Partner With a 3PL for Higher Service Level. Did you know that, according to a 2017 report conducted by Armstrong and Associates, a whopping 90% of domestic Fortune 500 companies rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers for logistics and supply chain services? There are lots of...
Did you know that nearly 71% of all freight transported in the United States is transported by trucks? According to the ATA (American Trucking Association), the 10.55 billions of freight annually moved by trucks requires over 3.68 million heavy-duty Class 8 trucks, 398 billion gallons...
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...
How about we all give a tip of the hat to the truck drivers out there? You know; the hard-working men and women who transport goods across our great nation on a daily basis to make sure we have what we need to go about our lives...
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...
Written By: Erik Jensen, CTB The long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is slated to come into effect on December 18, but as the date gets closer, the battle between the supporters and detractors of the upcoming law is increasingly contentious. The supporters of the mandate continue to state...
Impact of Hurricane Matthew on Trucking Industry...
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Truck Driver Appreciation Week at A.M. Transport...