VPV Transport’s Founder Achieves American Dream with Kenworth Trucks
Jose ‘Pablo’ Bossi turned a love for Kenworth trucks into VPV Transport, a 110-truck fleet serving major East Coast ports.
- 110 Kenworth trucks
- up to 9 mpg
- 5 years or 500,000 miles
What Happened
Jose ‘Pablo’ Bossi emigrated from Uruguay to the United States in 1987 at age 16 with limited resources. After working in construction and tire retreading, he became a truck driver and bought his first Kenworth, a used 1988 T600, in 1992. In 2003, he founded VPV Transport, named after his three daughters. Today, the company operates 110 Kenworth trucks from its headquarters in Kearny, New Jersey, specializing in drayage, port operations, and regional and over-the-road freight, including pharmaceuticals.
Bossi arrives in the United States from Uruguay at age 16.
Bossi buys his first Kenworth, a used 1988 T600.
Bossi founds VPV Transport.
VPV Transport hauls specialized gas from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Salt Lake City, Utah.
110Kenworth trucks
VPV Transport has grown from three trucks to 110 Kenworths, including T680 and T880 models.
“We started this company with just three trucks, and today we’re operating 110. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident. We’ve built VPV Transport by being a company our customers can rely on – doing what we say we’re going to do, every time. Running what we feel are the world’s best trucks has played a huge role in that success.”
Why this matters
This story shows how a family business built a successful trucking fleet by investing in reliable equipment and a strong company culture, highlighting the importance of fleet management and driver retention.
Terms in This Story
- drayage
- Short-haul trucking, typically from ports to nearby warehouses.
- OTR
- Over-the-road trucking; long-distance freight hauling across highways.
- PACCAR Powertrain
- An integrated system of engine, transmission, and axles manufactured by PACCAR.
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