Jack Allen has been banking locally since 1979, when he first started Peach State Truck Brokers, Inc. As the company evolved, two additional companies were created, Peach State Truck Lines, Inc. and Peach Freight Logistics, Inc.
What began with one tractor and trailer and two leased operators has grown into a multimillion-dollar shipping and logistics company that operates throughout the nation, including exports globally — and Peach State Bank Loan Officer Ricky Pugh has been there every step of the way.
Jack began banking with Ricky almost 45 years ago. Their working relationship transformed into an established friendship over many years of collaboration. Jack says he prefers to bank locally because of the trusted leadership and personalized service, and it serves as a way to reinvest in the community.
“If we call Ricky, he answers,” Jack says. “It’s a great relationship which has continued to grow over the years. He answers whether he’s in his office or not. He is a prime example of putting the customer first.” Jack’s son, Johnathan Allen, is the Director of Operations for Peach State Truck Brokers, Inc. Both father and son have personal accounts with the bank.
Johnathan believes that their vision aligns with Peach State Bank in many ways. “Our business is service-driven,” he says. “Without the service aspects to our customers, our business falls flat. We feel like Peach State Bank has the same principles in place when they sign on a new customer.”
Peach State Truck Brokers, Inc. averages between 850 to 1,000 truckload shipments weekly. Over the last eight years, Peach State Bank has assisted the company’s growth through equipment financing and lines of credit to boost both their asset and freight brokerage divisions.
“The Peach State team is always kind and willing to help every time we pull up to the window or walk in the door,” says Johnathan. “They go out of their way to speak to us and our employees on a personal name basis. It is a pleasure to deal with the caliber of professionals at Peach State Bank and the service they consistently deliver to their customers.”
Article Credit: Peach State Bank & Trust
