During the stay-at-home order in Illinois, the team at AMT is working from home. We were lucky to be 100% ready to move our operations out of the office, and the team hasn't missed a beat. We have best technology, and our team can't be...
Managed freight is a service in which a shipper or manufacturer works with a logistics team that manages the full spectrum of a company's day-to-day shipping needs in order to streamline the supply chain. Logistics managers help customers save time and reduce costs. Many manufacturers and...
COVID-19 and Outsourced Logistics The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has manufacturers, distributors, and carriers wondering and worrying about what is coming next. Shutdowns, cancellations, and layoffs have folks scared and scrambling. We know you're worried about your families, your products, your supply chain, and the well-being of...
Here at AM Transport Services, we’ve been technology-forward since our inception. That means we’ve invested time and money in finding and using technology that makes us better for the manufacturers and the carriers we work with. We started using a Transportation Management System (TMS) long...
This is a guest post by Lauren McClain On Saturday, people all over the country will join together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Why Saturday? The date is March 21st, or 3/21. The date represents the number of 21st chromosomes people with Down Syndrome have. ...
Here at AMT, we are proud of the exceptional customer service we offer to both our customers and our carriers. But the truth is we owe it to the smart, committed professionals who make up our team. This week we sat down with Sam Rodgers...
When manufacturers and distributors decide on outsourced logistics with a 3PL who specializes in managed freight or Logistics as a Service, they have a variety of reasons. They're frustrated with dropped loads and service failures, worried about an out-of-control freight budget, and tired of the...
Managed freight is a service in which a manufacturer or distributor works with a logistics team that manages the full spectrum of a company's day-to-day shipping needs in order to streamline the supply chain. Do you pay attention to politics? The 24-hour news machine makes it...
When you outsource your logistics with the folks at AM Transport, you work with the best logistics team in the transportation industry. Cross-trained and collaborative, our team members work together to provide manufacturers, distributors, and carriers with exceptional service and technology. This Meet the Team...
3PLs and Outsourced Logistics Third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer a variety of logistics services, and today we’ll take a look at managed freight services or outsourced logistics. Efficient and cost-efficient supply chain practices provide a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace, so many manufacturers are beginning to...
