Digital Freight Brokerage If you’re in logistics, you’ve heard of or had experience with digital freight brokers. They have cool apps and operate a little like travel giant, Expedia. They're convenient and they often offer low low prices. The truth is that in many cases, they’ve...
We’re barreling towards the end of January, and it's hard to believe that the first month of 2020 is nearly gone. Seems like a good time to stop and take in a little wisdom. And the week we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther...
Predictability vs. Low rates It’s a shippers’ market, right. And in logistics, we know what that means. When spot market rates are lower than contract rates, as they are now, shippers tend to make a beeline for those low rates. It’s understandable. Like everyone else, you...
We're halfway through January already. Here at AM Transport, we're getting into the groove of the new year, continuing to offer the best managed freight services for manufacturers and distributors in the midwest. And one of the reasons our customer service is unparalleled is our...
Are you tired of inconsistent, unreliable logistics services and frustrated by providers who don’t answer their phones, don’t track your freight, and don’t care about your customers? You’re not alone. In a $2 trillion industry, too many manufacturers and distributors are always looking for the lowest...
Do you read Seth Godin’s blog? In Monday’s blog, Seth writes about photography; in particular, about photographs of people and how those photographs lie. Let me give you an example. You see an advertisement with a beautiful young girl, someone who resembles your daughter. She is enjoying...
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Or are you one of those folks who scoffs at the age-old tradition of turning a new leaf when the calendar changes? Either way, we’re betting that you’d like to reduce the stress you’re under. After...
The holidays sure flew by, didn't they! Hard to believe we've already begun a new decade. Here at AMT, we decided to start off the new year by introducing you to John (Moose) McKinney. John's been with AM Transport for 23 years, so he's a...
The holidays are approaching, and it's a great time to appreciate the past year. At AM Transport Services, we strive to offer the best outsourced logistics solutions to manufacturers in the midwest. And we are able to do that because of the great group of...
Reputation Matters Do you find it difficult to find qualified, fully-insured, reliable carriers; to negotiate reasonable rates or generate the right paperwork while tracking your shipments? And what happens when you experience last minute dropped loads, or blown tires, snow storms, or unexpected driver illnesses? How do...
