Gypsum Express
OVERVIEW:
At Gypsum Express, everyone is family. Our welcoming atmosphere means our drivers are happy, and happy drivers create happy customers. Gypsum places value on support for all our branches. We have 11 terminals strategically located across 10 states, with maintenance shops & driver amenities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with many options to consider. Start your journey today to become a member of our Gypsum Express Family!
Gypsum Timeline
Gypsum Express Ltd is a success story based on principles of hard work, honesty, and customer service.
John Wight grew up in Oswego, NY, the son of a chicken farmer. His father owned Wight’s White Eggs and taught John early to “Give value to your customers and they will come back for more.” The principles of hard work, honesty, and customer service are the foundation for John’s amazing success.
John opened Gypsum Wholesalers in 1976 with a pickup truck and borrowed trailer. By 1982, his building supply business was growing faster than suppliers could service – so Gypsum Express was started with a single tractor and a flatbed trailer.
John’s love of trucks and his determination to take control of the transportation needs of Gypsum Wholesalers lead to the incorporation of Gypsum Express Ltd in 1985. John’s reputation for great service became well known and companies were soon calling him to haul their loads.
Today John will still get in his tractor to deliver loads when needed and will frequently take the first delivery for a new customer. Our drivers know the “owner” is also a “driver” and can understand their concerns, and there has always been an open-door policy at Gypsum Express Ltd for employees and customers alike.
Gypsum Express Ltd today has 650+ Tractors, with 11 terminals located in ten states and over 750 employees.
We are committed to providing outstanding service to our customers, which will in turn guarantee our continued success.
Our growth is based on our customers’ success!
Freightliner Cascadias and ProStar International
Our fleet of trucks is composed primarily of Freightliner Cascadias. Our signature red trucks are designed to be lightweight for maximum payload and allow Gypsum to provide cost efficient services to our customers. The comfort of our drivers is of top priority to us, making the Cascadia the perfect fit for all drivers. Spacious cabins, noise-dampening insulation, and furnishings for Sirius XM radio, along with auxiliary heating and cooling, guarantee that our drivers stay well rested and up-beat while over the road. The Gypsum maintenance team works hard to ensure that all our equipment is maintained to the highest standard, assuring that our drivers are safe and loads are on time.
Owner John Wight continues to look for ways to grow and improve our team; with the purchase of new 2026 equipment, it is clear that Gypsum Express is driving in the right direction.
Maintenance
Gypsum Express has composed a group of hard working mechanics that are dedicated to providing the best service to help keep our drivers safe and out on the roads. Between our superior equipment and skilled workers, you can rest assured that our equipment is maintained to the highest standards!
Our shop located at our headquarters in Baldwinsville, NY is the largest maintenance facility within the company. Here we employ 23 mechanics that help handle all road break downs 24/7 for the entire fleet. Breakdown services are on call at all times. We use Streets and Trips Internet to locate closest on-road vendors. All breakdowns are covered by company accounts or Tchek, and all tire breakdowns can be handled by Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Michelin National Accounts. Additional services available here include:
• 8 trailer bays, 12 tractor bays, 2 tire bays
• Overhead cranes
• Automated generator for backup power
• Truck lift for ease of repairs
• Full alignment on both tractors and trailers
• Full body shop for all major collision repairs
• 5 service trucks to handle road calls
• Tire Department with on-site inventory of both tractor and trailer tires
• Computerized mechanic work station with touch screens
• Truck washing service on site
• 30,000 gallon bulk fuel tank with two dispensers for quick fills
You can find maintenance shops at the following terminals for the convenience of our drivers:
• Baldwinsville, New York
• DeMotte, Indiana
• Savannah, Georgia
• Carrollton, Kentucky
• Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
• Shadyside, Ohio
• Danville, Virginia
• Shoals, Indiana
• Georgetown, South Carolina
The majority of these maintenance shops offer the following services:
• Fully stocked parts department
• Full tire service
• Full alignment system
• Computerized mechanic work station
• Road service trucks
• Tow trucks
• On site fuel islands
• Washing stations
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