Better to give than receive. We’ve all heard the saying, Money doesn’t buy happiness. But in some cases it might. But only if you’re spending that money on someone other than yourself. Yes, it truly is better to give than receive. In fact, researchers from the...
Paula's camping trip, foiled again. Paula is a logistics manager for an industrial manufacturing company in southern Illinois. She graduated from college back in 1990 and since then has worked for this one company while she and her husband, Larry, raised their two kids. Now they...
We have a new team member!!! This week, we're happy to introduce you to Derek Walker. Favorites Music: RHCP, Sublime, Sturgill Simpson Show: The Sopranos Performer: Durand Jones and the Indications Podcast: Duncan Trussel Family Hour and Beau of the 5th Column Sports team: Cardinals, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders Sport: Soccer and Tennis Color: Maroon Beer: Craft beer and whatever's...
Hello September! And hello to the newest member of the AM Transport family, Hannah Thomas. Hannah's been with AMT for about a month. Welcome Hannah! Favorites Color: BLACK Performers: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chris Stapleton, AC/DC, Halsey, Tyler Childers TV Shows: New Girl, The Office, Shameless Sports Team: I am a...
Coming to the end of summer, we're also nearing the end of the Meet the Team series. So far, you've met the folks who have been here for a while. But you haven't met Zac. He's only been here a couple of months, but hit...
Jakob Boulb is the youngest full-time member of the AM Transport team. He's been with us for about a 1 1/2 years. Jakob is pretty quiet, but he has a dry sense of humor and he's a whiz with the camera! Favorites Music: Quinn XCII Show: Always Sunny...
AM Transport has been helping manufacturers and distributors with their logistics needs for 30 years. And Michael McKinney, the CEO, has been with AMT for 25 of those years. He explains how he got into the family business, "I was working for a big tire...
Operation Safe Driver The CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver program was put into effect in 2007. Sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA), the weeklong event will occur July 12-July 18. During this time, law enforcement...
We sure hope you're enjoying the Meet the Team series. It's been a lot of fun hearing from the team members about their likes, dislikes, and favorites. This week we're featuring David Abell, Managing Director at Squirrel Works and Chief Marketing Officer for AM Transport. He's...
Customer Routed Freight What does it mean when a potential customer (a manufacturer or distributor who has freight to move) explains that their freight is customer routed? In many cases, it's a simple brush off. The person on the other end of the phone simply doesn't...
