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32 Press Releases

2018 – 2026

GP Transco Announces Major Driver Pay Increase and Expanded Home Time Flexibility
Press Release•Jun 15, 2026

Reflecting positive movement in the freight market, GP Transco is investing in its drivers with higher earning potential and more flexible home time options.

GP Transco Named 2026 CCJ Innovator of the Year
Press Release•Feb 6, 2026

This Recognition Highlights Industry-Leading AI Technology That Is Redefining Truckload Planning and Operations

GP Transco Equips Fleet With ESMART Technology to Enhance Safety, Efficiency, and Customer Confidence
Press Release•Jun 23, 2025

The Fleetwide Safety System Uses Real-Time GPS Data to Prevent Accidents, Boost Fuel Efficiency, and Deliver Smarter Service

GP Transco Recognized as Commercial Carrier Journal's Innovator of the Month for Groundbreaking AI-Powered Planning Tools
Press Release•Apr 1, 2025

AI technology developed in-house is helping GP Transco improve driver satisfaction, optimize trailer utilization, reduce empty miles, and boost profitability without replacing human expertise.

GP Transco Takes the Spotlight: Named #153 in the 2024 Inc. Regionals Award Ranking
Press Release•Feb 29, 2024

GP Transco earns recognition as #153 on the prestigious 2024 Inc. Regionals Award ranking, showcasing its dedication to excellence and growth in the transportation sector.

GP Transco Joins Forces With TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) to Combat Human Trafficking
Press Release•May 9, 2024

GP Transco Takes a Stand Against Human Trafficking Through Partnership with TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking)

GP Transco Becomes a Corporate Member of the Women in Trucking Organization to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Trucking Industry
Press Release•Jun 12, 2024

GP Transco's New Membership Highlights Commitment to Gender Equality and Support for Women Professionals

GP Transco Recognized as One of the Best Trucking Companies to Work for in the USA by Smart-Trucking for Third Consecutive Year
Press Release•Jan 4, 2024

GP Transco's achievement for the third year in a row highlights its consistent efforts to elevate industry standards and provide an exceptional working environment for its staff

GP Transco Receives 2023 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces Award
Press Release•Nov 8, 2023

GP Transco Clinches Top Workplaces Award from the Chicago Tribune for the Second Time in 2023, Building on Their Outstanding Year and Sustaining a Legacy of Excellence

Revolutionizing Logistics: GP Transco Unveils OpenRoad TMS to the Public Market
Press Release•Sep 7, 2023

GP Transco's OpenRoad TMS is poised to be a game-changer for carriers across the nation, allowing them to leverage the experience and expertise of a successful trucking company.

GP Transco Wins 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards
Press Release•May 1, 2023

Transportation & Logistics firm earns national recognition for Purpose & Values as well as Compensation & Benefits

GP Transco is Named an Inc. 5000 Company for the 7th Time
Press Release•Aug 15, 2023

The innovative trucking company has been the topic of discussion in the industry for the past few years, being named a Crain's Fast 50 Company five times, Smart-Trucking's Best Company to Drive For in 2021 and 2022, winner of the 2023 USA Top Workplaces, and more.

GP Transco Earns Prestigious Spot on the 2023 SmartWay High Performer List
Press Release•Sep 5, 2023

GP Transco, a leading name in the transportation and logistics industry, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2023 SmartWay High Performer list.

GP Transco Wins 2023 Top Workplaces USA Award
Press Release•Feb 1, 2023

The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards.

GP Transco is Awarded the ALAN Humanitarian Logistics Award by the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
Press Release•Sep 23, 2022

GP Transco received its honor for creating Trucking & Logistics Professionals for Ukraine (TLPU), raising nearly $2.5 million for the cause.

FreightWaves Names GP Transco Best OTR Trucking Company for Competitive Pay and Benefits
Press Release•Jun 20, 2022

FreightWaves Ratings offers objective, detailed reviews of the biggest names in the trucking industry. In June of 2022, they recognized GP Transco as a top carrier for drivers who look for outstanding pay and high benefits.

GP Transco Named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune
Press Release•Nov 4, 2021

A number of awards came the way of this logistics and transportation company in 2021 — their fifth listing on Inc. 5000, fifth listing on Crain's Fast 50, their second time being named Smart-Trucking's Best Company to Drive For, and now, a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune.

GP Transco Ranks 149 on First-Ever FreightWaves Ratings Top 500 Largest For-Hire Carriers List
Press Release•Jan 21, 2022

GP Transco received recognition on the first-ever FreightWaves Ratings Top 500 Largest For-Hire Carriers List ranking at #149.

GP Transco Named a 'Best Trucking Company to Work for in 2022' by Smart-Trucking
Press Release•Feb 14, 2022

A medium-sized trucking company located in Illinois, GP Transco is a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace that is currently ranked as the highest-paying carrier on Truck Drivers Salary.

GP Transco Named an Inc. 5000 Company for the 5th Time
Press Release•Aug 17, 2021

The innovative trucking company has been named a Crain's Fast 50 Company five times, Smart-Trucking's Best Company to Drive For in 2020 and 2021, and more.

GP Transco Announces a Base Pay Increase to Company CDL Drivers
Press Release•Apr 21, 2021

Smart-Trucking's "Best Trucking Company To Work For in 2021" has increased the base pay of their W2 solo company drivers to 60 cents per mile.

GP Transco Secures Fifth Crain's Fast 50 Listing
Press Release•Jun 11, 2021

Crain's Fast 50 is an annual listing published by Crain's Chicago Business, recognizing outstanding growth.

GP Transco Has Been Named a Best Trucking Company to Work For by Smart-Trucking
Press Release•Jan 24, 2020

GP Transco was added as a best-paying trucking company on smart-trucking.com, setting "a good example for other companies to follow"

GP Transco Becomes 3rd Highest Paying Trucking Company in the US
Press Release•Sep 5, 2019

With the new OTP weekly driver performance bonus program, truck drivers now earn up to $87,000 per year at GP Transco.

GP Transco Named as 'The Best Trucking Company to Work for in 2021' by Smart-Trucking
Press Release•Mar 30, 2021

Smart-Trucking ranked the Joliet, IL-based carrier at the top, stating that the carrier sets "a good example for other companies to follow"

GP Transco Secures Third Crain's Fast 50 Listing
Press Release•Jun 21, 2020

Crain's Fast 50 is an annual listing published by Crain's Chicago Business, recognizing outstanding growth

GP Transco Becomes an Inc. 5000 Company for the Fourth Time
Press Release•Aug 16, 2020

GP Transco earned a position on the Inc. 5000 listing for the fourth year, with a 3-year growth of 202% and rank #1980.

GP Transco Becomes 5th Highest Paying Trucking Company in the U.S.
Press Release•Mar 1, 2019

The fast-growing carrier now offers an annual salary of $78,000 to company truck drivers, placing it fifth in the nation.

GP Transco Achieves Industry-Leading 20% Driver Turnover Rate
Press Release•Oct 4, 2018

The elite carrier stands out with an industry-leading low turnover rate compared to the 98 percent national average.

Saxon Freight Announces Corporate Name Change to GP Transco Logistics
Press Release•Oct 10, 2018

The fast-growing logistics company announced that it will be changing its name to GP Transco Logistics, increasing collaboration and merging branding with sister company GP Transco.

GP Transco Earns Inc. 5000 Listing for the Third Time
Press Release•Aug 15, 2018

The fast-growing company has been the topic of discussion on a number of listings in 2018, including Crain's Fast 50, Truck Drivers Salary, and now Inc. 5000.

GP Transco Secures Second Crain's Fast 50 Listing
Press Release•Jun 25, 2018

Crain's Fast 50 is an annual listing published by Crain's Chicago Business, recognizing outstanding growth.

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