In Q4 of last year, the trucking industry experienced restrained capacity and higher shipping costs. According to Transport Topics, “the national average spot rate for van freight was 54 cents per mile higher than a year ago, up to $3 per mile.” With these challenges pressing forward into 2022, how can shippers go about reducing […]
Favorite food: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Favorite sports team: Chicago Bears First car: ’73 Pontiac Firebird Favorite place you’ve traveled to: Grand Canyon What you like about working in logistics: I like the fast paced environment, and that each day is unique: having to use creativity, imagination and calculus (no, … simple math rather) to help create all the right […]
Favorite food: Dessert Favorite sports team: NFL=Baltimore Ravens/Buffalo Bills MLB=Baltimore Orioles NHL = Buffalo Sabres College = Syracuse First car: Pontiac Bonneville Favorite place you’ve traveled to: Cape Town South Africa Pets: 2 Cats Londyn & SeyBal (AKA She-Eee Key-Eee) Additional feline tenants are Cow Cow Kitty & Finnagain Beginagain – The GigantiCats) 1 Dog Jolly & One […]
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Route is giving back this month by sponsoring 4 non-profits and organizations that help […]
There’s no denying that the past 2 years have been difficult for the transportation industry. With ever-increasing spot market rates and shortage of truck drivers, markets are becoming more tough to navigate. So how do shippers find solutions that will turn peak season challenges into growth? Here are 3 solid ways shippers can navigate through […]
Favorite food: Clams – can’t beat ’em steamed or fried Favorite sports team: New Orleans Saints First car: 87 Plymouth Horizon Favorite place you’ve traveled to: The big island of Hawaii Pets: 2 dogs – Dubby and Daisy What you like about working in logistics: I love the fast pace of logistics—how many balls can you juggle at a time while […]
We are absolutely thrilled and humbled to announce our Corporate Partnership with Hunger Fight; a charity that provides millions of meals and books to children, seniors, and families in need. Route joins tens of thousands of volunteers, businesses, foundations, and community groups striving to fight hunger and illiteracy. Our monthly corporate donation will help to […]
As a growing logistics company, Route is always searching for talented, dedicated professionals to join our team. If you have experience in logistics or trucking and are looking to advance your career, look no further! Here are 9 solid reasons to consider building your logistics career here at Route. 1. Route has an outstanding reputation […]
Route sponsored DoublEdge Motorsports in the St. Petersburg, Florida powerboat races over Labor Day weekend! The St Pete Grand Prix (hosted by P1 Offshore) featured fierce competition of 40 teams over 10 different classes of racing. On Sunday Sept, 5th “with a one-foot chop and a gentle breeze, conditions were ideal for the cats at […]
When it comes to shipping Truckload and LTL freight with a 3PL, not all 3PLs are created equal. Check out these 4 solid reasons why Route stands out from the competition. 1. We Provide Quick and Superior Service for Every Load Quick response time is the first indicator of a high standard of customer service. […]