The 2024 holiday season proved to be a boost for the logistics and trucking industry, marked by strong consumer spending and robust e-commerce activity. According to the National Retail Federation…
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Cold Weather? Refrigerated Vans Offer Unexpected Benefits
By erika deblasilogistics, news, safety, safety awards, transportWinter brings its own set of challenges for transporting goods. But temperature-controlled vans can be invaluable during the harsh winter months, and not just for items that need to stay…

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: November 2024
By erika deblasilogistics, news, transport, transportationWill holiday shopping drive up logistics growth? While many consumers have concerns about inflation driving up prices, they aren’t being deterred from still shopping. According to the U.S. Commerce Department’s…

Weathering the Storm: How Logistics Keeps the Goods Flowing Year-Round
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, logistics, transportIn the realm of logistics, nature’s unpredictability presents a constant challenge. Each season brings its own set of weather-related hurdles that can disrupt supply chains, delay shipments, and increase costs.…

Medium and Small Logistics Brokers are Essential
By erika deblasilogistics, transportIn any industry, the biggest companies tend to get the most attention. But bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, and that’s never been truer than in regard to third-party logistics (3PL)…

Avoid These Cold Chain Blunders
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, logistics, transport, transportationCold chain systems are vital to the continued growth of global trade of food and health supplies. Companies in the cold chain industry have had decades to refine the complexities…

Hawkeye receives 9th consecutive National Safety Award!
By erika deblasicarriers, freight, national safety award, safety, safety awards, transport, transportationGreat West Casualty Company is the nation’s leading provider of property and casualty insurance for the trucking industry. With over 60 years of experience, Great West offers risk management, underwriting,…