As the lifeblood of a nation, sometimes truckers can end up feeling bruised. Of course, people are kind by and large, but that got us thinking—what do Americans really think of truckers? Fortunately, Trucking Moves America Forward, a national movement for education, recently organized a survey to discover what Americans really think of truckers. Here’s… Read more »
There’s something eerie about the forgotten. Old theme parks, deserted rest stops, and lonely motels are the perfect venue for something… unsettling. Think about it—when’s the last time you heard a ghost story about a Starbucks at rush hour? Even though latte-crazed commuters can be just as scary, every good campfire tale begins with a… Read more »
Human connection is powerful, and harnessing that connection for your business is essential. Finding new ways to enhance the client experience is vital to any business’s success. If you aren’t sure where to begin, consider why client experience is necessary. Attention to this experience is important to keeping existing clients and gaining new ones. Customers… Read more »
Change is the avenue of every good thing. Though it can be tempting to imagine that stagnation is a neutral state, most people feel discontent when their lives aren’t moving forward. They fear the discomfort of change but feel uncomfortable when not moving at all. Sheena seems to understand the solution to this supposed paradox…. Read more »
It’s no secret—trucking can be tough. Long hours, strict deadlines, and time away from home can make it difficult for some to stay driven. Trucking isn’t one-dimensional though. In an industry that moves anything from milk to mansions, there is a huge spectrum of difficulty for haulers. With the appeal of higher pay for more… Read more »
From shoppers to shippers, the holiday season can be hectic for everyone. It can be especially challenging for temperature-controlled shipping to stay on top of the rush. Here are a few reasons the holiday season is so complex and what you can do to be prepared. Temperature-Controlled Shipping Demand Seasonally popular items like cranberries… Read more »
In terms of hurricanes, Ian was nearly as bad as it gets. Just 2 MPH (3.2 KPH) short of a category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Ian was the deadliest storm in the United States since 1935. Ian recently tore through Florida and regions of the southeastern United States and Cuba, leaving carnage in its wake. TV,… Read more »
The holiday shipping season is quickly approaching, and everyone has an opinion on how it will go. A survey done by DC Velocity found that 51% of industry professionals think this year will be more chaotic than last year. However, 26% believe it will be less chaotic, and 22% think it will be about the… Read more »
Do you ever get the feeling you’ve forgotten something, but you aren’t sure what it is? That kind of feeling can bother you all day especially when you won’t be home for a while. Getting prepared to head out on the road is important and packing all the essentials is necessary to have a good… Read more »
A major key to a successful holiday season for your business is to craft an informed product strategy. Your company must establish an approach geared toward an evolving transportation market. This means being able to gather the facts, assemble a plan, and be willing to adjust and adapt. Every company will approach peak season a… Read more »
