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Did you know that Route Transportation helps support CABVI’s mission alongside VIE Ability, an office supply provider with social impact?   Rob Volker, a dedicated member of the VIE Ability team, is featured in the March 2025 issue of Movers and Makers! Rob’s inspiring journey showcases the meaningful employment opportunities created by VIE Ability, one […]

Capacity Shift: How Less Capacity May Impact Freight Rates The freight industry is experiencing a “capacity shift” where reduced transportation resources—due to factors like labor shortages, regulatory changes, and global disruptions—are driving up freight rates. As demand for shipping remains strong, fewer carriers are available, leading to higher prices for moving goods. How Reduced Capacity […]

Logistics providers are increasingly harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and robotics to streamline operations. AI-driven route optimization tools can dynamically adjust delivery paths in real time, cutting travel time, fuel costs, and unnecessary emissions. Meanwhile, robots and cobots within warehouses reduce manual errors and boost throughput by quickly handling repetitive tasks like picking, packing, […]

Congratulations to Cryssie Ware for advancing from Load Coordinator to the Customer Service Representative position! Cryssie started with Route in 2021 after being recruited by our account manager who noticed her exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Cryssie has an innate ability to read and address situations in a practical and logical manner. She can […]

We are excited to announce the promotion of Jess Plutino to Account Manager! She will be taking over the management of accounts previously managed by Anne. Jess began her career with Route in 2019 as the after-hours Load Coordinator, quickly moving into a full-time position. In 2021, Jess advanced and easily adapted to the role […]

Route Transportation & Logistics is honored to announce the promotion of Anne Bridges to the position of Director of Account Development and Performance, effective August 1, 2024. Anne began her tenure in 2013, a novice, unfamiliar with the industry. She caught on quickly and rose through the ranks to the role of Senior Account Manager. Over […]

When it comes to working with a third-party logistics company, honesty can be just as important as quality of service. An honest 3PL partner can save shippers time, money, and help reduce service disruptions. In this post, we share the key indicators of an honest 3PL and explain how working with a trusted logistics partner […]

Joey Leto competed at the USA BMX Stars and Stripes Nationals from July 5th – 6th. The races were held at Waterford Oaks BMX in Michigan. The Waterford Oaks track is unique and also has some history behind it. It is the oldest BMX track in the nation along with Sarasota BMX which both opened in 1974. The […]

Today, we celebrate the incredible impact the logistics industry has on our daily lives. Every professional in logistics, whether on the road or in the office, plays an important role in keeping our world moving. Let’s take a moment to appreciate all of the logistics experts for their tireless efforts and essential contributions to the […]

Route sponsored BMX pro, Joey Leto, raced at the Music City Nationals in Nashville, TN. “Nashville is one of my favorite races of the year,” said Leto. “I like the track and locations a lot and it’s always right at the start of summer.” The racing weekend started on Friday, May 24th and was a […]