ROCHESTER, PA, February 12, 2024 — PGT Services is proud to announce its distinction as the recipient of the 2023 Home Depot Flatbed Broker of the Year award. This recognition highlights PGT Services’ commitment to operational excellence and its pivotal role in supporting Home Depot’s transportation network. PGT Services is honored to be recognized with this award, the second time since 2021.

With a focus on efficiency and reliability, PGT Services has established itself as a trusted partner of The Home Depot, providing essential logistics support to ensure the seamless flow of products across the retailer’s supply chain. Through meticulous planning and execution, PGT Services has helped optimize Home Depot’s operations, enabling the retailer to meet customer demands effectively.

One of the key factors contributing to PGT Services’ success is its commitment to proactive communication and transparency. This approach ensures that Home Depot receives timely updates and support throughout the transportation process, ultimately enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

PGT Services’ dedication to excellence extends beyond its day-to-day operations. During times of crisis, such as natural disasters or emergencies, PGT Services has demonstrated its agility and resilience by swiftly adapting its logistics strategies to support Home Depot’s relief efforts. By leveraging its expertise and resources, PGT Services has played a crucial role in delivering essential supplies to affected areas, showcasing its commitment to community support and social responsibility.

“We are honored to receive the Home Depot Flatbed Broker of the Year award,” said Matt Lyons, PGT Services Account Manager responsible for The Home Depot Account. “This achievement reflects our team’s dedication to delivering reliable transportation solutions and supporting The Home Depot’s mission.”

PGT Services looks forward to continuing its partnership with The Home Depot and contributing to the retailer’s continued success in meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

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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.

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.

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

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.