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Ladies in Logistics

It's time for a change!

Logistics is commonly referred to as a “man’s world.”

We’re here to change that.

There are about 125 million people in the Logistics & Supply Chain industries across the globe. Do you know how many of them are female? LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT!

Depending on who you ask, the number ranges from 2 to 4.5%. That’s crazy when you actually sit and think about it.

PGT is proud to say that almost 20% of our associates are women. That’s a great step, but we don’t think it’s enough. We would love to add more women to our staff- they bring a completely different dynamic and atmosphere.

In an effort to encourage more women to take the leap into the industry, we are going to start a new segment spear headed by Kandra Dauwe- Ladies in Logistics!

Each month we will be introducing one of our LILs (Ladies in Logistics), so you can get to know them, what they are about, and what they are achieving in the logistics world. We will be discussing challenges that women face that most men typically do not have to deal with. We hope to provide a place where women can grow within their field, connect with other ladies and resources, and thrive!

Our LILs may be the minority in the office, but their presence is known. (Girls run the world, right Beyonce?) There is often a stereotype in logistics because it is dominated by men however, the ladies are letting their names be known as well these days. Besides the ladies that we have in our office, we are starting to see a new trend- a lot of our customers have women running their logistics departments! We believe we are turning the corner of what may be one day an equal playing field.

We look forward to bringing you all on this journey with us.

Power of PGT with Kandra & Jenn

How PGT has impacted their lives

You’ve heard from a few of our associates on what they like about PGT and why they enjoy working here. Today, Kandra and Jenn decided they wanted to tell you their stories together.

The video today is them talking to each other (and you) about how the jump from their previous job to a career with PGT was the best decision for them. They explain what they like about it, and what keeps them coming back for more- even with an hour+ commute every day.

Give it a listen!

Meet Brandon

A Logistics Man

He must love it since he’s been doing it for every bit of four years at this point. Brandon Cliffe joined our team at the start of 2022 and has been a go-getter ever since. Why? “I just enjoy every minute of being in logistics,” he explained.

Before breaking into the industry, Brandon attended the University of Cincinnati (Go Bearcats!) like several others in our office. Outside of work, Brandon is a family guy. He is marrying his fiancé next month and is excited to celebrate with their kids. He has two kids, a four-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter. Brandon enjoys spending time with them and watching them grow up. When he has the chance – free time is often hard to come by – he loves to golf.

Brandon takes pride in helping our customers with honesty and integrity. “I wholeheartedly believe that we provide a fantastic service by helping our customers with their supply chain and bringing drivers home safely to their families,” Brandon stated. “We are the bridge between shippers/manufacturers and the carriers who haul the loads.”

Brandon enjoys the camaraderie and relationships he’s built with customers and co-workers at PGT.

“We are a tight nit group,” he said referencing the PGT staff. “The culture here is amazing.”

What motives Brandon? It’s simple- family and money. That motivation is rooted in everything money provides for him and his family and the opportunities and freedoms that come along with it. “I just want to provide for my family and experience life with them in whatever direction that takes us.”

Armed Forces Day

Thank-you, Soliders

Any day dedicated to honoring members of the United States military is a great day. Today we honor those currently serving our country.

All of us at PGT are screaming THANK-YOU! We know “thank-you” will never be enough, so we try to live each day in your honor. Words cannot express our gratitude for all of your sacrifices and commitment to preserving the freedoms we often take for granted. While today is the official day for honoring our active-duty soldiers, we want you all to know that we appreciate you and pray for you every single day.

Thank-you for your service.

Thank-you for your dedication.

Thank-you for your commitment.

Thank-you for your fight.

Thank-you for your protection.

Thank-you for your sacrifice.

Thank-you for your valor.

Thank-you for our freedoms.

Thank-you for defending our rights.

Thank-you for YOU.

We have a few veterans in our office who wanted to give a special shout out to their fellow soldiers.

“I would like to thank all the service members who are currently serving this great country. Just as importantly, I would like to thank all the people who sit at home and worry, support, love and pray for the fine men and women who wear the uniform. The sacrifice doesn’t end with the solider. Many loved ones carry the same burden. Thank-you for your unending love and support while they are serving and for accepting them home with open arms. To me, the greatest heroes are the ones at home waiting with open arms and hearts for their solider to return safely.”

Paul Vezina, National Account Manager, served in the Army for 5 years and did 2 tours in Iraq.

“There are a lot of brave men and women serving our great country. I am proud to have been one of them. I would like to take a minute to thank the soldiers out there protecting our great country. I know first hand the sacrifice you make every day to ensure the people of the United States continue to live free.

Thank-you for your service, today and every day. There are no greater heroes than those that serve their country and the ones they leave back home.”

Rob Johnson, National Account Manager, served in the Army for 11 years.

Power of PGT with Chad

Funny Guy Strikes Again

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 Chad. Give it a listen. (We promise he isn’t the youngest haha!)

Sales Assistant

New Position Now Open!

PGT continues to grow…and grow fast!

We’ve reached a point of needing a Sales Assistant! How cool would it be to be our first SA, ever!? We think it’d be awesome.

What is a Sales Assistant? We’ll explain the best we can- but being the first means you’ll get to help structure the position for future SA’s. At a high level, a Sales Assistant at PGT will help brokers and logistics coordinators with daily administrative tasks.

General Job Tasks

Skills Required

Enter data into company software
Distribute and collect packets from carriers and customers
Assist brokers and logistics coordinators with daily tasks
Input and process shipment information with precise accuracy
Communicate with shippers, receivers, and carriers to ensure our service is flawless
Schedule pick-up and delivery appointments
Other administrative tasks

Previous administrative experience preferred
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail required
Excellent customer service and phone skills
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Sense of urgency with ability to work through an ever-changing environment
Results-oriented focus

Add in all the “extras” and you’ll have yourself a lifelong career! What are the extras?

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?

Meet Sam K

Insurance to Logistics

The theme this month in our Associate Spotlights (unintentionally) seems to be centered around our associates that didn’t necessarily join our team with logistics experience. Sam Kathman is no exception to that.

Sam K, as he’s referred to in our office, was born and raised in Northern Kentucky before going to college at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. He studied accounting and insurance and spent several years working in both of those fields before joining our team here at PGT earlier this year.

Sam is a family man and very proud of it. He has two incredible parents, Maria and David, and two younger sisters, Ellie and Abbey. Their family dog is a goldendoodle named Franklin. Outside of the office, Sam enjoys playing golf and cards with his family and friends. Sam was also on SportsCenter one as the top play of the day (although it was for all the wrong reasons)!

“I pride myself in making and maintaining great relationships with my customers,” Sam shared. “I am motivated by providing them with excellent service on a daily basis. It’s a great feeling!”

The camaraderie at PGT is one his favorite things about working here. “I feel it every time I come into the office because everyone really gets along with each other well.” He enjoys working alongside the team we have put together and looks forward to adding some new members to build on that.

Sometimes taking that leap of faith into a new career path can be scary. Sam’s best advice: just do it. He did and it has worked out well for him and for PGT. Sam explained why: “Whether you have experience in the industry or not, you will immediately surround yourself with people that not only have an interest in your professional success, but in your personal growth as well.” It really is an atmosphere that sets everyone up for success.

“You feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself and I am confident that you will feel the same if you set the fear aside and jump on board with us.”

-Sam in reference to why you should join PGT’s team-

Furbaby Love

National Dog Mom Day

We don’t usually post on Saturdays, but we had to make the exception this week. If you know any dog moms, you know they have to take every opportunity they can to post about their furbabies. And guess what? The one writing this blog is obsessed with hers, so that calls for an extra post 🙂

Meet Kandra's Dogs!

Belle aka Belley Girl, was her baby girl. She had her for 14 amazing years before they recently lost her. She was the most loyal dog and could always tell how much you meant to her just by looking into her eyes. She was the best dog! Then there’s the brothers, Beasley aka B and Bentley aka Puppa (dog’s can’t have just one name, in case you didn’t know that). Beasley has more brown and is slightly bigger. He’s the older one at 9 years old. He just wants love and will bring you a toy every time he sees you. He loves to cuddle. The baby is Bentley and he’s quite the stinker, probably because he always gets his way. He wants all the love and attention and usually gets it because everyone loves him.

Meet Cassie's Child....oops, Dog!

Bullitt is her baby. He turned 11 earlier this year, but you’d never know. He’s a ball of energy constantly- hence the dog tag “cute but psycho.” He loves jeep rides with the doors off, “pup-cups” from his favorite coffee shops, and running circles around her godchild every time he sees him. He knows all kinds of tricks- sit, lay down, paw, roll over, speak, high five, and he can even pray! He loves running around outside at grandma’s and sleeping on anyone’s lap as long as they have a blanket for him to lay on. He’s a pain in the butt a lot of times, but he really has been the best dog. He doesn’t know a stranger, so he will never be a guard dog, but just give him an ounce of attention and you will have a new best friend for life.

The Power of PGT

Why PGT?