by Ben Tapp | Feb 1, 2022 | Equipment, OTR Driver Pay
When traveling the open road as a long haul driver, there are generally three options for what type of freight to carry. These are flatbeds, refrigerated units, and dry vans. Flatbeds haul large equipment such as crates and even other vehicles that wouldn’t fit in the...
by Ben Tapp | Jan 25, 2022 | OTR Driver Pay, OTR Driver Retention
In OTR truck driving, there are three parties involved: the carrier, the driver, and the customer. With a cent-per-mile pay structure, only one of these loses when a truck stays in one spot longer than planned. Can you guess which one? If you’re a driver, you can do...
by Ben Tapp | Jan 19, 2022 | Great Plains Transport Reviews, OTR Driver Pay, OTR Driver Retention
Let’s say a driver reaches 12,000 miles traveled per month for all twelve months of the year. On average, the high-end of pay-per-mile is $0.40. This driver earns $4800 a month, or $57,600 for the entire year. That’s nearly $10,000 less than what every salary driver...
by GPT | Dec 31, 2021 | Penny Forever
Speaking honestly, there’s no one who knows what drivers are looking for better than drivers themselves. Professional recruiters know the industry inside and out and do a fantastic job getting familiar with those they are aiming to hire for their team. The first-hand...
by GPT | Dec 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you blink, you might miss all the days left until Christmas! The season of giving is upon us, and millions across the country are undoubtedly scrambling for last-minute ideas. What does one get for those people that are always on the road? The folks that aren’t...
by GPT | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
On average, a semi-truck crash occurs every 15 minutes, resulting in over half a million accidents annually. Additionally, a quarter of all weather-related vehicle accidents are attributed to icy, snowy roads.With this in mind, it goes without saying how important it...
by GPT | Oct 31, 2019 | Women of GPT
Angie Stengrim is the accounting supervisor at Great Plains Transport. While the family atmosphere is one of the major perks of her job, attacking the daily challenges in a diverse industry keeps her motivated to be her best. Meet Angie Stengrim Originally from...
by GPT | Oct 30, 2019 | Women of GPT
Great Plains Transport recognizes its Safety Director Sara Edmondson as a vital part of the executive team. As a leading trucking company in North Dakota, Great Plains Transport knows that the safety of their workforce is driven by the experience, knowledge and hard...
by GPT | Sep 20, 2019 | OTR Driver Pay
Great Plains Transport Launches Salary Pay for Truck Drivers Driving a truck is more than what it sounds. Beyond helping your company with distribution, trucking allows many businesses in the United States to gain access to products to provide the country with the...
by GPT | Aug 15, 2019 | Awards & Certifications
Great Plains Transport Earns Cold Carrier Certification from International Refrigerated Transportation Association Not all professional trucking companies are the same, especially when it comes to refrigerated transportation. It’s absolutely essential to many...
