Gypsum Express LTD

About Gypsum Express LTD

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!

Baldwinsville, NY
https://gypsumexpress.jobs/
Gypsum Express LTD

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Gypsum Express LTD Overview

Hiring Areas

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      Illinois

    • Addison, IL
    • Arlington Heights, IL
    • Aurora, IL
    • Bartlett, IL
    • Belleville, IL
    • Berwyn, IL
    • Bloomington, IL
    • Bolingbrook, IL
    • Buffalo Grove, IL
    • Calumet City, IL
    • Carol Stream, IL
    • Carpentersville, IL
    • Champaign, IL
    • Chicago, IL
    • Cicero, IL
    • Crystal Lake, IL
    • DeKalb, IL
    • Decatur, IL
    • Des Plaines, IL
    • Downers Grove, IL
    • Elgin, IL
    • Elmhurst, IL
    • Evanston, IL
    • Glenview, IL
    • Hanover Park, IL
    • Hoffman Estates, IL
    • Joliet, IL
    • Lombard, IL
    • Moline, IL
    • Mount Prospect, IL
    • Naperville, IL
    • Normal, IL
    • Oak Lawn, IL
    • Oak Park, IL
    • Orland Park, IL
    • Palatine, IL
    • Park Ridge, IL
    • Peoria, IL
    • Plainfield, IL
    • Quincy, IL
    • Rock Island, IL
    • Rockford, IL
    • Romeoville, IL
    • Schaumburg, IL
    • Skokie, IL
    • Springfield, IL
    • Streamwood, IL
    • Tinley Park, IL
    • Urbana, IL
    • Waukegan, IL
    • Wheaton, IL
    • Wheeling, IL

      Indiana

    • De Motte, IN
    • Shoals, IN

      Kentucky

    • Carrollton, KY

      Michigan

    • Grand Ledge, MI

      New York

    • Baldwinsville, NY

      Ohio

    • Bridgeport, OH

      Pennsylvania

    • Aliquippa, PA

Driver Types

  • Company Driver

Driver Requirements

Minimum Experience

Graduated Training, No Experience Yet

CDL License

Class A

Freight Type
  • Flatbed
Allowable Moving Violations

3

Allowable Preventable Accidents

2

Hazmat Endorsement

No

Benefits

Paid Orientation

Yes

Pets

No

Questions and Answers about Gypsum Express LTD

  • General Questions

    Is the company privately or publicly held?

    Gypsum is a privately owned company, family focused, and Veteran owned.

    How many total employees does the company have?

    Gypsum Express has between 550 and 600 employees

    How many drivers does the company currently have?

    500

    What is the company’s turnover rate?

    -

    How many empty trucks does the company have right now?

    -

    If the company has a lot of empty trucks it might be a sign that more drivers are quitting than they are able to hire?

    -

    How many terminals does the company have and where are they?

    Gypsum Express operates from 11 Terminals in 10 States.

    How long has the average driver been with the company?

    -

    What is the passenger policy?

    Riders are approved with approval from the Terminal Manager and Safety Department.

    What is the pet policy?

    Pets are not allowed in any Gypsum Express trucks.

  • Operational Questions

    What kinds of freight does the company haul?

    Gypsum Express hauls everything from building materials, coils, to beer. We are a premier flatbed company who believes our drivers make the difference.

    In what states does the company operate in the most?

    Gypsum Express operates throughout the Northeast, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southeast United States

    What is the ratio of driver managers to drivers?

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    What is the ratio of load planners to trucks?

    -

    What is the average length of load?

    -

    What is the average # of miles per tractor?

    -

    How are the drivers’ miles calculated? (Short Miles, Practical Mileage, Household Movers Guide)

    Practical mileage, with pay rates for loaded and empty rates.

    What percent of your freight is Drop and Hook?

    -

    Are drivers required to physically unload freight?

    -

    How many hours are free before the driver starts receiving detention time pay?

    -

    How long do stops take to get offloaded on average?

    -

    Is the company forced dispatch?

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    What happens if a driver refuses to take a dispatch for a legitimate reason?

    -

    Are drivers able to stay within a certain geographical area or are they required to run wherever the company runs?

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    Does your company use customer based freight or brokered freight?

    -

    What percentage of the company's freight is brokered freight?

    -

    Does the trucking company have an idle policy?

    -

    Does the company use satellite communications?

    Yes, all vehicles are tracked via GPS

    Does the company use E-logs or Paper Logs?

    Logs are kept electronically

    If the company uses e-log which system is used? People-Net, Qualcomm, etc?

    -

  • Equipment Questions

    What type of trucks does the company use?

    Freightliner Cascadia

    What is the average age of the company’s tractors?

    Trucks are typically no older than 5-years old

    What is the average age of the company’s trailers?

    -

    Do the trucks come equipped with APU’s?

    -

    Do the trucks come equipped with power inverters?

    -

    If no power inverters are installed can the driver install one aftermarket?

    -

    Does the company “slip seat” drivers or assign drivers to trucks?

    Drivers are assigned to a truck. We do not slip seat drivers.

    If a driver takes extended home time is there a risk that their truck will be taken away and reassigned?

    -

    Are drivers able to take the tractor home with them on home time?

    -

    Do drivers need to be prepared to have a place to keep the trailer on home time?

    -

    Can drivers leave the trailer locked up in a different location than the tractor on home time?

    -

    Do the trucks come equipped with refrigerators?

    -

    Do the trucks have single bunks or double bunks?

    -

  • New Hire Orientation Questions

    How long is the company’s orientation process?

    Orientation is 1-week long, located in Baldwinsville, NY

    Are new hires paid anything for orientation?

    Yes, orientation is paid. Your official hire date will be the first day of orientation.

    Does the company pay for all travel arrangements?

    Yes, Gypsum Express provides meals, hotel (with kitchenette) and visa gift cards for expenses while in orientation. 

    What method of travel does the company use? (Flight, Bus, Rental Car)

    Drivers are assigned either a company vehicle or rental vehicle to travel to orientation.

    Does the driver get their own hotel room or are drivers required to room with another driver?

    Gypsum Express provides each individual driver with their own room for the duration of orientation

    Does the company expect the driver to pay them back for orientation expenses if the driver does not drive for them for a certain period of time?

    -

    After orientation is finished how long will it take for the driver to get dispatched home to pick up his/her gear?

    -

    Are pets and passengers allowed to attend orientation with the driver?

    Unfortunately no

    Does the company have enough trucks for all of the drivers it hires at orientation or will the driver need to travel to another facility or terminal to recover a truck after orientation is finished?

    -

  • Compensation & Pay Questions

    How does the company pay?

    Most drivers are paid by cents per mile, with a rate that is based on location, experience, and/or military service. Some positions offer pay that is hourly or salaried. Please ask your recruiter or refer to the job posting for details.

    Based on my level of experience – how much is the company willing to pay me?

    -

    What is the max rate of pay for your drivers?

    -

    How does the company handle raises?

    -

    What type of benefits does the company offer? (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)

    Weekly pay, regular bonus incentives, accessorial pay, and paid training Medical, dental, vision, and telemedicineVoluntary life, ADD, disability, critical care, and accident insurancePre-tax flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket medical and childcare expenses401(k) retirement plan with company matchMilitary and Veteran incentive starting payTuition reimbursement for new qualified student driversBonuses available for milage, safety, compliance, and fuel usage Driver referral program, up to $2,000, with unlimited earning potential40 hours of paid vacation after 1st year of employmentSix paid holidays per year

    How long must a driver be employed before benefits kick in?

    -

    Does the company offer a fuel bonus program?

    Bonuses available for milage, safety, compliance, and fuel usage 

    Does the company offer a safety bonus program?

    Bonuses available for milage, safety, compliance, and fuel usage 

    Does the company offer a performance bonus program?

    Bonuses available for milage, safety, compliance, and fuel usage 

    Does the company offer any sign on bonuses?

    No

    How does the sign on bonus pay out?

    n/a

    Does the company offer longevity bonuses or retention bonuses for tenured drivers?

    -

    Does the company offer a driver referral bonus program?

    Yes. Gypsum Express has a driver referral program, up to $2,000 per referral, with unlimited earning potential.

    Does the company offer transition pay for changing employers?

    -

    Does the company offer orientation pay?

    Yes, drivers in orientation are paid $750 per week, plus incidentals, hotel, and rental.

  • Lease Purchase Questions

    Does your company offer a Lease Purchase Program?

    n/a

    Is the driver required to be a company driver first before becoming eligible to lease a truck?

    n/a

    Are your hiring qualifications for Lease Purchase different from what they are for your company drivers? If so, how are they different?

    n/a

    What is required from the driver to get started with the Lease? (Money Down, Money in Reserve, Credit Check)

    n/a

    What type of equipment do you lease?

    n/a

    Does the company buy the trucks from a dealership when a new driver starts or do new drivers use equipment that has already been leased out?

    -

    How long is the lease for?

    -

    How much does it cost each week for the lease?

    -

    Are drivers required to pay truck payments when they are off the road?

    -

    Is there a balloon payment or a buyout at the end of the lease?

    -

    What happens if drivers are unable to pay this at the end of the lease?

    -

    Does the company help drivers finance the remaining balloon?

    -

    What are all of the “other” charges that drivers are required to pay in addition to the truck payment? (Plates, Permits, PrePass, Tolls, Scales, Lumpers)

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    What types of insurance are lease purchase drivers required to pay? (Physical Damage, Bobtail, Occupational accident)

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    Are drivers responsible for finding these insurances on their own?

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    What type of escrow accounts does the company make the driver set up? (Maintenance, Tires, Walk away lease escrow)

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    What happens to the driver in the event they are unable to finish the lease? Are drivers charged a fee?

    -

    Are escrow accounts and maintenance accounts refunded to the driver when they leave?

    -

    Do lease purchase drivers get special preferences for freight?

    -

    Are LP drivers paid for all miles?

    -

    Does LP driver get 100% of the fuel surcharge?

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    Are LP drivers paid by the mile or by Percentage? If by the percentage how will drivers know what their true percentage is?

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    What type of maintenance is the driver responsible for?

    -

    Will someone in the office keep track of when regular maintenance is due or is the driver responsible for scheduling their own maintenance?

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    Where are the repairs performed? Does the driver have a say in this?

    Breakdown services are always on call. 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 managed by Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Michelin National Accounts.

    How often are driver paid? By the week or by the load?

    Most drivers are paid by cents per mile, with a rate that is based on location, experience, and/or military service. Some positions offer pay that is hourly or salaried. Please ask your recruiter or refer to the job posting for details.

    Do LP drivers need to have their own Trailers? If not, are drivers charged a rental fee for the use of the company's trailers?

    -

    Does your company offer any type of tax services to help the driver out when filing their taxes?

    No

    What are the total weekly expenses for all charges on the lease each week not including fuel?

    -

    Can drivers get fuel anywhere or are they limited to certain fuel stops?

    -

    Does the company keep track of all maintenance records for each truck? If so, can the driver see a copy of all maintenance on the truck before leasing?

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    Can the driver get the contract for the lease sent to them before coming in so the driver can review the lease?

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    What are the most negative things about your lease compared to what other companies are offering?

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    Can you give me the name and number of a current Lease Driver so I can get feedback directly from a driver on how the lease works?

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    Is the driver allowed to customize the truck, such as installing new wheels, shifters, seats, stacks, etc… before having it paid off?

    -

  • Custom Question

    What breakdown services does Gypsum Express offer?

    Breakdown services are always on call. 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 managed by Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Michelin National Accounts.

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