We had a chat with Max Goldman, our Project and Heavy Haul Manager, to explore the importance of his role at PGT Services. During our conversation, we discussed his thoughts on the future and gathered insights from his experience in the transportation industry. Here’s what he shared.
 
How long have you worked for PGT Services? What role did you start out in and where are you now: 
“I have worked at PGT Services for about 2.5 years now. When I first started, I was a Capacity Solutions Representative, booking shipments with drivers over the phone.”

Max has always had a passion for logistics, studying Supply Chain Management at Duquesne and immediately jumping into the industry at PGT Services at our very beginning. He started as a Capacity Solutions Representatives, originally working directly with carriers on the phone and learned the internal operations of PGT Services and the general transportation industry. He then transitioned into
helping create the project logistics team here at PGT Services where he started as project and heavy haul lead. Now, he leads the internal team Project and Heavy Haul Manager.

What is your current job description: 
“I am currently the Project and Heavy Haul Manager here at PGT Services. I coordinate all Project and Heavy Haul shipments between the customer, the site: both shipping and receiving, and the drivers hauling. We pride ourselves on the communication and fluidity we serve in this department to our
customers.”

Max is directly involved with customers, operations, and overall business performance daily. He is constantly working diligently to make sure his customers are always taken care of. For instance, Max spends most of his days working in our Sewickley office, but every once in a while you can find him boots on the ground managing projects at our ports, or meeting with customers to continue building great relationships. Actually—Max was at Port of Everett last week!!

What is the most challenging part of your job: 
“I love a challenge which is part of the reason I got into this industry to begin with. Not all shipments go as planned and at times the industry is unpredictable, which although frustrating– overcoming an obstacle is so worth it! I think the most challenging part of my job is the prep work behind every move, and calculating all details involved to make sure the move goes as smooth as possible. Not all shipments go as planned, which is frustrating, but overcoming the obstacle is worth it. “

Your favorite part of your job: 
“I thoroughly enjoy seeing the shipment through all the way to the delivery. Coordinating and preparing as much as we do here, it is awesome to see the freight successfully be delivered and having the customer happy.”

The Transportation Industry is a complex reality. All freight has a use in the world that we live in, and it is a pleasure to be a part of the network to get that material to where it needs to go.

Our team consists of dedicated professionals who consistently deliver great service to our customers. PGT Services encourages ongoing growth and internal development by promptly identifying operational needs and establishing new positions to improve our business operations.

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How long have you worked for PGT Services? What role did you start out in and where are you now: 
“I have been with the company for a little over 3 months.  I have been in the transportation industry for 6 years and came over as a senior strategic logistics manager.” 

What is your current job description: 
“My current role is to grow our heavy haul and oversize business while supporting the business unit in pricing, project logistics and overall growth of the company.” 
Jeff’s title is Director of Heavy Haul Operations and Flatbed Pricing and one of the most important parts of the job is managing relationships with our heavy haul carriers, ensuring smooth routes, and detailed communication every
day. In addition, Jeff also handles our pricing strategies dealing directly with over-dimensional and heavy haul freight. 
What is the most challenging part of your job: 
“I absolutely love a challenge! Sometimes there are new customer opportunities where we must be creative to produce unique solutions for each transportation need. Although this is one of the most challenging parts of my job, I love tackling these unique ventures!” 
Your favorite part of your job: 
“My favorite part is working with everyone within PGT Services on a daily basis along with the challenges brought to me with new customer opportunities where creative solutions are needed.”  Jeff has worked in the transportation industry for 6 years, and it has been a wonderful experience. “I am most excited about the growth of our project logistics and heavy haul team over the next few years!” 

Jeff is an important member of our internal team at PGT Services. Our employees are committed professionals who consistently provide excellent service to our customers. PGT Services supports ongoing growth and internal development by quickly identifying operational needs and creating new positions to make our business operations more efficient. 

When Jeff is not directing our Heavy Haul Operations and pricing department, you can find him producing music and DJ’ing in his free time. Jeff loves the transportation industry and is extremely active on LinkedIn—updating his network with the crazy loads we move each day. Hit him with a follow! Or find him in Houston at Breakbulk this week! 
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