Whether you’re new to the transportation industry or an old hand, the terminology we use can be complicated and overwhelming. We get it! If transportation isn’t your full-time job, you’re bound to need a primer on logistics lingo. After all, you’re too busy to spend...
Prepare Your Freight for Shipping If you’re new to the world of shipping, you’re probably confused about the process! Weight, dimensions, pallets, shrink-wrap and inventories. Where do you start? At AM Transport Services, we’ve been in the transportation industry for 30 years. During that time, we’ve helped...
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WARNING! This could break the Internet. The long-awaited Annual AM Transport Beard Contest’s format has changed this year. The weekly photo collages did the job, but we can’t call ourselves innovators without pushing the envelope. We will be releasing a weekly VIDEO showcasing the progress of...
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Freight rates got you down? Freight rates have settled a bit during the last two weeks of October--probably due to Hurricane Michael. Even so, 2018, as a whole, has been a year of change, fluctuations, and rising contract rates. In fact, according to The Journal of...
What is “critical freight?” Logistics experts describe “critical freight” as shipments that must meet specific parameters, such as: specialized equipment, unique handling needs, or precise pickup and delivery times. When these specific needs aren’t considered, shippers or their customers will experience serious consequences. Historically, most shipments haven’t...
New buzz words or phrases are always hitting the ever-changing transportation industry. These words or phrases often represent important ideas pointing to new changes or expectations in our field. Take VISIBILITY for instance. VISIBILITY has been a predominant buzzword in the logistics industry for several years. Shippers...
Are you looking for ways to boost your reputation while keeping costs in check? If so, you’re not alone. During times of volatility, most shippers look for ways to distinguish themselves from the pack--in a good way! What is a shipper of choice? The freight market...
Do you listen to podcasts? I love them. I have a few favorites: Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History, The Tim Ferriss Show, Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History, The Kevin Rose Show, and All Songs Considered, to name just a few. There’s so much information, history, knowledge out...
