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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

PGT Trucking Expands Operations in Burrell Township, Pennsylvania

06/28/2019
PGT Trucking, Inc, a flatbed transportation company, will expand its operations in Burrell Township, Pennsylvania. The project is expected to create 25 jobs in the area.

According to Governor Tom Wolf’s Office, PGT Trucking plans to expand its Burrell Township location to improve its training operations and maintenance capabilities. The project includes significant expansion of the primary training facility for the company’s drivers and upgrades to buildings throughout the property.

The initiative also includes site work to house additional flatbed trucks. The company has pledged to invest $1,876,000 into the project, which is expected to create 25 new, full-time jobs and retain 20 jobs over the next three years, state officials said.

“PGT Trucking is excited for our expansion project in Indiana County,” said Pat Gallagher, PGT Trucking CEO. “It is our goal to help build a skilled workforce not only to grow as a company, but also to uplift the communities we are located in. We are pleased with the generous assistance and support we received from the commonwealth and the local community.”

“My administration is delighted to continue supporting businesses that want to grow in Pennsylvania,” Governor Wolf said. “PGT Trucking’s expansion is great news for the economic future of Indiana County given their commitment to workforce training and development in the region.”

PGT Trucking received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development for up to $50,000 in job creation tax credits to be distributed upon the creation of new jobs, and a $11,250 workforce development grant to help the company train its workers. PGT Trucking was also encouraged to apply for a low-interest $2 million loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority to assist with site development costs. The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, with additional coordination provided through the Indiana County Development Corporation.

“PGT’s expansion represents an important investment in the Indiana County area that will boost both our local and regional economies for years to come,” said Byron Stauffer, Jr., executive director of the Indiana County Development Corporation. “We commend the governor, Governor’s Action Team and the Department of Community and Economic Development for their guidance and support for this project. We applaud PGT for their commitment to strengthening the workforce and the economy in Indiana County.”

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