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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT—Jeffrey Jahnke
PGT Services: Director of Heavy Haul Operations & Flatbed Pricing
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. Managing complex and demanding oversized freight effectively is a significant undertaking, yet PGT Services ensures that we have the most capable individuals managing this department.
We chatted with Jeffrey Jahnke, our Director of Heavy Haul Operations & Flatbed Pricing, to understand the importance of this key role at PGT Services. During our conversation, we talked about his thoughts on the future and gathered insight into his experience in the transportation industry. Jeff has spent the last few years strategically learning the internal operations of the transportation industry—here is what he has to say!
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!
Interested in exploring a career at PGT Services?
