboard cameras and AI to monitor drivers and streamline operations.[11][12] In the same year, the company built its cloud-based transportation management system platform, OpenRoad TMS.[13][14][3] The system is reported to have improved operational efficiencies, contributing to a 480% return on investment. OpenRoad TMS automates the provision of truck location updates, which reduces the need for manual communication between drivers, brokers, and customers.[15] In 2023, GP Transco made their proprietary Transportation Management System, OpenRoad TMS, public.[16][17]
GP Transco has integrated solar technology into its fleet to enhance sustainability and reduce costs. According to Freight Waves, starting in 2024, initially trialing solar panels on ten trucks, the company is expanding this to its full fleet of about 600 trucks. These panels, affixed to truck roofs, power cab electrical systems, reduce idling needs, cut carbon emissions and extend battery life.[18]
In January 2024, GP Transco introduced an optional per diem pay program that allows drivers to claim $69 per night away from home as non-taxable, aimed at improving retention and addressing rising living costs.[19]
GP Transco's internal podcast, "Voice GP Transco," communicates company updates and policies to employees, increasing participation in a fuel incentive program from 30% to nearly 90%. Hosted monthly on a private YouTube channel, it reaches about 90% of the company's drivers.[20]
Recognition
[edit]GP Transco was named as the best trucking company to work for in 2021 by Smart-Trucking and ranked on the list of privately held companies for growth on Inc. 5000.[21][22] The company was also named as the "top fleet to drive" for by Samsara in its annual fleet awards.[23][24] In 2023, GP Transco received Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards, based on employee feedback, for Compensation & Benefits and Purpose & Values, issued by Energage.[25] It has been recognized and listed on several platforms for its management systems and services.[26][27]
References
[edit]- ^ "GP Transco Opens New Headquarters In Joliet". Joliet, IL Patch. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "GP Transco hikes pay in 'major' way for company drivers". FreightWaves. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ a b "GP Transco TMS improves transparency, retention and profits". Commercial Carrier Journal. 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
- ^ "How Gp Transco Built Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Business". swaggermagazine.com. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ Mark Golombek,"The Evolution of GP Transco".businessinfocusmagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "NAI Hiffman reps Ketone Partners in land sale to GP Transco for future HQ". REJournals. 2019-08-01. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ Commendatore, Cristina (2020-06-25). "Fleets navigate new traffic patterns". www.fleetowner.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ Fisher, Josh (2020-07-22). "Samsara names GP Transco the best fleet for drivers". www.trucker.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "'Even stronger summer than last year' sends driver pay higher". FreightWaves. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "Effective Cab Ergonomics Has Key Role in Driver Productivity, Safety and Health, Industry Experts Say". Transport Topics. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "IoT creates safer workplaces and promotes greater adoption". IoT Agenda. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "GP Transco latest carrier to increase driver pay". Truckers News. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "Trucking Relationships: In It for the Long Haul - Inbound Logistics". www.inboundlogistics.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "Šimtamilijoninį verslą JAV sukūrę Amerikos lietuviai planuoja plėtrą Lietuvoje". www.londoniete.com (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "CCJ's Innovators for 2022". Commercial Carrier Journal. 2022-12-26. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Maiden, Todd (2023-09-07). "GP Transco offers proprietary TMS to other fleets". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "GP Transco takes in-house TMS to market". Commercial Carrier Journal. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Maiden, Todd (2024-03-19). "Carriers installing solar panels to reduce costs, extend battery life". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "New year brings new per diem pay option at CCJ Top 250 carrier". Commercial Carrier Journal. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Fleets use podcasts to communicate with drivers". Commercial Carrier Journal. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Breaking Old Habits of the Trucking Industry". businessinfocusmagazine.com, Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "GP Transco named one of the best to work for Tank News International. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ Cartier, Chantel (2020-07-23). "Samsara's Top Fleet Award Winners are..." TruckerAdvisor. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ Staff, Work Truck. "Samsara Honors 5 Fleets Powering the Economy". www.worktruckonline.com. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
- ^ "Illinois-based GP Transco receives Top Workplace recognitions". Truckers News. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Highest Paying True Trucking Company in the U.S." Go By Truck Global News. Retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "Crain's Fast 50 2021: Here are the fast growing companies in Chicago". Crain's Chicago Business. 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2022-06-12