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Grand Island Express

In Business since 1967, GIX is owned and operated by the Pirnie family. James D. Pirnie started the company as a moving and storage concern, but expanded into refrigerated services in 1972. The Pirnie family still hold senior management positions in the company today.

In Business since 1967, GIX is owned and operated by the Pirnie family. James D. Pirnie started the company as a moving and storage concern, but expanded into refrigerated services in 1972. The Pirnie family still hold senior management positions in the company today.

Grand Island Express

432 South Stuhr Road
Grand Island, NE 68801

866-472-6347

Grand Island Quick Facts

Types of freight:
Refrigerated

Hiring Area:
48 States

Number of Trucks
100-500

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Grand Island Important Facts

  • The company’s overall revenues have increased by more than 70% over the past five years
  • Grand Island Express maintains its own fleet’s driver turnover rate at 40% or lower, with even higher retention rates on dedicated projects, compared with the industry average of over 100% turnover
  • Drivers average 2600 – 3200 miles per week
  • Company driver and owner operator opportunities available
  • Grand Island’s primary service areas include from the Rocky Mountains to the northeast and southeast coast, with terminals and drop lots located in Grand Island, Omaha, Kansas City, Denver & Ft. Collins

    • Grand Island Pay & Benefits

    Experienced Driver Pay

    • Speed Based Pay Based on Experience
    • Drop Pay
    • East Coast Bonus
    • Paid Lumpers
    • Layover Pay
    • Breakdown Pay

    Company Driver Benefit Package

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental and Eyeglass Coverage
    • Paid Vacation
    • 401k/Profit Sharing
    • Family rider program
    • Late model, modern equipment
    • Weekly pay – direct deposit
    • Average 2600 – 3200 miles per week
    • Tractor Purchase Program

    Grand Island Qualifications & Requirements

    • Have a current Class A CDL
    • At least 23 years of age
    • No more than four jobs in the last three years
    • Pass company physical, physical assessment, and pre-employment drug test
    • Have no major preventable accidents within the past year
    • Have no more than three moving violations in the past three years
    • Have no prior DWI or DUI’s in the past five years
    • Meet DOT requirements
    • Fulfill physical demands of the job
    • No Pet Policy

    Grand Island General Information

    • In Business since 1967, GIX is owned and operated by the Pirnie family.
    • GIX provides a variety of services today, including both dry and refrigerated line haul, local shuttle, hostling, maintenance, equipment rental and brokerage.
    • GIX has consistently been recognized for its safety achievements by both national and state associations, including ATA and TCA. Several of GIX’s executives have also been cited as professionals of the year in their field by the Nebraska Trucking Association.

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    Grand Island Express Homepage

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