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Sponsor

Go St. Paul Panthers!

Earlier this year, PGT decided to become a sponsor of St. Paul in Florence, KY. St. Paul is a Catholic school that relies on the support of the local communities in order to purchase and upgrade technology, building changes, and athletic and academic equipment.

We believe it is important to support our youth in athletics, but more importantly, in academics and spiritual growth as that will be what carries most through the rest of their lives.

With our sponsorship, and the sponsorships of many others, St. Paul is been able to purchase items like new awnings, new PA system throughout the school, and much more. Without the community support, these things wouldn’t be possible.

The Power of PGT

Why PGT?

We can tell you everything you want to hear about PGT over and over until we are blue in the face.

Or we could let you hear from our associates directly. We decided to go this route, because, well it’s more fun!

We sat down with each of our associates and let them say what they wanted to say about PGT. You’ll hear a variety of stories, but you’ll get a different perspective on why each person chose to take a leap of faith with PGT and why they continue as a valuable member of our team.

It’s unscripted – I promise! (Although, I think most would have preferred a script!)

Today we are sharing the Power of PGT according to Brandon. Give it a listen.

Roadcheck

Safety Blitz 2022

No time like the present to prepare. In fact, time is running out to prepare for the national truck safety blitz. How will it impact you? When will you start to feel the impact? How long will it last? Why does it impact you at all? We will answer those questions and more.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) conducts safety blitzes across North America around this time every year. They work closely with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)- an organization we are all too familiar with.

What’s the point? At their core, roadchecks are conducted to promote safety of all drivers, pedestrians and shipments on the highways. The CVSA partners with local highway patrol and inspectors at various inspection/weigh stations as well as temporary inspection checkpoints.

What are they checking for? There’s a primary focus every year, but it ranges from mechanical issues commonly found on commercial vehicles to driver credentials, health, and HOS compliance. This year, the focus is on wheel-end components. By narrowing the focus to one or two items, they are able to operate at maximum efficiency. To put that into perspective: the CVSA and their partners have been able to inspect about 15 trucks EVERY MINUTE.

When is it? This year, it will begin Tuesday, May 17 and run through the evening of Thursday, May 19.

What will we start feeling the impact? Traditionally, the greatest impact is felt that entire week, but it often starts as early as the week before. For planning purposes, prepare yourself for impact to start as early as May 11 and continue through May 22.

“Truck capacity will tighten. Rates will escalate for a short period of time but will certainly bounce back. It would be a good idea to get ahead of freight the week before and game plan with your logistics providers.” – Taylor Allen, Logistics Coordinator

Why does it impact you? Truck drivers hate blitz week. It isn’t uncommon for carriers to sit out that week. Regardless, capacity becomes extremely tight and rates tend to skyrocket. If drivers are going to run during a safety blitz, they are going to demand more money to do so. If not, it’s not worth their hassle most of the time.

Culture

What it's like at PGT

Family.

Kind of cliché, right? Maybe. But that’s just the reality of working at PGT.

In today’s Table Talk, Kandra, Taylor & Jake talk about the culture at PGT and what you can expect.

LC

Another LC Needed

Have you been thinking of a new career path? Or maybe you like the path, you just want to revisit who you work for at the moment?

The logistics industry isn’t only for those in sales. Some would argue that one of the most important people in the industry are logistics coordinators (LC). They are the ones that keep things moving between customers, brokers and carriers.

Guess what? You’re in luck! We are hiring for the LC role. We’ll explain what’s in it for you.

Most people care about the pay first, so we will start there.

We take pride in our work here at PGT and want you to as well. This role offers a competitive base salary along with uncapped commission! It’s really up to you and how hard you choose to work. Ultimately, how much you get paid is entirely in your own control!

What else does PGT have to offer? Let us break it down for you by highlighting some of the most important parts.

What else does PGT have to offer?

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.

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?

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?

Sounds good, right?

Come join our team! Check out the job description on Indeed and apply while you are there! You can find all of our openings at on Indeed or just give us a call at 513-453-6046 to set up an interview.

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Sundays are for associate spotlights, so what better spotlight today than all the PGT moms that help keep us all going. Moms wear many hats in their personal lives, and that generally carries over into their professional lives. That is no different at PGT. We are proud of all of the moms in our office and appreciate everything they do for all of us!

Thank-you to all four of you- Cheryl, Katie, Kandra & Jenn! We hope you have the best day today! You deserve it.

Cheryl had a huge part in getting PGT up and going two years ago. She keeps things flowing every day and ensures we are all able to make coffee every day!

“I love my daughters, but being a Nana is the best gig ever.”

– Cheryl Adkins –

Katie helps keep the boss-man in line better than anyone! She holds down the fort and is always there to answer questions & help anytime!

“I’m proud of many things I’ve accomplished in my life, but nothing beats being a mom!”

– Katie Uhrina –

Kandra is the one who tries to keep everyone in line. She’s definitely the “office mom” of the group & truly cares about everyone.

“My kids are my world. Being their mom is the greatest gift God could have ever given me.”

– Kandra Dauwe –

Jenn does a little bit of everything around here, so everyone tends to go to her for help. She is always willing to step up and help anyone!

“Mom is my favorite title. I love my kids more than they will ever know!”

– Jennifer Sloan –

Community Matters

Kentucky Storm Elite

If you haven’t noticed in the weekly Staff Spotlights, sports, in some fashion, are a passion of a lot of people in our company. It only makes sense that PGT recently took the opportunity to support a local AAU basketball team in the tristate. The Kentucky Storm Elite is a local boys team that travels across the country to follow their passion for playing basketball together.

As a sponsor, PGT was able to help drive the cost down for the players so they didn’t have to take that burden on themselves. The cost of playing any sort of travel sports is extremely high, so we try to help in any way we can. The last thing we want is for someone to be unable to participate on a team because they cannot afford it.

Good luck to the Kentucky Storm Elite! Bring some trophies home, but more importantly, enjoy the competition, the camaraderie, and memories you are creating with your friends and family! We can’t wait to hear how the season goes!

Cinco de Mayo

FIESTA!

At PGT we like to celebrate any chance we can! When a few of our associates looked at the calendar and saw Cinco de Mayo as the next holiday, they decided it was the perfect opportunity to enjoy a mini fiesta at lunch time! They brought in all the fixing for a taco bar, decorations, props, and even some margaritas (don’t worry, everyone was limited to one small cup, but we just couldn’t resist)!

Our culture is very important to us. This industry can be stressful at times (as any industry can, right?), so we believe that something as simple as mixing up our lunch hour can do wonders for morale! It is an opportunity to keep everyone together to enjoy and allow ourselves to be distracted, even for just a short period of time!

Who wouldn’t want to join in on this kind of fun? This happens more than you’d ever believe! Come check it out for yourself.

Money, Money, Money!

Everyone wants more money!

We’ve shared it a time or two (or maybe three or four), but good things are worth repeating, right?

Money matters. No matter what anyone says, making more money isn’t a bad thing. So why not join the team and make endless amounts of money?

We’ll break it down below, but if you prefer to listen, check out the video where a few of our associates discuss why PGT is the best option for you!

The pay. People often save the best for last, but let’s be real- this is what most people care about first. We pay above the industry average. We are always hiring sales brokers. Why? Because we are always growing to better serve our customers. Our brokers make base + 40% uncapped commission! No, that’s not a typo. FORTY PERCENT UNCAPPED COMMISSION! Why? Because we want you to join our team and stick around for the long-term. What better way to do that to pay you what you deserve?