Aliquippa, Pennsylvania — PGT Trucking has opened two new operational facilities in Ghent, Kentucky, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, expanding the flatbed carrier's footprint across the Southeast. The expansion increases terminal capacity for the company's dedicated, international, and specialized fleets while providing regional CDL-A drivers with updated amenities.
The Ghent yard sits on a five-acre parcel at 3738 Highway US 42 West and includes a modern building equipped with an operations center, driver lounge, and showers, alongside secure truck parking. PKM Transportation Services manages the Ghent location, positioning equipment close to major steel and building product shippers in the Ohio River corridor. Further south, the Spartanburg terminal at 615 Simuel Road offers office space, on-site parking, driver facilities, and a dedicated maintenance shop to support regional port drayage and international cargo moves.
Company leadership views the dual opening as a direct investment in network density. PGT Trucking President Gregg Troian noted that the new infrastructure strengthens the carrier's flatbed operations by placing assets closer to core shipping lanes. Both sites aim to provide steady freight lanes and reliable turnaround times for regional haulers operating in the Southeast market.
What This Means for Drivers
Flatbed drivers and owner-operators running through Kentucky and South Carolina gain access to secure staging areas, clean showers, and dedicated driver lounges designed to make 10-hour breaks more comfortable. The Spartanburg maintenance shop reduces downtime for regional equipment by handling running repairs and inspections on-site. Consistent freight allocation tied to these new terminals helps CDL-A driver earners maintain predictable weekly mileage without excessive deadhead.
Industry Reaction
Flatbed carriers continue to invest heavily in brick-and-mortar terminal infrastructure across key manufacturing hubs as industrial shippers demand localized asset availability. By embedding operations directly into major steel and port corridors, carriers reduce service failures and secure dedicated lanes that insulate drivers from spot market volatility. This regional terminal strategy mirrors broader trends among trucking companies hiring OTR truck driver talent who require reliable support networks on the road.
Key Points
- PGT Trucking opened new facilities in Ghent, Kentucky, and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- The Ghent yard spans five acres on Highway US 42 West and is managed by PKM Transportation Services.
- The Spartanburg location on Simuel Road includes an on-site maintenance facility and port delivery support.
- The expansion supports flatbed, dedicated, and international freight operations across the Southeast.
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