What GYPSUM EXPRESS, LTD does

Gypsum Express, Ltd. is a privately held, asset-based trucking and logistics company headquartered in Baldwinsville, New York, founded by John Wight in 1982 and incorporated in 1985. The company operates a fleet of more than 650 late-model tractors with company-employed drivers, supplemented by hundreds of contracted outside carriers, and supports operations through 11 terminals strategically located across 10 states (New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, South Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, and West Virginia) near major interstate corridors. Core service lines include truckload freight (van, flatbed, roll-tite, refrigerated), less-than-truckload and small-parcel distribution, temperature-controlled shipments, bulk and heavy-haul transport via the Bulk Division (triaxle dump trucks, flowboy trailers, lowboys with NYS heavy-haul permits), international freight forwarding, and on-site transportation coordination management. The wholly-owned subsidiary Gypsum Logistics, LLC delivers third-party logistics and freight management, while the Lightning Loading Service division operates over 30 yard tractors across the East and Midwest with proprietary real-time load-tracking software launched in January 2020.

The technology stack is built on vendor-integrated operational tools rather than proprietary platforms: Transflo for digital document management, the Vector mobile app for driver-side document capture on iOS and Android, Detroit Assurance collision mitigation with Parksmart idle, and the internally developed Lightning Loading tracking software. The company serves enterprise customers in the building materials, construction/aggregate, and 3PL/freight broker segments, with Lowe's publicly recognized as a Gold Carrier Award recipient in 2014 and 2015. Cross-border capability is supported by continuous participation in the U.S. FAST program and Canada Border Services Agency Customs Self-Assessment Program since December 2005.

Revenue is generated transactionally through contract-based freight services priced by lane, equipment type, and distance. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with dedicated customer service staff providing 24/7 dispatch and supporting both direct enterprise shippers and freight brokers. The company also monetizes retired fleet equipment (Freightliner Cascadias, International Prostars, Fontaine Revolution trailers, Wabash DuraPlate vans, Flowboy units) through an equipment-sales channel. Ownership remains concentrated with founder John Wight as CEO and Owner, with no disclosed institutional or external investment, and the leadership team includes President Larry Wight and VP of Operations Tim Sheppard.

Name

GYPSUM EXPRESS, LTD

Legal name

Gypsum Express LTD.

Website

https://gypsumexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gypsum Express, Ltd. is a privately held, asset-based trucking and logistics company operating 650+ tractors and 11 terminals across 10 states, serving enterprise customers in building materials, construction, and 3PL freight with truckload, LTL, bulk, and international forwarding services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truckload Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAD), Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Class 7–8 Tractors & Straight Trucks) (TLABABAC)

Keywords

• Flatbed trucking
• Truckload freight services
• Third-party logistics
• Bulk commodity transport
• Refrigerated freight shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Baldwinsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Truckload Freight Services: Direct truckload service throughout North America with company fleet of over 650 tractors and company employed drivers, supplemented by hundreds of contracted carriers
2. Specialized Transport Services: Temperature controlled shipments, flatbed, conestoga trailers, 48' and 53' dry vans, multiple stops and pickups, dedicated transport services
3. LTL and Small Parcel Services: Less-than-truckload and small parcel service to entire United States
4. Bulk Division Transport: Bulk transport services with fleet of aluminum/combo/steel triaxle dump trucks, flowboy tractor trailers, and lowboys with heavy haul permits
5. Logistics and Consulting Services: On-site transportation coordination management, private fleet consulting, operation and replacement, international freight forwarding, transportation and distribution consulting

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GYPSUM EXPRESS, LTD is an asset-based trucking and logistics carrier operating 650+ tractors and 11 terminals across 10 US states. It provides direct truckload freight services including flatbed, van, roll-tite, and refrigerated transport, complemented by LTL and small parcel service, bulk cargo transport (triaxle dump trucks, flowboy trailers, lowboys), and third-party logistics through its Gypsum Logistics subsidiary.

Product overview

GYPSUM EXPRESS, LTD operates as a comprehensive trucking and logistics company with a platform-plus-services architecture. The core offerings center on truckload freight services (Van, Flatbed, Roll-Tite, Refrigerated), complemented by the Gypsum Logistics 3PL division managing over 650 tractors and contracted carriers, the Bulk Division handling specialized bulk cargo with triaxle dump trucks and flowboy trailers, and the Lightning Loading Service subsidiary providing real-time load tracking for loading operations across the East and Midwest. Additional services include equipment sales (retired tractors and trailers), private fleet consulting, international freight forwarding, and temperature-controlled shipments. The company maintains 11 terminals across 10 states and serves customers throughout North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lightning Loading Service: A division of Gypsum Express LTD that provides loading services in the East and Midwest, including locations in Waukegan, IL, Shoals, IN, Cayuga, IN, Rensselaer, IN, Carrollton, KY, Moundsville, WV, Baldwinsville, NY, and Wheatfield, IN. Operates over 30 late model yard tractors.

Products and services

• Truckload Freight Services Direct truckload service throughout North America, offering Van, Flatbed, Roll-Tite, and Refrigerated loads with 99% palletized, no-touch freight handling. Targeted at commercial shippers requiring full-truckload capacity.
• Gypsum Logistics Third-party logistics (3PL) services through Gypsum Logistics, LLC including local cartage, drayage, LTL and small parcel service, dedicated transport, and on-site transportation coordination management for commercial customers.
• Bulk Division Specialized bulk cargo transport services featuring Aluminum/Combo/Steel Triaxle Dump Trucks (21 ton payload), Flowboy Tractor Trailers (36.5 ton payload), Mini Flowboy Triaxles, and Lowboys with NYS Heavy Haul Permits for aggregate, equipment, and flatbed cargo.
• Lightning Loading Service Loading services division of Gypsum Express providing yard tractor loading services in the East and Midwest across locations in Waukegan IL, Shoals IN, Cayuga IN, Rensselaer IN, Carrollton KY, Moundsville WV, Baldwinsville NY, and Wheatfield IN, operating over 30 late model yard tractors with real-time load tracking.
• Equipment for Sale Sales of retired company tractors and trailers including Freightliner Cascadias, International Prostars, Fontaine Revolution trailers, Wabash DuraPlate vans, and Flow Boy units with various configurations available to external buyers.
• Private Fleet Consulting Consulting services for private fleet operations, including management, operation, and replacement of existing fleets for commercial customers running their own trucking operations.
• International Freight Forwarding International freight forwarding services for cross-border shipments between the United States and Canada.
• Temperature Controlled Shipments Refrigerated transport services for temperature-sensitive cargo across North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowe's Gold Carrier Award 2014 and 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lightning Loading ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLightning Loading Service is a division of Gypsum Express LTD operating load services in the East and Midwest. The division provides real-time load tracking updates via proprietary software launched in January 2020. Management includes CEO John Wight, President Larry Wight, VP Operations Tim Sheppard, and Lightning Loading Service Manager TJ Sherman.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Daseke: Daseke is a leading flatbed and specialized heavy-haul carrier with a national footprint, directly comparable to Gypsum Express's ranked #14 flatbed/heavy-haul position. Both operate asset-heavy tractor fleets serving construction, building materials, and industrial end-markets.
• Anderson Trucking Service (ATS): ATS is a major flatbed, heavy-haul, and specialized carrier serving construction, building materials, and wind-energy customers — an almost identical end-market profile to Gypsum Express. Operates comparable tractor fleet scale and offers similar specialized transport services.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express operates an irregular-route TL carrier serving similar mid-sized enterprise shippers with comparable tractor counts and a Midwest/Eastern U.S. operating footprint. Its stock is publicly traded, making it a good valuation comparable for an asset-heavy regional TL operator.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Schneider is one of the largest publicly-traded TL carriers with a substantial flatbed/intermodal/dedicated portfolio, competing for the same enterprise shipper contracts that Gypsum Express pursues. Its scale and dedicated solutions make it a broad incumbent benchmark for asset-heavy services.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner operates a large tractor fleet across dedicated, medium-to-long haul TL, and temperature-controlled services. It directly competes for refrigerated and general TL freight and is a regular benchmark in CCJ Top 250 alongside Gypsum Express.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest TL carrier in North America, with broad flatbed, refrigerated, and LTL (via U.S. Xpress / AAA Cooper / ACT) operations. It represents the upper bound of scale against which mid-size carriers like Gypsum Express compete for national shipper volume.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is the dominant publicly-traded LTL carrier with industry-leading margins. While its service mix is heavier on LTL, it competes for the same enterprise shipper freight budgets and serves as a margin benchmark for asset-based North American freight.

Emerging players

• Marten Transport: Marten Transport is a temperature-controlled and intermodal TL carrier with overlapping refrigerated and TL services. Though smaller in total tractor count, it overlaps with Gypsum Express on the refrigerated side of their offering and serves similar enterprise shippers.
• TForce Freight (formerly FedEx Freight): TForce Freight is the largest LTL carrier in North America and a direct channel competitor for Gypsum Express's LTL/small-parcel offering. Comparable pricing models and overlapping enterprise-customer bases make it a relevant peer for the 3PL/LTL portion of the business.

Others

• Hub Group: Hub Group is an intermodal and logistics services provider with a 3PL/brokerage arm that competes with Gypsum Logistics for shipper-managed transportation spend. While primarily intermodal, its logistics business overlaps directly with Gypsum's third-party freight brokerage and consulting services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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