General Transport

General Transport began as a freight brokerage company in Akron, Ohio in 1984. The Company fleet was established in 1988. As a family owned and operated trucking company, we manage to remain in touch with the driver's needs. We service many large accounts such as, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Glidden/Macco, Lincoln Electric Co., American Valve & Hydrant, Toshiba, and RCA Rubber Co.

* Use of or late model 48' and 53' x 102" dry vans (spring and air ride)
* Trailers are rent-free to Owner Operators
* Approximately 2,500 to 3,000 miles per week
* Out of home 2 - 8 days, average of 4 days out
* A competitive rate of $.81 per loaded mile
* Deadhead pay of $.81 per mile on any deadhead over 50 miles
* Quarterly fuel taxes paid for by General Transport
* Fuel surcharge's are paid depending on customer, rates vary depending on Fuel Prices
* Weekly pay settlements, no hold back, direct deposit available
* $40 per stop for additional pick-ups and deliveries
* Company paid cargo and liability insurance, Company paid permits
* Company provided door signs
* Use of Nationwide 2-way pager for $15 per month
* EFS fuel cards issued, only a $.95 service charge, 1 cent a gallon rebate on Flying J fuel purchases
* 97% of our freight is "no touch" to the driver (lumper pay available)
* No forced dispatch
* Open-door Communication Policy. All drivers treated fairly
* AFLAC supplemental health insurance available
* Yearly safety bonuses, and $50 for no violations found during a DOT inspection


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