Top 5 Reasons Independent Contractors Partner with PGT Trucking
With a passion for helping Independent Contractors
follow their dreams of successful business ownership, PGT Trucking is committed
to supporting drivers with the top resources, a vast freight network and more
than 38 years of experience. Here are
the top five reasons Independent Contractors join on and stay with PGT:
•Independence – PGT knows Independent Contractors
thrive on freedom – working outside the typical 9-5. PGT’s Independent
Contractor program allows drivers the option of regional runs, no forced
dispatch, and the ability to be home weekly. Additionally, PGT has a solid
history of offering Independent Contractors competitive rates with access to a
rich and consistent freight base, where drivers can control their schedule and
earnings potential.
•Growth – Independent Contractors have both financial and career goals. Partnering
with an organization like PGT allows drivers to meet and exceed their
expectations, and be rewarded for doing so.
Working with a reputable carrier with access to a strong freight
network, customer base, and support teams, like PGT Trucking, gives Independent
Contractors the ability to take their business to the next level.
“PGT has numerous success stories and top
businessmen and businesswomen within our fleet, and these Independent
Contractors and Fleet Owners are great examples of what gains could lie ahead
for many of our drivers,” said Gregg Troian, PGT President.
•Programs
– In addition to fuel discounts, 24/7 maintenance support, access to health
care programs and discounted parts and tires, Independent Contractors are
eligible for numerous bonus programs, including safety, years of service and
referrals. Independent Contractors earn 75% of the line haul, and last year
grossed $220,000-$230,000 on average.
“PGT’s compensation and incentive programs are
one of the best in the industry,” Said Kacy Odom, PGT Senior
Recruiter-Independent Contractor Development. “When talking with incoming
Independent Contractors, it is one of the items that sets us apart from other
trucking companies.”
•Support
– To support driver success, PGT offers several customized programs for
Independent Contractors, including above average compensation and incentives,
access to 24/7 resources, and quality equipment.
Isaac
Cannon, an Independent Contractor from South Carolina, has 15 years of service
with PGT Trucking and over 43 years in the industry, “I was drawn to PGT
because of how the company operates and how they treat their drivers. I began
as a Company Driver, went through the Lease Purchase program and am now an Independent
Contractor. They stood behind me every step of the way. They care! And that is
why I’ve been here for 15 years.”
•Family – PGT is certainly known for its family atmosphere. PGT has remained
rooted in its early principles of quality customer service and personal
relationships that foster trust, confidence and retention of the best team in
the industry. PGT IS Family, and many of PGT’s Independent Contractors have
joined on through referrals and recommendations from other drivers.
“Our
drivers are the foundation of our business, and because of their loyalty to
PGT, we have been able to grow and develop programs that foster the family
atmosphere we are known for,” said Troian. “Drivers want to stay with a company
where they feel appreciated, and it is very important for us to continue to
invest in our drivers who work so hard in the communities we service.”