The Wonders of Modern Technology If you’re like most logistics managers, you were pretty happy when modern technology made waterfall tendering possible. No, it’s not rocket science, but it was a huge help to shippers, brokers, and carriers. Waterfall tendering is pretty easy to set up. If...
A parable for logistics managers. Some of our greatest teachers, including Jesus, taught in parables. Whether you are a church goer or not, it’s very likely you grew up hearing parables. Here’s an oldie but goody that has a lot of application to our lives today. A burly...
We have a new team member!!! This week, we're happy to introduce you to Derek Walker. Favorites Music: RHCP, Sublime, Sturgill Simpson Show: The Sopranos Performer: Durand Jones and the Indications Podcast: Duncan Trussel Family Hour and Beau of the 5th Column Sports team: Cardinals, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders Sport: Soccer and Tennis Color: Maroon Beer: Craft beer and whatever's...
Who's Sally? So it’s been a pretty nice autumn, right. And the past couple of weekends have been really beautiful with warm, sunny Saturdays that just make you want to get outside. At least that’s how one of our team members (I’m going to call her...
Lots can go wrong: ask your broker. Have you ever thought about everything that could go wrong when you’re trying to get your freight on the road? Or what about once it’s already on the road? Moving freight is a risky business with a lot of moving...
Coming to the end of summer, we're also nearing the end of the Meet the Team series. So far, you've met the folks who have been here for a while. But you haven't met Zac. He's only been here a couple of months, but hit...
We sure hope you're enjoying the Meet the Team series. It's been a lot of fun hearing from the team members about their likes, dislikes, and favorites. This week we're featuring David Abell, Managing Director at Squirrel Works and Chief Marketing Officer for AM Transport. He's...
Are you still trying to handle all of your logistics needs in-house without the help of a 3PL partner? It’s getting harder every day, isn’t it. That’s why 90% of Fortune 500 companies outsource some or all of their logistics services to third party logistics (3PL)...
Truck Drivers are Frontline Workers We spend a lot of time talking about frontline healthcare workers, as we should; after all, they’re risking their lives to care for the sick during this pandemic. But we don’t spend a lot of time talking about truck drivers. And...
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