Company history
The history of Gab-Trans
Over three decades of growth — from road transport to a comprehensive service centre for the trucking industry. The timeline below shows the most important stages that shaped today's Gab-Trans.
- 1991
The start of transport operations
According to public registration and licensing data, the Gab-Trans brand has been operating since 1991 as a business run by Józef Gaber. The core area was road freight transport.
Significance: The start of operations and the foundation for the brand's later growth.
- 2009
Presence in international transport documents
The minutes of the social commission for the allocation of foreign permits dated 25 February 2009 mention the company GAB-TRANS Suwałki in the context of applications for a limit of Russian permits.
Significance: Confirmation of the company's activity in international transport and on eastern destinations.
- 2013
Development of service facilities
The company points to 2013 as the moment it expanded its service operations — a significant stage in the transition from a transport company model to a transport-and-service model. During this period, sources also mention a project to launch a truck service and inspection station.
Significance: Expansion of operations to include technical and service infrastructure.
- 2014
Audit of the investment project
The Public Information Bulletin of the Podlaskie Voivodeship includes information about an audit of a project carried out by GAB-TRANS Józef Gaber, concerning a truck service and inspection station.
Significance: A public trace of the implementation of the infrastructure investment.
- 1 February 2016
Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks authorisation
Since 1 February 2016, Gab-Trans has operated as an authorised Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks service. The company's presence in the manufacturers' materials confirms that it operates within the service networks of these truck brands.
Significance: A step up to a higher level of service specialisation and stronger market credibility.
- 2018
Expanding service cooperation
The industry media report on the development of the Schmitz Cargobull service network in Poland and Gab-Trans's presence as a partner in Suwałki along the Via Baltica route.
Significance: Further strengthening of its position as a service base for the transport industry.
- 2020
Working capital grant
PARP documents and the company website contain information about the project „Dotacja na kapitał obrotowy dla Gab-Trans Józef Gaber” under the Operational Programme Eastern Poland.
Significance: Publicly documented support for operations during a period of economic challenges.
- 2021
Local activity and industry events
In 2021, Gab-Trans appears in materials related to the Renault Trucks Optifuel Challenge competition. The company was also visible locally as a sponsor of Wigry Suwałki.
Significance: Building brand visibility in the transport and local environment.
- 2022
New organisational structure
On 9 December 2022, the company GAB-TRANS GABER sp.k. was registered, with its registered office at ul. Raczkowska 167 in Suwałki. During this period, the activity of related entities is also visible, including GABER sp. z o.o.
Significance: Organising and developing the legal structure around the brand and the operational base at Raczkowska 167.
- 2023
Presence in the official Renault Trucks network
In the official Renault Trucks materials, Gab-Trans is visible as a network point in Suwałki — including GAB-TRANS Gaber Sp.k. at ul. Raczkowska 167.
Significance: Confirmation of the current position in the manufacturer's partner network.
- 2024
Recognition in the Renault Trucks network
The industry publication TruckFocus reports on Gab-Trans being recognised for the highest efficiency in selling Renault Trucks service contracts.
Significance: Confirmation of activity and results in the service area.
- 2025
Cooperation with education and the community
Local publications report on GAB-TRANS Gaber Sp.k.'s participation in a paid student internship project and on support for local initiatives, including the Brukova Kids event.
Significance: Developing the company's role as a local employer, a partner in vocational education and a participant in community life.
- 2026
Specialist training and rescue services
Public sources mention specialist training in the operation and off-road driving of Volvo Trucks vehicles in rescue services, co-organised with the participation of partners associated with Volvo Trucks and Gab-Trans.
Significance: Expanding brand visibility beyond classic transport and service — towards specialist vehicle applications.
Summary
A coherent story of a company growing with the TSL market
The history of Gab-Trans is an example of the evolution of a family transport company into a comprehensive service centre for the trucking industry. The start of operations in 1991, the growth of international transport, investments in technical facilities, the launch of the service, manufacturer authorisations and the later organisation of the corporate structure form a coherent story of a company that grew together with the needs of the market.
From the customer's perspective, what matters most today is the combination of a carrier's experience with practical service facilities. Gab-Trans knows the realities of transport because it grew out of this industry itself — and that is precisely why it can offer services tailored to the needs of drivers, fleets and logistics companies.