Angela Eliacostas

Angela Eliacostas

Angela Eliacostas, President and Founder of AGT Global Logistics. Angela is the 2018 Freightliner and WIT Influential Woman of the Year. She has more than 25 years of experience in the transportation industry. Angela is a leader in expediting shipments and serves as a liaison between carriers and companies. Her company AGT Global Logistics specializes in the energy and utilities sector.

Recent Posts by Angela Eliacostas:

by Angela Eliacostas, on Sep 10, 2019 10:54:00 AM

Ask Angela: How was your year as the Influential Woman In Trucking? This opportunity allowed me to meet many amazing people. I was able to travel and speak at conferences …

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by Angela Eliacostas, on Aug 6, 2019 9:00:00 PM

Ask Angela: How do I combat the negative stereotypes? I deal with many surprised reactions when I meet with rooms full of men to pitch my 3PL business. They typically …

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by Angela Eliacostas, on Jul 2, 2019 9:31:00 PM

Ask Angela: What are your views on cell phone usage by commercial drivers? This is a very important question. Different states have different laws for non-commercial drivers, so following the …

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by Angela Eliacostas, on Jun 4, 2019 9:48:00 PM

Ask Angela: How important is experience when searching for jobs in trucking and logistics? Can I switch from an unrelated industry into transportation? Absolutely! The opportunities for employment in trucking …

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by Angela Eliacostas, on Apr 29, 2019 3:10:00 PM

Ask Angela: What do you recommend to a woman who is a mother and wants to work in the transportation industry? How did you manage family and job when starting …

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by Angela Eliacostas, on Apr 1, 2019 3:18:00 PM

Ask Angela: How do I transition from being a driver to becoming a freight broker/agent? This is a great question. It is smart thinking about how you can take the …

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by Angela Eliacostas, on Mar 5, 2019 3:43:00 PM

Ask Angela: How do I get started in trucking? This question has many different answers. First, where do you live? Do you want to be a long hauler or do …

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