Heading into Thanksgiving. Things have changed a lot during 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic and a bruising presidential election. Some state governments are upping their regulations, closing restaurants and bars, and creating mask mandates while others seem committed to letting the virus run its course. Either...
Changing Technology in Outsourced Logistics AM Transport is a leading provider of outsourced logistics in the midwest. We strive to provide our customers and carriers with impeccable service at a great price. We do this by continually evaluating our processes, studying new technologies, and adopting and...
Shipping LTL can offer significant savings if: Your freight isn't time sensitive. LTL freight is sometimes transferred several times before reaching its destination because you are sharing the cost of the full truck with other shippers. Your freight can take a little more handling. Because...
Are your logistics providers plagued by absenteeism or laying people off due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its continued impact? We get it. COVID-19 is affecting logistics operations across the country. It’s wreaking havoc on our communities and our economy. People are scared of getting sick...
If you're like many small to midsize manufacturers or distributors, you're wary of outsourcing your logistics services. It makes sense. After all, it's the way you've always done things, and it works. Even though lately, you've been noticing that things aren't working quite as well...
We've been having a lot of fun introducing you to our great team. We are proud of our dedicated team members--career logistics professionals who strive every day to provide value to our customers and our carriers. This week we talked to Joe Eagleson. Joe, if you...
Rates continue to cool as we begin the second quarter of 2019, and detention times are coming back into focus for many carriers. We believe, in this relatively new landscape of electronic logging devices, logistics professionals will need to shift their focus to hours instead...
The smartest way to ensure working with the best carriers in the business? Find a third party logistics provider that has long-term relationships with a core group of small to midsize carriers. But how do you find a good logistics partner? One who will pick...
New England Motor Freight’s February 11th announcement of bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the transportation industry. An LTL carrier based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, NEMF served the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic area with over 40 terminals. How does this story pertain to small carriers? What happened to this...
What freight services do you offer? It’s a question we’re asked a lot, here at AM Transport Services. So we thought we’d break it down for you. Think you might enjoy the video version of this blog more? Click here to check it out! But first, what do we...
