Powersource Transportation, History

1994
Skip
Skip Bakos, Founder

Powersource was incorporated by A.E. Skip Bakos. As a truck driver himself, Skip wanted to build a better mouse trap for OTR drivers.

Merrillville
Powersource Transportation, Merrillville Location, 1994

Powersource moved into 8789 Louisiana Ave building in Merrillville, IN with three employees and three leased trucks. Skip had a vision and it came to fruition.

1998
Entrepreneurial Success

Skip Bakos is awarded the SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award

2001
Safe Driving

Powersource is invited to join the Traffic Insurance Captive due to its safe driving history. This is a privilege to join the top trucking companies in the USA to maintain their high standards of safety and sharing amongst all members.

What makes Powersource one of the most driver friendly trucking companies in the industry?

It’s simple: we were founded by a truck driver.

“We recognize that each shipment entrusted to us has its own special requirements. Because of this, we never take anything for granted.”

– Skip Bakos, Founder

Just as Skip would have wanted, we are Powersource…at your service.

Interesting Links

Below are some interesting links.

Follow Us on Facebook

Powersource Transportation Facebook Page
WIT Names Powersource a 2024 Top Woman-Owned Business (Again!)

Powersource Transporation, 2024 Top Woman-Owned Business
PowerSource Transportation: Certified woman-owned, nationwide power-only carrier

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

WBENC Certified Womens Business Enterprise

Woman Owned Small Business

SBA WOSB Certified Woman Owned Small Business

Women in Trucking

Women in Trucking

Truckers Against Trafficking

Truckers Against Trafficking