What We Ship
We bring reliable flatbed capacity to help our customers manage their transportation process. Learn more about the commodities our employees are trained in executing safely and efficiently for our customers.
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Pre Winter Prep
A little snow this winter won’t stop us from transporting your most precious freight securely. We have the expertise to transport heavy machinery, building products, steel, road materials and many more commodities all times of the year!
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Multi-Drop Capabilities
Flatbed OR Dry Van Multi-Drop options with PGT Services.
All across North America we have built a network of
dedicated, skilled carriers to tackle any customers multidrop
needs. With a focus on heavy machinery, a few of the
customers we service for multi-drop loads are Kubota, John
Deere, James Hardie, and Promet.
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Container Disruption to Supply Chain
Container distribution greatly affects the U.S. supply chain. PGT Services’ flatbed solutions alleviates this pressure felt by the lack of dry capacity in the market.
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PGT Services Partners With North American Steel Alliance
CHICAGO – December 1, 2022 – North American Steel Alliance (NASA) announces the addition of our newest Operational Supplier, PGT Services to the Co-op as of December 1st, 2022.
“PGT Services is excited to be joining NASA and working with NASA Members. The metals sector is a critical component of our business and a key driver of the American economy. We are excited for this opportunity,” said Barret Rea, PGT Services President.
PGT Services, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a nationally recognized transportation brand with over 40 years of history. Flatbed is and always will be their cornerstone of expertise, but over time PGT Services has evolved into a multi-modal transportation services provider. Their growth and expertise in the metals and building products industry have made them a reliable transportation expert to many high-profile customers across various industry verticals.
“As a flatbed specializing transportation partner with 40 years of steel hauling imbedded in our roots, we look forward to the opportunity to serve and grow with the partners of the North American Steel Alliance,” said Justin Burgh, PGT Services Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Pricing.
About North American Steel Alliance
The North American Steel Alliance is a Member-Owned, steel cooperative with the buying power of more than $9 billion. With the strength over 122 independently owned and operated Steel Service Centers and the reach of over 350 distribution and processing facilities throughout North America, we are the largest Service Center purchaser of carbon products in the industry. Learn more at steelalliance.com.
About PGT Services
PGT Services is a nationally recognized transportation brand with nearly 40 years of history and an industry expert in managing transportation solutions across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Headquartered just west of Pittsburgh, they serve the steel, pipe, building materials industries and more. PGT Services remains faithful to its fundamental values: personal customer service, relationships, employee professional development and profitability. They strive to build long-standing relationships through services that give their customers the assurance that PGT Services will handle their shipping needs with the utmost attention to detail. With solutions in all modes of transportation, their industry leading expertise in the steel, pipe, metals and retail supply chain gives customers the confidence that PGT Services will always uphold the integrity and quality of their brand.
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Why is it Called SPECIALIZED Trucking? Is it Really that Special?
Critical shipments deserve some VIP treatment. With careful coordination our project team will prepare all aspects that are required when shipping over dimension, heavy haul and specialized trucks. Our professionals understand the unique needs — legal dimensions, permit, escort, governmental costs and equipment requirement — when shipping specialized.
The legal requirements for oversize, overweight and super loads is crucial to having a successful shipment. We understand that, when meeting timelines, there is a personalized service of planning permits, routing and execution of over dimensional cargo. Because of this PGT Services will communicate how permits stipulate the route followed as well as specific dates and times for travel.
Committed to total satisfaction and the highest in safety standards, we continue to work together alongside other valued carriers, consistently getting your product from point A to point B. Our most valued assets come from our customers, carriers and valued partners. Our long-term partnership with our sister company, Southern Pines, has offered us guidance and support in our venture into specialized trucking.
Special Services:
- Stretch RGN / double drop
- Lowboys
- Double drop
- Removable Gooseneck
- Multi-axle
- Tankers
Special Requirements:
- Permits
- Escorts / police escorts
- Legal dimensions vs over dimensions
- Bucket trucks
Special Challenges:
- Finding safe and reliable capacity
- Managing transportation providers
- Obtaining correct permits, route planning and escort availability
- Controlling transportation costs
- Visibility to shipment events
Learn More About PGT Services Specialized and Heavy Haul Services
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PGT Services Awarded 2021 Flatbed Broker of the Year from The Home Depot
PGT Services has been named the Flatbed Broker of the Year by The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer. This recognition reflects PGT Services’ performance as a flatbed transportation provider and partner in The Home Depot’s mission to build the fastest, most efficient and reliable supply chain in home improvement.
Earning this recognition was a significant accomplishment for the PGT Services team. PGT Services continues to focus on providing the best freight experience to our partners and this recognition from The Home Depot team aligns with PGT Services mission of ‘Safety, Service and Execution’ for our valued customers.
“‘Take Care of the Customer’ is a core value at PGT Services. Customer recognition is the highest honor we can get and I could not be more proud of our team. The Home Depot is a tremendous partner and we are committed to providing the highest level of service. There is no finish line in our industry and we are running hard in 2022.”
— Barret Rea, President
“We strive daily to be the flatbed capacity expert that delivers. We are very proud of our relationship with The Home Depot. Our team works tirelessly to grow this partnership and we could not be more appreciative of this recognition. We have accomplished a truly open, communicative, cooperative and cohesive working relationship with The Home Depot team that has enabled us to carry out our core operating principles of Safety, Service and Execution. Our goal is to continue growing our partnership with The Home Depot, along with other key transportation partners.”
— Justin Burgh, Vice President
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PGT Services Managed Transportation Capabilities
PGT Services has 40+ years of history in the Flatbed and Dry Van Transportation Logistics industry. We offer customized, comprehensive third party logistics solutions to our valued clients.