Company History A Proud Family Legacy in Trucking

Gully Transportation, based in Quincy, IL, is a family-run business with deep roots in the trucking industry. Founded by William “Bill” Gully in 1947, the company started with a single truck when Bill was just 20 years old. Bill, alongside his wife Barbara, worked with their employees to create the company that Gully is today. His one-truck business has grown into a successful operation with over 230 employees and a fleet of approximately 260 trucks. After Bill and Barbara’s passing in 2019, their son Michael Gully took over the leadership role and continued the Gully legacy.

Bill Gully in front of Gully truck
Bill and Barb Gully
H Q Historic Truck

The Gully Timeline

  • 1947

    Bill Gully purchased his first truck.

  • 1951

    Leased 8 trucks to Healzer.

  • 1956

    Bill Gully married Barbara.

  • 1958

    Leased on to H & Q

  • 1968

    Purchased Nelson Truck Leasing and gained 21 trucks leased to Meinhardt Cartage of Quincy, included PIK trucking, which operated intrastate Illinois and construction of new shop and terminal in Quincy, IL.

  • 1974

    Adopted blue and white color scheme.

  • 1977

    Changed name from C L Connors to Gully Transportation.

  • 1992

    ICX Midwest joined the Gully family.

  • 2014

    ICX New Jersey was founded.

  • 2020

    Had a driver named Illinois Driver of the Year.

  • Today

    Gully Transportation continues to move forward, honoring the legacy of Bill and Barbara Gully while embracing the future of the trucking industry.

ICX History

Michael Gully started ICX in 1992 while also managing his parents' truck line. This dual role allowed him to apply his logistics knowledge and experience in the industry to both businesses. Michael's decision to start ICX was driven by his desire to expand his professional horizons. Today, Michael is the president of both ICX and Gully Transportation and he is committed to supporting the legacy of the family business.

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Michael Gully in front of ICX truck