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?

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?

Come join our team! Apply on Indeed or just give us a call at 513-453-6046 to set up an interview.

Broker Misconceptions

What's True?

As with anything, there are several stereotypes toward brokers. The reality is, most aren’t true. The problem is, most people simply do not understand everything a broker does on a daily basis. It doesn’t start and end with covering a load. There is much more to it than that.

In today’s Table Talk, you’ll hear the truth about brokers.

Jobseeker Market

Options, options & more options

In today’s world, jobseekers have their choice of jobs. It’s no secret there are MILLIONS- over 11 million to be more precise- of job open, so the options are endless. Yes, you read that correctly- millions of openings across the United States alone.

The logistics industry is no different. There are thousands of jobs to choose from and your choice of companies as well. In fact, there are five million more job openings than unemployed people in the U.S. according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

So how do you decide?

We can’t answer that entirely because it’s different for everyone. All we can do is tell you why you should come join the PGT team.

WE HAVE TWENTY SALES OPENINGS & SEVERAL OTHER ROLES WITH OPENINGS ALSO!

So why should you pick PGT over the millions of other options? The top 4 reasons are below, but really, we could talk about it for days.

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?

What about everyone else? Our logistics coordinators make a very competitive base salary plus uncapped commission on their broker’s book of business. Our back-office associates make at the high end of the industry standard! We believe in our people and are willing to pay what they are worth!

The atmosphere. Relaxed. Casual. Fun. Sound good yet? PGT is all 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?

Come join our team! Apply on Indeed or just give us a call at 513-453-6046 to set up an interview.

Community Support

LLS

Did you know PGT is a proud supporter of the communities in the tri-state? We have associates from Ohio, Indiana & Kentucky, so helping out where we can is a priority for us!

Most recently, PGT sponsored a hole at the Annual Benefit Golf Outing for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. With our donation, and the donations of thousands of others, we are helping to fund life-saving research and services that provide hope, help, and healing to patients and their families.

Our entire team is proud of where we are from and want to do anything we can to support our communities. No matter how small, anything can help. We will continue to do our part, will you? It’s a no-brainer for all of us at PGT. We don’t think twice about it.

“Community support is important because without it, so many communities will collapse. If we are able to, why wouldn’t we?”

 – Tony Uhrina, president-

To learn more about this great organization, you can visit their website.

Routing

We can help with that too!

Did you know PGT can help in many areas of your business? It doesn’t have to stop with moving your freight. We have an incredible team with decades of experience in other areas of the supply chain.

Dispatchers. Routers. Data Analyzers. Cost savers.

It’s no secret that some of the largest expenses any company faces are shipping and logistics. It only makes sense to take a step back and see if there are any ways to improve.

One of those low hanging opportunities is generally in the routing of product.

In our experience, even those most disciplined, experienced, and largest companies can improve their routing. By doing so, costs can be reduced drastically.

PGT has multiple members of our team that can help with this, one of them being our Director of Administration, Cassie Laker. She started in the industry almost 15 years ago at a company that was very established as the leader in their market. As she was promoted through her time there, data analysis became her primary role.

“I was tasked with bringing our raw materials in house on our own equipment. Through that process, it became very clear that we could save a lot of money if we routed our trucks differently,” Cassie explained. 

The results didn’t come overnight, but through the years, she managed to save the company MILLIONS of dollars. Yes, millions.

 

“The business changed constantly, but it seemed like our routing was stagnant and just continued the way it always had. Once I got my hands on it, we found ways to save a lot of money. All it took was someone new looking at the data and analyzing it with a different mindset.”

-Cassie Laker, Director of Administration-

Everyone likes to save money, right? Even if you think everything is as good as it can get, let us look at it. You’d be surprised what a new set of eyes can find. What’s the worst-case scenario? We ask a few questions that trigger some ideas that you look into yourself? Sounds like the conversation would be worth it if you ask us!

Training

What it's like at PGT

In May, you’ll be introduced to several of our associates that joined our team at PGT without any (or minimal) industry experience. They are all achieving a great deal of success and doing it quickly.

How? Is the job THAT easy?

Well…yes and no.

The job itself isn’t difficult, however, there can be difficult days, if that makes any sense. The challenges arise with breakdowns, carrier fall-outs, and unexpected issues that arise with moving freight. The good news is, they are all manageable. For someone new to the industry, however, it takes some time to learn the ins and outs of the industry.

One of the perks of joining our team now is that we aren’t a huge company with formal training that everyone goes through. We adapt it to the individual.

Do you have years of experience in the industry?

GREAT!

We will take some time to provide you with hands on training to learn our software and then set you free to start making as much money as you want. For someone coming in with years of experience in the industry, the transition at PGT is very smooth. Our TMS software is customized based on our needs and requirements. The bonus? It’s VERY user-friendly.

We have no doubt that joining our team will have you earning commission in no time!

Do you have a few years of experience, but have been out of the industry for awhile?

AWESOME!

We will give you the opportunity to sit with brokers and logistics coordinators to listen to their daily conversations with customers and carriers. Once it all comes back to you, we will give you the opportunity to switch roles- you will have the conversations and one of our leaders will listen! This will give you the chance to get some feedback and learn the systems in place.

It will only be a matter of time before the money starts hitting your pockets!

What if you’re complete new to the industry?

NO PROBLEM!

You’re not alone. We have established a process that seems to be working. The good news is that the process continues to grow and expand as we learn what works best for everyone. Everyone learns differently, so we adapt to the individual. You’ll get to listen, do it yourself, and will have the opportunity to learn from the president of the company. He takes time to break it down in a classroom setting.

The best part about it? You’re in control from day one. On average, it takes less than three months start seeing those bigger paychecks! Totally worth it!

No matter where you fall, we will make it work! It’s all one on one (or two 😊) training! You’re free to ask questions anytime. Everyone is given the time to learn at his/her own pace because the ultimate goal is for you to be successful!

Come join us! At least give us a call and talk through any doubts you may have- no commitment required!

Partner with PGT

Table Talk- Customer Edition

In today’s Table Talk with PGT episode, Kandra, Taylor & Jake explain why shippers/manufacturers should partner with PGT. They touch on several important pieces to the industry. Check it out in the video below.

Earth Day

Make the Earth Smile

Happy Earth Day! Shouldn’t it be every day? We think so! But did you know that the first Earth Day wasn’t celebrated until 1970 and didn’t go global until 1990? That’s crazy if you ask us.

If we’re being honest, sometimes it feels like having an impact is impossible. It seems like such a huge task to help save the planet. Well, it is. But it starts small. All of us can do little things to help make the world a better, safer place to live.

At PGT we recognize that we don’t have the reach necessary to make a huge impact, but that doesn’t stop us from doing everything we can to help.

 

"If you do enough small things right, big things can happen!" - John Wooden

So that’s where we start…small.

We talked about a piece of the puzzle that is directed toward the transportation industry in last week’s blog. PGT has gone through the process of becoming a SafeWay Transport Partner to work with carriers who value protecting the environment. We make those carriers a priority because their values match ours.

Is it much? No, not really. We could probably do more- and we will! It’s important to all of us at PGT to take care of the world we live in! Happy Earth Day!

On a daily basis we do small things to help our environment- a lot of which people don’t even realize.

Paperless: for the most part, our company is entirely paperless. Our files are stored electronically, we opt for ACH payments whenever possible, and we utilize our software systems to build our databases.

Recycling: when we can’t be paperless, we recycle it. We make weekly trips to the recycling center to dispose of carboard, paper, cans, bottles, etc. We believe it is important to reuse as much as possible!

Energy-Efficient: we have installed energy-efficient lighting throughout the building to help keep energy usage as low as possible. We also keep our furnace and air conditioner units serviced and maintained to ensure they are running efficiently.

LC Needed

Immediate Opening

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 with an IMMEDIATE opening! You can check out what two of our LC’s love about working at PGT in our Table Talk from Tuesday.

This position will work directly on a broker’s account. You’d be the lead LC on the account and will be responsible for covering freight, doing daily check calls, updating carriers and customers, collecting paperwork, and updating our TMS. The best part? The faster you help the broker’s business grow, the quicker you’ll have the opportunity to be promoted! You control your destiny!

The million-dollar question everyone wants an answer to- What does it pay?

We take pride in our work here at PGT and want you to as well. This role offers a competitive base salary plus a lucrative commission structure. How much you take home is really up to you and how hard you choose to work. Ultimately, it 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.

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! Or just give us a call at 513-453-6046 to set up an interview.