BALTIMORE Md. April 29 2011: Beginning with the current event in Houston
J.A. Crane Co. and PGT Trucking join the two-car team of Greg Anderson and
Jason Line as an associate sponsor. PGT
Trucking is one of the top five flat bed carriers in the nation and the J.A.
Crane Co. is PGT’s largest agent. John Crane the man behind this operation is
an avid racer and fan of the sport with a special interest in the naturally
aspirated machines. Crane and PGT join Anderson and Line just in time for the
O’Reilly Auto Parts Spring Nationals in Houston Texas with intentions of
continuing for the remainder of 2011. The PGT Trucking logo will be branded on
at least one car in the team possibly both at select events.
It is great to be with a Championship team the caliber
of Greg and Jason said Crane of his recent agreement. I have a great respect
for them individually as drivers and for their team as a whole. We’re looking
forward to working with these guys to promote the need for qualified drivers
and owner/operators for PGT. There is a current shortage of drivers in the
industry and that will only increase as 55000 baby boomers will be retiring in
the next two years.
Founded in 1981 in the Pittsburgh area PGT Trucking now
covers over half the country with major transportation services as the 5th
largest flatbed carrier in the country. Perhaps one of the company’s greatest
achievements is in never having laid off employees for economic reasons. Crane
too has never succumbed to the economic pressures and his involvement with
the company has made him the 6x recipient of one of its most prestigious
awards the Hogart Hill Award. JA Crane can also lay claim as the number one
revenue terminal for PGT. His endeavors in motorsports sponsorship are an
effort to bring awareness to the nation’s economic dependence on the trucking
industry and the industry’s current need to increase its qualified workforce.
There are only six drivers available for every ten
loads continued Crane. As the law of supply and demand goes into effect the
driver shortage will raise the price on everything hauled by trucks and if
you’ve got it a truck brought it to you somewhere along the way. In working
with Greg Jason and the NHRA I hope to bring attention to this crisis and
attract more drivers to the industry. Drag racing is no stranger to the need of
qualified drivers itself.
Interested drivers can stop by the Summit team’s Pro
Stock pits to get information about careers with PGT Trucking or visit www.PGTTrucking.com.
We’re working to change the driver job description. It
is a skilled profession and should be viewed as such. At PGT we want to attract
qualified drivers who are looking for a great career in an industry where
demand is high. I welcome everyone to stop by Greg and Jason’s pits and take a
closer look at PGT Trucking.