If you’re in the trucking industry, you’ve heard about the driver shortage. It goes something like this. At the end of 2016, we were short about 36,000 drivers. By the end of 2017--the number was sitting at 50,000. The American Trucking Association (ATA) predicts the...
Never fear, Moose isn’t gone. While John’s afternoons now belong to the residents of The Katharina and Minnie Weber Long Term Care Unit at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, you can still reach him at AM Transport from 6AM-11AM Monday-Friday! Volunteering has long been important to John...
Truckload shipping is confusing, isn’t it! There’s a lot to figure out when your products are ready to hit the road. How much does your shipment weigh? How big is it? Do you need pallets? If so how many? And, of course, what kind of...
You’ve got some freight you need to move, but you’re a little uncertain of your options. After all, the logistics industry is changing all the time! Less-Than-Truckload, Full-Truckload, what does it all mean? If you’re not in logistics, you’re probably not familiar with the terminology...
Everyone's talking about blockchain! but what is it and exactly how will it revolutionize the logistics industry? We’ve written about it before, but thought our customers might appreciate a primer on the various ways blockchain could improve and benefit supply chains. So what is it? Introduced in 2008,...
Shippers continue to experience the spot market blues. According to DAT Solutions, the average spot rate for trucking was 2.15 per mile at the end of March. The natural disasters occurring in the last half of 2017 merged with the ELD Mandate and the continuing driver...
By Michael McKinney, CTB This week, I was notified that AM Transport received a longevity award from the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) for 25 years of continuous membership since 1993. I have to admit, it’s pretty cool to be recognized, and it’s hard for me to believe...
By Michael McKinney, CTB “Culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.” --Peter Drucker, Founder of the Drucker Institute Why would a shipper work with a small company like AM Transport? It’s a valid question; after all, we compete with multibillion dollar behemoths who have vast financial resources,...
Sporting events often provide great lessons in how to navigate both business and life. Super Bowl 2018 provides a great example. After the underdog Philadelphia Eagles outmaneuvered, outscored, and topped Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and the favored New England Patriots, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson...
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been devastated by the relentlessness of Hurricane Harvey. We are inspired by the strength and bravery shown by the first responders, volunteer rescuers, and residents who are helping in the wake of this landmark event. Along...