Power of PGT with Natasha & Erica

The Dynamic Duo

Both Natasha & Erica wanted to share their stories about why the chose to leave their previous job for a career at PGT…BUT, they wanted to do it together.

So, why not?

Listen to this video to get a completely different perspective on why these ladies fought their fear of starting over and now never want to leave!

We aren’t kidding when we tell you that these two are constantly talking about how much they love it here and how grateful they are to be part of this team.

And no, we didn’t tell them to say ANY of this! Give it a quick listen.

Carrier Partners

Building Relationships

We talk about our brokers a lot and how they work hard every day to build and maintain relationships with our customers. Don’t get us wrong- that’s definitely worth talking about. But sometimes we know it is equally as important to talk about the relationships with our carriers.

PGT has worked hard to build a carrier base that not only fits our customers’ needs, but ours as well. Along with that has come a strong group of carrier partners who continue to run with us.

Our logistics coordinators (and our brokers too), work diligently to build strong partnerships with our carriers. This gives us the opportunity to provide better service to our customers when we can work with carriers consistently and frequently.

Erica, who joined our team recently, has already made big strides in this area. So much so, one of our carrier partners sent her this awesome gift basket. (No, it wasn’t her birthday, ha!)

This is just one way that proves Erica will go above and beyond to make sure our carriers are able to move freight quickly, efficiently, and as smooth as possible. She may be newer to the industry, but she has sure picked it up quickly! Keep it up, Erica!

Power of PGT with Pat

Why PGT?

Pat started with PGT earlier this year. A new position was created in an effort to see if we could expand in the tri-state area a little more and determine the added value of being able to put a face with the name.

He has come on full force and is setting the expectations for this position very high. 

Listen to why Pat took a leap of faith on PGT, but also on a role created just for him.

Come join our team. We promise this isn’t scripted, although, at times, I’m sure Pat wishes it was. These stores are real!

Meet Natasha

Proud Mom

Our team continues to grow quickly which means we have to add to our back office staff! Last month, we took a big step forward when Natasha joined our team.

Today we introduce you to our newest Logistics Administrator: Natasha Caudill.

Natasha is from Brown County, Ohio. She comes to us without any logistics experience, but has an abundance of administrative experience. She has been in an administrative role for over 20 years- yes, TWENTY! How lucky are we to have that kind of experience joining our team this early on?!

Natasha is the proud mother to Rylee Nicole, the adorable three year old you see in these photos. Rylee is a miracle baby and Natasha believes she is the most blessed woman to be chose through adoption to be her mother. 

“Not my flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own.” That quote couldn’t hold truer for this dynamic duo!

Natasha loves the fun, relaxed worked environment at PGT. It’s a fast-paced industry, so enjoying it through the daily grind is important. Her mantra is: Work Hard. Dream Big. Serve Others. Make a Difference!

“PGT is truly a work family, as cliche as it may sound,” Natasha explained. “I was welcomed instantly and felt like a member of the A-Team on my first day! It has been a great feeling from the start!”

Natasha is proud to be on the PGT staff. If you’re looking for a new career path, she wants you to know that PGT will give you the opportunity to grow and succeed- and have fun doing it. 

 

July Update

A Note from the President

The month of July was very exciting for the PGT team! 

We had multiple team events that took place, including our 4th of July cookout and our private bus trip to the Fruedenfest in Oldenburg, Indiana. None of this is possible without our team winning in the trenches daily. We continue to add extremely motivated individuals to our team
month in and month out. These individual contributors are a key component to
our customers, carriers, and company’s success.

Our business model and value proposition continue to deliver record breaking results. The PGT team continues to grow our customer and carrier base month over month and July  

was no exception. The PGT team focuses on providing proactive communication, transparency, and bottom-line cost savings to each of our customers. This has proven to be a winning solution and has allowed us to compete against the who’s-who on the 3PL space as well as gain market share.

The PGT team will be looking to end Q3 on high note, with record results and will continue to push forward into Q4. Even with market headwinds and volatility, the PGT team has stayed the course and kept our promises to both our customers and carriers.

 As always, I want to thank the PGT team, our customers, and carriers. 

 

Power of PGT with Thomas

It's all about the money

You’ve heard from most of our associates on why they chose to come to PGT, what they enjoy about working here, what keeps them here for the long-haul, and what they are looking forward to in the future. 

Today, we hear from Thomas Gibbs. He is one of our newer associates who jumped in head first and instantly pushed himself to be the best. He comes to work every day and works hard. He has become very successful very quickly. 

Why? How? It’s all him! He wants that money! 

Give the video a listen to hear what he has to say. If nothing else, it will give you a little laugh to start your day!

Team Leader Training

Taking the Lead

As PGT continues to grow, so does the expectations for our associates, especially our top performers. Earlier this month, we divided our sales associates into three teams, each being led by one of the three top National Account Executives. Jake Garn, Brandon Cliffe & Jason Harper have a team of people they are responsible for when it comes to building relationships with customers and carriers. The success of their teams is determined by their leadership and effort. 

Not only has this given Jake, Brandon and Jason leadership opportunities, it has continued to build on the relationships our staff has amongst themselves. Adding some organizational structure ensures there are multiple points of contact for our associates to go to if they need help or advice. This allows for a defined reporting structure that everyone understands.

Jake, Brandon & Jason have taken on the new responsibilities and their new role at 100% effort. One of their first initiatives was to start a short training session on Wednesday mornings. They cover anything and everything that will help better our associates, their team members, and our company. They dove right in & began leading by example! Keep up the good work, guys!

Meet Matt

Made for Logistics

At PGT we are willing to hire someone without any experience in the industry because we can train them and get them headed in the right direction!

However, we love when someone with years of experience makes the switch to join PGT. Today’s spotlight is one of those people.

Today we introduce you to Matt Tankovich.

Matt is originally from Findlay, Ohio. He moved to Cincinnati for college before starting his career in logistics. He joins PGT with seven years of experience under his belt!

He takes a lot of pride in helping those around him become better, both personally and professionally. That’s something that drew him to PGT. Matt says he enjoys working here because “the office has a competitive atmosphere, but anyone will lend a helping hand. Everyone wants everyone around them to be successful.”

Matt has been in the industry for awhile. His best advice to anyone considering joining our team is “be willing to give it six months because putting in a few months of hard work and sacrifice will be a total game changer for you and your family.”

Outside of work, Matt enjoys being outside and active. He loves getting out on the water and rebuilding vehicles. He’s currently rebuilding a white, OJ Simpson style, Ford bronco.

July LIL

She Believed She Could

              By: Kandra Dauwe

This month we are putting the spotlight on our first Logistics Administrator, Jennifer Sloan, who goes by Jenn in the office. What better timing too- Jenn is coming up on her one year anniversary with PGT next week!

We are lucky to have Jenn on our team here. She wears a lot of hats and has proven to be a go-to person for just about anything. When someone has a question about carrier set-up, customer set-up, payables, receivables, or any daily task, Jenn is their first stop!

The logistics industry offers a variety of positions. Jenn handles a lot of the administrative tasks throughout the course of the day, but as we continue to grow, so will her responsibilities. The opportunities are endless in this industry, contrary to what most people think of when they think logistics. 

We asked Jenn if the logistics world is what she expected it to be. “Honestly, I didn’t really know what to expect. I just came in with an open mind, was willing to learn and ask questions, and pushed through the hard days,” she answered.

Jenn (far right) with Erica & Natasha at our Independence Day cookout!
Jenn (far right) with Kandra & Cassie at the Freudenfest (Q3 Team event)

Jenn was in the trucking industry for eight years prior to joining the PGT team. She had gotten out of the industry for a few years, but when the opportunity presented itself, she wanted to jump back in.

“When I found PGT and learned about the vision and opportunity, I could see myself succeeding there,” Jenn explained. “I could tell I would be part of something big, so I wanted to get in on the ground floor so I could watch it grow from the start.”

Since we are talking about ladies in logistics, of course we had to ask her what advice she would give to other women thinking about starting a new career path. “I would tell them to go for it and to not be afraid of this industry. It isn’t always easy, but it is definitely worth it. There are so many roles available that it becomes very easy to find one that fits for you.”

When it comes down to it, Jenn’s journey in this industry started with the common motto: “She believed she could, so she did.”

The future is bright- for Jenn and for PGT! We look forward to her continued success.

Meet Justin

Cincinnati Native

Today’s spotlight will introduce you to one of our newest sales account executives. He was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Meet Justin Buchner!

Justin has lived in Cincinnati his entire life. He attended Hondros College of Business and studied business management. 

He married is wife Brittany seven years ago and together they have two children who keep them both very busy with all the sports they play.

Family and money are my biggest motivations in life. I pride myself on being a positive influence in our kids’ lives and I enjoy spending time with them. 

“I have been in different aspects of trucking for over twenty years. This is the first full-blown logistics role I have had, though,” Justin shared. “PGT has been very welcoming since day one. They took the time to train and answer any question I have had. Everyone works together as a team daily, which is not seen in every work environment.”

 Justin believes this is the place to be for anyone interested or even curious about the logistics industry. He’s very familiar with the challenges and fears of making a carrier change, but he feels right at home at PGT. “The positive leadership makes it an easier transition. Everyone wants you

to be part of the success they are experiencing,” he said.

In his spare time, Justin loves going to Reds games and vacations on the beach. He just loves spending as much as possible with his family.