GP Transco
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Truckload trucking, freight brokerage, logistics technology |
| Founded | June 30, 2006 |
| Founder | Gedas Poviliunas |
| Headquarters | Joliet, Illinois , United States |
Key people |
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| Services | Dry‑van truckload, intermodal drayage, freight brokerage, dedicated contract carriage |
| Revenue | US$–– (private) |
Number of employees | 820 (2025) |
| Website | www |
GP Transco is an American asset‑based truckload carrier and logistics‑technology firm headquartered in Joliet, Illinois. Operating a fleet of over 500 company‑owned tractors and more than 1,200 dry‑van trailers, it provides freight services across the contiguous United States and Canada and offers its proprietary transportation‑management system (OpenRoad TMS) to outside carriers.[1] The company has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business, FreightWaves, Transport Topics, and Smart‑Trucking for growth, workplace culture, and technology leadership.[2]
History
[edit]GP Transco was founded on June 30, 2006, by Lithuanian‑American entrepreneur Gedas Poviliunas, who began with just two trucks while completing a finance degree.[3]
- **2014–2016:** An in‑house maintenance shop opened in 2014. In 2015, Poviliunas merged GP Transco with Dominic Zastarskis’s ZA Transport; Zastarskis became CEO and Poviliunas became president. The company re‑branded from GP Transportation to _GP Transco_ in 2016.[4]
- **2017–2020:** New offices were opened in Vilnius (2017) and Carson (2018). By 2019 the fleet exceeded 400 tractors. A 40,000‑sq‑ft HQ and terminal opened in Joliet in 2020.[5]
- **2021–present:** OpenRoad TMS was commercialized for third‑party carriers in 2023.[6] In 2024, a solar‑panel rollout was introduced to power hotel loads and reduce idling emissions.[7] AI‑assisted planning and pricing tools were launched in 2025, reportedly improving on‑time performance and rates per hour.[8]
Operations
[edit]GP Transco specializes in dry‑van freight (contract and spot), intermodal drayage, and dedicated services for industries such as paper, packaging, food, building materials, and consumer goods.[9] The fleet uses telematics with forward‑facing cameras, Samsara IoT gateways, and solar‑powered GPS for real‑time tracking.[10]
OpenRoad TMS
[edit]OpenRoad TMS is a cloud‑based platform covering load planning, safety compliance, maintenance, accounting, and customer dashboards. Internally it achieved an estimated 480 % ROI before its public launch.[11]
Fleet and technology
[edit]The teal fleet comprises over 500 late‑model Freightliner Cascadia and International tractors, plus 1,200 53‑ft dry‑van trailers.[1] The “Running Green” program includes auxiliary power units, aerodynamics, low‑rolling‑resistance tires, and 400‑W solar arrays added in 2024.[12]
Executive leadership
[edit]| Executive | Position | Tenure | Previous experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zastarskis | Chief Executive Officer | 2015–present | Founder, ZA Transport; aviation services at JSSI and Northwest Aviation; LinkedIn |
| Gedas Poviliunas | President & Founder | 2006–present | Company founder; finance background; LinkedIn |
| Amos Savickas | EVP of Operations | 2015–present | VP, ZA Transport; operations & pricing; LinkedIn |
| Milda Davis | Vice President of Logistics | 2023–present | Director, Account Management (2021–23); LinkedIn |
| Sergey Bort | VP of Marketing & Communication | 2016–present | Marketing strategist; 2022 Trucking Frontline Hero for Ukraine relief; LinkedIn |
| Ivy Posada | VP of HR & Talent Acquisition | 2020–present | 25‑year HR veteran; LinkedIn |
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 (2018, 2019 #16, 2021 #40).[13]
- Inc. 5000 (2018–2024).[14]
- Smart‑Trucking “Best Trucking Company to Work For” (2020–22).[15]
- Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces (2023).[16]
- Commercial Carrier Journal – Innovator of the Month (April 2025).[17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Trucking & Shipping Modes". GP Transco. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "GP Transco Recognized as One of the Best Trucking Companies to Work For". GP Transco. 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Miles Ahead". Business In Focus. March 2022.
- ^ "Our History". GP Transco. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "GP Transco Opens New Headquarters in Joliet". Patch. 17 June 2020.
- ^ "GP Transco Offers Proprietary TMS to Other Fleets". FreightWaves. 2 Oct 2023.
- ^ "GP Transco Adds Solar Tech Across 500‑Truck Fleet". FreightWaves. 4 Jan 2024.
- ^ "AI Tools Improve Planning and Profitability". Commercial Carrier Journal. April 2025.
- ^ "Freight Shipping Solutions". GP Transco.
- ^ "Customer Case Study – GP Transco". Samsara.
- ^ "GP Transco TMS Improves Transparency, Retention and Profits". FreightWaves. 1 Apr 2022.
- ^ "Running Green". GP Transco.
- ^ "Our Awards". GP Transco.
- ^ "Inc. 5000 Profile – GP Transco". Inc. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "GP Transco Recognized…". Smart‑Trucking. 5 Jan 2022.
- ^ "GP Transco Receives 2023 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces Award" (Press release). GP Transco. 2 May 2023.
- ^ "CCJ Innovator of the Month". CCJ. April 2025.