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Silver KGZ Transport semi-truck moving on a highway under a blue sky

Asset-based trucking · University Park, IL

Efficiency in Motion.

KGZ Transport is an asset-based trucking company powered by 200+ modern vehicles, real-time GPS tracking, and a driver-first culture.

About Us

An asset-based company, driver-first by design.

Based in University Park, Illinois, KGZ Transport operates a modern fleet of more than 200 tractors and trailers, providing reliable freight transportation services across all 48 U.S. states. Backed by an experienced and professional staff, we are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and on-time logistics solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

At KGZ Transport, we invest in advanced technology, rigorous safety standards, and the development of our team because we believe exceptional service starts with supporting the people who keep America's freight moving. By treating our drivers and staff as valued partners, we build a culture of accountability, reliability, and long-term success.

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Aerial view of the KGZ Transport headquarters in University Park, Illinois — main shop and office building with a full lineup of KGZ tractors and trailers in the lot
KGZ Transport headquarters — 885 Central Ave, University Park, IL.

What we stand for

Three principles, every mile.

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Safety First

Modern, well-maintained equipment, rigorous pre-trip routines and a culture that refuses to compromise on safety.

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Human-Oriented

Drivers are partners, not numbers. Fair pay, honest dispatch and respect on every call — that’s the KGZ way.

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24/7 Support

Live dispatch, in-house maintenance at MBM Repair Shop and a team that answers when it matters most.

Our services

What we haul.

Three equipment types. One standard. Modern, well-maintained, GPS-tracked assets operated by professional drivers.

KGZ Transport Freightliner dry van semi-truck traveling on an interstate highway

Dry Van

Secure, climate-stable freight

High-capacity enclosed trailers for general, palletized and packaged freight.

Green KGZ Transport Volvo flatbed hauling bundles of large steel pipes on a rural highway

Flatbed

Heavy, oversized & open-deck

Steel, construction, machinery and oversized loads with full tie-down expertise.

White KGZ Transport Volvo tractor pulling a black Conestoga-style trailer through a desert highway

Conestoga

Flatbed flexibility, van protection

Retractable tarp system for freight that needs protection without unloading overhead.

How we run

Technology, pay and safety — built in.

White KGZ Transport Volvo tractor with a KGZ-branded dry van trailer parked at a port dock beside a large red cargo ship

Real-time GPS

Every truck tracked 24/7 for live ETAs and proactive communication.

ELD Compliant

Electronic logging for full DOT compliance and hours-of-service accuracy.

Competitive Grosses

Strong, consistent pay built on quality lanes, steady freight and driver-friendly rates.

Safety-First

Rigorous inspection routines and a zero-compromise safety culture.

Our Office

Where great logistics begin.

Our brand-new headquarters in University Park isn't just an office — it's a modern workspace built for collaboration, comfort and getting things done. Take a look inside.

Bright and welcoming lobby entrance of KGZ Transport offices with plants and natural light
Glass-walled conference room with KGZ Transport logo displayed on a wall-mounted screen
KGZ Transport dispatcher wearing headset and working on multiple monitors in the operations center
KGZ Transport team member working at a laptop with large KGZ logo wall art in the background
KGZ Transport office staff member at a dual-monitor workstation handling administrative tasks
KGZ Transport break room featuring a ping pong table and comfortable seating area for employees
KGZ Transport team standing in front of a row of white KGZ-branded semi-trucks at the headquarters

Time to be efficient.

Join our team.

We work with Owner Operators, Company Drivers, and Local Drivers — if you drive, there's a seat with your name on it.