PGT Bulletin — Q1 2026 Edition
The PGT Bulletin addresses current issues within the trucking industry that impact PGT Holdings Inc., our customers and the supply chain. PGT closely monitors these concerns and works to provide trusted, safe and reliable transportation solutions for our customers.
Executive Summary
As we approach the November election, everything remains in a holding pattern. Regulatory decisions are delayed, manufacturing stalls, and businesses and consumers spend cautiously. Hurricane season also threatens to disrupt the supply chain, as most recently observed with Hurricane Beryl in Texas.
Trucking companies continue to see rising operating costs and increasing insurance premiums, with some notable carriers even going bankrupt during this time. To be successful, fleets must use effective cost management tactics to endure the current market environment.
PGT Trucking is well-positioned for success, strategically growing our company despite challenging circumstances. After more than 43 years in business, PGT understands the cyclical nature of our industry, excelling through times of both upward and downward swings. We remain committed to our customers, providing personalized transportation solutions for safe and on-time deliveries.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has led the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on a crackdown of bad players in the trucking industry. With increased enforcement, unsafe carriers are being removed from the highways. Customers will begin to see a difference in their service, now provided by quality carriers who remain aligned with federal regulations. However, while the overall benefits to highway safety are critical for our industry’s success, this means there will be less available trucks to service demand. The trucking industry has also been in a freight recession since 2022. This prolonged stagnant market continues to challenge carriers year after year, and many carriers are struggling to stay in business.
As unsafe and bankrupt carriers continue to exit the industry, it will be more difficult for shippers to find transportation solutions. These are the key factors contributing to tighter capacity, detailed in the topics below:
- Bankruptcies and increased operating costs in the trucking industry
- Increased enforcement by the Department of Transportation
Key Industry Updates
For More Information
Business Development
Bill Hershey
Vice President, Managed Projects
bhershey@pgttrucking.com
Kurt Langschwager
Business Development Manager
klangschwager@pgttrucking.com
Brad Mason
Director, Business Development
bmason@pgttrucking.com
Jonathan Riley
Business Development Manager
jriley@pgttrucking.com
Tyler Richardson
Director, Business Development
trichardson@pgttrucking.com
Ajay Rupramka
Vice President, Dedicated Services
arupramka@pgttrucking.com
Jose Quintanilla
Business Development Manager
jquintanilla@pgttrucking.com
Communications and Media
Caitlin Svetahor
Manager, Communications & Media
csvetahor@pgttrucking.com
Servicing North America
