PGT Trucking broke ground to start the construction of a new logistics center in Laredo, Texas.
The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania-based flatbed carrier—which is No. 118 on the FleetOwner 500 For-Hire—published a press release outlining an expected completion date of Q1 2024. The facility at the 7.73-acre site is planned to include a full-service operations center, driver amenities, and a truck maintenance shop, providing a regional base for over 70 local drivers.
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"On behalf of PGT Trucking, and our partnerships with Park Avenue Construction, Kraus Development, and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, we are excited for our expansion in Laredo, and support the continued development of this city and the surrounding areas," said PGT Trucking CEO Pat Gallagher.
PGT Trucking has operated in the Southwest region for more than 25 years, opening its first terminal in Laredo in 1995. The company moves more than 4,000 cross-border loads annually.
