You’ve heard from a few of our associates on what they like about PGT and why they enjoy working here.
The power of PGT is real, we promise you that. But instead of listening to us, listen to what Jason has to say about PGT.
Today, Jason wanted to share what made him join the PGT team early on.
Give it a quick listen!
June 6, 1944
A day marked in history forever.
On this date 78 years ago, more than 160,000 troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of the French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy. The allied troops were sent to fight Nazi Germany by General Dwight D Eisenhower. More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircrafts supported the invasion.
Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.”
Many lives were lost on D-Day all those years ago. More than 9,000 allied soldiers were killed or wounded in the invasion. Their sacrifice wasn’t for nothing, though. More than 100,000 soldiers began the slow, hard trek across Europe to defeat Hitler and his army.
Today, please take a moment to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. Their sacrifice is not forgotten, and our thoughts and prayers remain with their families.
Thank-you to all of our military.
Jeff joined our team back in October and has been grinding away ever since. He’s a pretty simple guy- doesn’t need all the bells and whistles to enjoy life.
He has been local to the area his entire life. He attended Monroe High School and Miami University. He started out his professional career as a mortgage banker. Jeff was the founder of Pinnacle Home Mortgage in 1999.
His logistics career started with PGT.
“I couldn’t be happier! I work with a fantastic team of associates. When you love what you do, it doesn’t even seem like work!” – Jeff Guido –
In his spare time, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family. He has one brother and two sisters that are all very close. Jeff has one daughter who married a man Jeff admires greatly. He loves playing golf, boating, playing guitar, and skateboarding. He summed it up by saying “I guess you could say that I am living the dream.”
When it’s National Donut Day, you have to participate, right?
Not that we need an excuse to eat donuts or anything, but when you have one, you might as well capitalize on it.
Why is a day dedicated to donuts worthy of its own blog post? At PGT, things can get a little crazy sometimes. This industry never sleeps which can cause some headaches and situations that pose a challenge every once in awhile (let’s be real, what job doesn’t?).
When we have the opportunity to take a short break and hang out with each other- even if it’s for 5 minutes- we jump at the chance. We are all for having a good time, no matter how long it is…and if you add food to the mix, count us in!
Take a minute and have a donut today- because, why not?
You’ve heard from a few of our associates on what they like about PGT and why they enjoy working here. Today, Sam decided to tell you why working at PGT is the best job he’s ever had.
Today’s video is short and sweet- but you get a quick understanding of what Sam likes about PGT and where he came from.
Give it a quick listen!
No, it isn’t a typo. Sit back and think about that. You could be making $100k in no-time. Not enough? Make it $200k or $300k. You control how much you make! The commission is unlimited- just do the work to get you wherever you want to be!
The
benefits. Our list of benefits continues to grow as we grow. We currently
offer a 401k with a 401k match! We want you to be with us until you retire, so
let us help get you there. We pay a cell phone stipend and paid time off at
time of hire. In addition, we can get you set up with medical, dental and
vision insurance. Not bad for a company less than two years old, right?
The atmosphere. Relaxed. Casual. Fun. Sound good yet? PGT is all of those things and then some. We want everyone to enjoy coming to work. Sure, there are always going to be bad days, but we believe there are more good days than bad here. There are TVs going, music in the background, and often jokes and stories flying back and forth. We enjoy simple things like casual attire, walks around the building, flexibility, and team events outside of the office.
Growth potential. New company = endless opportunities. We have a solid staff that has laid the groundwork for success, now we just need you to help build the foundation of our future. As we grow, so do the opportunities. The potential to move up into various other roles is endless. You can do as much as you want with us and go as far as you want to go. You control your destiny when you work at PGT. How far do you want to go?
Giving back to the communities that have given so much to us is vitally important to all of us at PGT. As a new company, it has always been something we wanted to do. As we continue to grow, we have made it a priority to give back in some capacity.
It may not be the world’s biggest contribution, but as Mother Teresa once said, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest to you.”
That’s what we are doing.
This month we had a Putt Challenge in the office (see video for reference). The winner got to keep half the pot and the other half was donated to a local charity.
Who did we choose for this challenge?
With Memorial Day earlier this month, we thought it would be a great idea to support a veteran’s organization. United States Army and Vietnam veteran, Mike Monahan, started Chico’s Promise in honor of his beloved Scout Dog, Chico. While Chico didn’t make it out of Vietnam, Mike has made it his goal to save 50,000 dogs in his memory.
Through Chico’s Promise, both Mike and Chico continue to serve our country in a different way. We are proud to be a small part of his mission by donating $250 to this great organization.
If you’d like to donate to Chico’s Promise (a 501(c)(3) organization), you can do so on their website . No amount is too small! We also encourage you to buy Mike’s book, Chico’s Promise, that tells the story of Chico in his voice. You can do that by clicking here.
Thank-you, Mike & Chico, for your service and sacrifice!
“Chico, my superhero, saved my life, but I couldn’t return the favor. So my mission is to save 50,000 dogs in his memory!”
– Mike Monahan –
Today isn’t about days off, cookouts and pool parties. Today is a day to honor the fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
While we believe our fallen soldiers would want you to do all of those things- enjoy the freedoms of America- we also owe it to them to remember the reason we get to do it. Many brave men and women lost their lives to protect the freedoms we often taken for granted.
Today, and every day, PGT honors those that lost their lives while serving our country. We remember their service to our country, their bravery to lay it all on the line, their courage to fight every day, their love for this great country, and for their sacrifice. Today, we honor their families who prayed and worried about the safety of their loved one every day while they were gone and now mourn their loss.
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the American soldiers who died at war with flowers. May 30 was the day selected at the time. It is believed the date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day because a ceremony was held that honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 across the nation. It was not until after World War I, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May.
To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, The National Moment of Remembrance Act was passed into law.
The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.
There is nothing we can do or say to express our love and appreciation for all of those that lost their lives fighting for our every day freedoms. We know we often take those freedoms for granted, but at PGT, we promise to do our best to appreciate them every day.
We will continue to honor your life and service through our actions, prayers, and who we strive to be.
Thank-you to the families that lost a loved one while they were serving our country. We are proud of your solider and our thoughts and prayers are with you always. It cannot be easy, but your dedication and sacrifice does not go unnoticed by everyone here at PGT.
We are, in fact, the land of the free, only because of the brave. Freedom is not free. Thank-you to all the amazing heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Did you know that PGT is willing to train anyone that is willing to come in every day, work hard, and learn? Erik wanted a career change and dove right in. He’s committed to learning and growing with the company and is taking the industry by storm!
We asked Erik to introduce himself for today’s Associate Spotlight! This is what he had to say:
I was born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio but moved to Cincinnati earlier this year to start working at PGT. I went to school at Ohio University in Athens for a couple years where I studied engineering and business. At OU, I was part of a great student organization on campus called Phi Sigma Pi, a co-ed honors fraternity that focused on local philanthropy, professional development, and events to learn new skills.
I am the youngest of four in my family. I have two older sisters and an older brother. We were raised to have a love for learning, so we all enjoy reading and learning new skills.
I’ve been a lifelong student of martial arts. I started with Okinawan Shuri-ryu karate when I was nine and passed my black belt test at 17 years old. After that, I spent a couple years training in Krav Maga and taught others whenever I could. One of my favorite experiences was getting to teach self-defense classes at Ohio University. I also enjoy archery and playing video games with my sister and cousin.
I enjoy working at PGT because of the relaxed, team-oriented atmosphere. It’s so different from anywhere else I’ve worked. Instead of being there because we have to, every one of us shows up each day to win. It’s a great feeling knowing that I played a part in a whole truckload of a freight reaching its destination on time.
If you’re considering joining our team, my advice is to take the leap. It is the greatest opportunity for anyone that is willing to learn, adapt and be part of a very successful and growing company. I am new to the transportation industry but with the PGT training, I already feel experienced and confident. I am more excited for the future opportunities and success.
Did you know May is the least active month of the year? That only seems fitting as it leads right into hurricane season which runs from June through November, with September being the most active month.
What’s in store for 2022? Well, it doesn’t look promising.
While there are no active tropical storms at the time this blog is being written, that doesn’t seem to be the prediction for the rest of the season.
Sounds like an intense season is upon us. Those numbers are all above average.
What does that mean for us?
The logistics industry will feel the impacts. Shippers and receivers in coastal areas will have the obvious impacts, but that doesn’t mean others won’t. Drivers will avoid going to certain areas, which will limit capacity. After a storm makes landfall, freight will increase to the impacted areas for recovery efforts, which will drive up rates to those areas. Often, in any natural disaster, fuel availability becomes a very hot topic.
The easy answer is to hope and pray their predictions are wrong. The more realistic answer is to prepare and stay current on the storms throughout the season.
One thing we can guarantee? Our team at PGT will stay on top of all storms and situations. We will provide you with any updates and help guide you through any challenges that arise because of it.