Paper Transport, Inc. Expands Internship Program

April 18, 2019 by Carla Lee

PTI Offers Internship Options for Local College Students

Paper Transport, Inc.’s 2019 Interns.

De Pere, Wis. (April 18, 2019) – De Pere-based employer and for-hire truckload carrier, Paper Transport, Inc. (PTI), is proud to announce the formal expansion of its internship program.

The main reason for the expansion is to showcase career opportunities available in the transportation industry to area college students.

“We’ve had interns from time to time for many years,” stated Lynsey Muellenbach, PTI human resources Manager in charge of the program. “The difference going forward is the program’s structure and variety of opportunities we’re offering. Interns can gain experience in operations, recruiting, IT, and accounting. Plus, we’re planning to keep expanding the program to different segments of the business.”

Enrolled in area schools like UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert College, and NWTC, most interns will work at PTI for four months with the potential to stay with the company longer. PTI’s current interns attend UW-Green Bay and are Marianna Sadownikow, Driver Recruiting; Brianna Westenberger, Operations; Dylon Pokorny, Operations; Ma Xiong, IT; and Alan Burkart, Operations.

“I think it’s extremely important for college students to participate in an internship because it gives them hands on experience,” said Marianna Sadownikow. She is a sophomore, majoring in business administration with an emphasis in human resources. “I never would’ve thought that working in a recruiting department would teach me as much as it has. I’m able to come into work and get pushed outside of my comfort zone. It’s an experience I cannot get by sitting in a classroom.”

Founded 29 years ago in Green Bay, Wis., PTI is listed in the Commercial Carrier Journal’s Top 150 Carriers, as a for-hire, dry-van trucking company, competing with over 500,000 trucking companies in the U.S. The company focuses on regional truckload, dedicated truckload, and intermodal services with multiple locations throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Southern U.S. Currently, PTI has over 1,000 employees.

The PTI team can be reached at 920-617-5412, info@papertransport.com, or www.papertransport.com.

PTI Summer BBQ Recruiting Bash in Albany, GA

April 15, 2019 by Carla Lee

Inviting All Class A CDL Truck Drivers in Albany, GA

All Class A CDL Truck Drivers are invited to attend the upcoming Summer Recruiting BBQ Bash, which will be held at the PTI Office located at 1404 Brickline Court in Albany, GA. (Easy in and out parking)

The BBQ Bash begins on Sunday, May 5th from 2 to 7 pm and finishes up on Monday, May 6th from 10 am to 7 pm. There will be recruiters on hand to answer any questions about how to become a driver with us and can even help potential drivers apply.

Stop by for some food, prizes (including a drawing for a $500 gift card) and fun plenty of fun! For more information on the event and driving options in the Albany, GA area, please visit DrivePTI.com/Albany or call 1-855-784-5627.

A Few Key Tax Tips for Owner Operators

April 10, 2019 by Carla Lee

The Tax Filing Deadline is Approaching

With the deadline to file taxes coming up quickly on April 15, 2019, here are some key tax tips to keep in mind if you’re an owner operator in the trucking industry.

Get Organized – Before you start thinking about doing your taxes, you need to get organized and it’s critical if you want to make the process an easy one. Make sure you have a filing system in place of all your important documents (from receipts to invoices, W9’s, and other tax records) so you don’t have to scramble to find everything come tax time.
Know What You Can And Cannot Write-Off – As an owner operator, there are certain purchases that you make that can be classified as business expenses. Be mindful of which ones you can declare a business expense and those that you can’t. For more information about deducting business expenses, visit the IRS website.
Ask for help if you need it – If you’re having trouble doing your taxes, it never hurts to ask for help. You can reach out to other owner operators or take things a step further and make an appointment with a tax professional. See if the company you’re leasing on with has a financial counseling program or ask for a recommendation. If you’re a PTI Owner Operator, please reach out to your driver manager or email humanresources@papertransport.com for more information.

PTI Owner Operator Jay Brockway.

“Your taxes and wages are going to be a big change as an owner operator. Be sure to find a reputable accountant that deals with small businesses and trucking. Having someone with this knowledge to guide you and your business is crucial.” – Jay Brockway, PTI Owner Operator based in De Pere, WI talks about the importance of getting tax help.

Next year, make a commitment to do your taxes earlier rather than right before the tax deadline to avoid pressure to get them done and avoid getting stressed out. One main thing to remember is that these are only a few key tax tips to keep in mind as a truck business owner. Do your research online or reach out to a tax professional for help until you get a good grasp of doing your taxes on your own.

Paper Transport, Inc. Earns Two Awards from The Procter & Gamble Company

March 28, 2019 by Carla Lee

Wisconsin-Based Trucking Company Earns Two Awards from The Procter & Gamble Company

Wisconsin-based employer, and for-hire truckload carrier Paper Transport, Inc. (PTI), recently received two industry related awards from The Procter & Gamble Company during a recent vendor meeting at P&G’s headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.

PTI Professional Truck Driver Daniel Campbell received PTI’s first award when he was recognized as a P&G Driver of the Year. Campbell (shown to the left surrounded by the P&G team) has been driving for PTI since Aug. 10, 2017.

“P&G recognized the exceptional work that Daniel’s done in helping them deliver on the promises they make to customers through safety, productivity, and on-time service. They ship over 3,000 loads on a daily basis. To be chosen as the Driver of the Year for that organization is a big accomplishment.”
– Joe J. Shefchik, PTI VP Business Development and Solutions

P&G is a longtime customer of PTI and the second award the company received at the meeting was P&G’s Intermodal Carrier of the Year award.

“Being recognized with this award is a clear statement about the quality work our team is doing and our role in the intermodal industry,” explained Shefchik (shown to the left PTI Operations Manager Autumn Siudzinski surrounded by the P&G Team). “Our shared success with P&G is driven by our aggressive approach in communicating the issues and sharing a path to work past those problems. We are grateful for the partnership and look forward to more shared success.”

Founded 29 years ago in Green Bay, Wis., PTI is listed in the Commercial Carrier Journal’s Top 250 Carriers, as a for-hire, dry-van trucking company, competing with over 500,000 trucking companies in the U.S. The company focuses on regional truckload, dedicated truckload, and intermodal services with multiple locations throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Southern U.S.

The PTI team can be reached at 920-617-5412, info@papertransport.com, or www.papertransport.com.

Event Photos courtesy of P&G.