Pipe and Steel
PGT Services is a premier transportation partner with over 40 years of expertise in the flatbed industry, specializing in the safe and efficient transportation of pipe and steel commodities across North America.
PGT Services is a premier transportation partner with over 40 years of expertise in the flatbed industry, specializing in the safe and efficient transportation of pipe and steel commodities across North America.
PGT Services partners with thousands of qualified, safety certified carriers throughout North America to create the most extensive flatbed network in the industry.
The members of the PGT Services team play a vital role in driving both company and customer success. This is why we are fully committed to fostering our employees’ professional growth. Our workforce consists of passionate individuals who actively contribute to the seamless functioning of our processes, ensuring top-notch service delivery. At PGT Services, we ensure that each department is led by highly capable individuals who deliver unparalleled service.
We recently caught up with Gracie Voigt, one of our devoted sales representatives, to discuss the significance of her role at PGT Services. Here’s what she had to say about the future and her journey in the transportation industry.
“I have worked for PGT Services for just under 2 years!”
During Gracie’s time here at PGT Services, she has excelled in three separate roles. Initially starting in marketing, she then expanded into recruiting, and eventually transitioned into sales—her contributions have been invaluable to the company’s success during her brief time here. We can’t wait to see what new heights she’ll reach within the next year!
At PGT Services, we prioritize internal promotion whenever possible. Fostering advancement opportunities within the organization empowers our employees to gain comprehensive insight into all facets of the business, thereby cultivating well-rounded team members.
“My current job description is Sales Rep! Prior to my sales role, I first started out as Manager of Social Media and Marketing, then took over the Recruiting department about a year ago. This is my third role with PGT Services, and I am excited to help grow our network and provide transportation capacity to industrial companies all over North America. In addition to bringing on new business, I also help with sales enablement, CRM management, and helping run our new hire and internship training.”
Gracie has done an amazing job at creating relationships with PGT Services employees and beyond. In such a short amount of time, she has dominated her roles and enthusiastically embraces new challenges. We are truly privileged to have someone like Gracie, whose presence motivates the entire office to strive for greater success!
“The most challenging part of my job is honestly patience. I am a go-getter and I always want to be moving, moving, moving, but sometimes I have to take a step back and let things play out. Sometimes timing isn’t always right, so practicing patience is something I have really strived to work on over the last few years.”
Over the past two years, Gracie has tackled various roles head-on, confronting challenges with determination. Despite the hurdles, she finds the dynamic nature of this industry exhilarating, as each day brings something new. While the work can be unpredictable, it’s this exact element that adds excitement.
“I have always loved creating relationships! During my time in marketing and recruiting I built so many relationships with individuals and organizations in the area that I was excited to take the next step. Any chance I have to form a connection or just network is a great opportunity to help solve a problem a company may be facing. Being able to provide a service that I truly believe in and help out a company tackle a need, is something I truly love doing– while making some friends along the way!”
PGT Services actively supports ongoing growth and internal development by recognizing operational needs and introducing new positions to enhance our overall business operations. Gracie exemplifies how passion and enthusiasm for the industry can lead to long-term relationships and success. Our team is composed of dedicated professionals who consistently deliver excellent service to our customers.
“A fun fact about me is when I am not working at PGT Services talking transportation and logistics you can find me coaching Youth Soccer for Pittsburgh Soccer Shots! (That’ll test my patience lol)”
Gracie has been involved with Soccer Shots for more than a year now, demonstrating her competitive spirit beyond the office! At PGT, we empower our employees to strike a balance between their professional and personal lives, fostering both success and a well-rounded lifestyle.
“I’ve learned a lot in this industry, and one of the biggest lessons is to not take everything too seriously. Being genuine really makes a difference. I truly believe in the service I provide, which makes my job easier and more enjoyable!”
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The people who form the PGT Services team are crucial for our company and customer success. That is why we are committed to supporting our employees in their career development. Our workforce is made up of a team of dedicated individuals who are actively involved in ensuring smooth operation of processes with the best possible service. We strive to deliver a positive experience for both our carrier and our customers, especially with the dedicated team we have put in place. PGT Services ensures that we have the most capable individuals managing each department with unmatched service.
We recently caught up with Lauren Akran, one of our dedicated Carrier Solutions Reps, about the importance of her role at PGT Services. Here’s what she shared about the future and her experience in the transportation industry.
“I have worked for PGT Services a little over a year, and originally came from the insurance Industry!”
During Lauren’s time here at PGT Services she has helped develop our carrier relationships and dedicated capacity network. Just one year ago she started her career here as a Carrier Capacity Representative and has already contributed so much to the success of the company– we are so excited to see where she will be in the next year!
“My day-to-day role as a Carrier Solutions Representative has many moving parts. Simply put, my job is to build relationships with carriers to successfully transport our company’s freight across the country!”
Lauren has done an amazing job at creating relationships with her dedicated drivers that resemble friendships. She even had a driver stop in last month just to say hello and meet the team in person. She has fun with her job everyday and truly feels like this industry is where she belongs!
“The most challenging part of my job is adjusting to the ever-changing market conditions and understanding exactly what that means for the drivers/customers/us.”
Although there are challenges, this role is so exciting because every day is so different! This line of work can be unpredictable at times, but that’s what makes it exciting! Sometimes things may go off track during the day, but overcoming those challenges with the team makes it all worthwhile.
“My favorite part of my job is the dynamic nature of every day. I really enjoy that each day brings new experiences as I interact with different carriers and stay connected with those I work with regularly.”
Learning about different drivers’ backgrounds, families, experiences, and stories is one of the most rewarding and wholesome parts of the job. For 8 hours a day our Carrier Solutions Reps get to know these individuals on a personal level, build trust, and grow the dedicated network of PGT Services.
Although the industry is crazy at times, we are working diligently every day to deliver the best service to our carriers and customers. Lauren said it best, “I truly love my job and am grateful for the carriers I’ve worked with. I’m also excited about the opportunity to work with new ones.”
PGT Services encourages ongoing growth and internal development by recognizing operational needs and introducing new positions to improve our business operations. Our team, composed of dedicated professionals, consistently delivers excellent service to our customers.
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