Right now, our team, and many other companies are working remotely due to COVID-19. While some people may enjoy working remotely, for others it may be more challenging. Here are 3 ways to encourage your team to get to know each other and have fun while working remotely. 1. Host a Virtual Spirit Week! This […]
Over the last several weeks, we have worked with thousands of heroic truck drivers, dispatchers, and shippers moving goods throughout the United States and Canada. We have seen the increasing difficulties truck drivers face such as lack of parking, fewer open rest areas, and even less access to water and food. Despite these challenges, our […]
Right now, many companies are focused on reducing interruptions and costs to keep their supply chains moving. Here are 3 ways freight brokers/3PL companies can help. 1. Improving Visibility Visibility is so important when it comes to moving freight and keeping the supply chain flowing. One of primary values of a freight broker’s service is […]
Update 8/12/20: Right now, the need for Food Banks and food stability in America is greater than ever. According to Feeding America, “From the beginning of March through the end of June, food banks nationwide distributed more than 1.9 billion meals to people facing hunger in the United States. In March alone, food banks gave […]
Stress is something we all have to deal with from time to time. Due to the fast-paced nature of the transportation industry, working in logistics can bring on more stress than the average profession. Below are 8 techniques that you can use to help relieve stress – shared directly from our team here at Route: […]
1. Better Rates One of the easiest ways to save on shipping freight is to work with a new 3PL company. Many freight brokers, in order to earn a shipper’s business for the first time, will present very competitive rates. Working with a new 3PL is an excellent way for the shipper to save their […]
Here at Route, we are always looking for great carriers to build long-term relationships with. We want to align with companies that share our values of dedication, transparency, innovation, trust, and reliability. Working consistently with carriers that we have vetted and trust also decreases the likelihood that shipping issues will occur. When it comes to […]
When choosing a 3rd party logistics company, you probably want to know where your freight is throughout the shipping process. Your customers are expecting a timely delivery of their order, and meeting their expectations is imperative for the growth of your company. A great 3PL can help to cut shipping costs, boost sales, and deliver […]
2019 was undoubtedly a recession for manufacturing, with the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index falling to 47.8% in September – the lowest since 2009. The ISM remained below 50% (breakeven level) from August 2019 until the end of the year. Many manufacturing companies saw a reduction in sales orders and decreased demand for […]
Route Transportation has found a real niche in the volume/large partials segment. We define large partials (also referred to as volume partials) as 4 – 16 skids or any shipment over 5,000 lbs. Common carriers excel at LTL shipments of 1 – 3 pallets. This is because they are looking for as many small shipments […]