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Its been said for trucking companies that “if the wheels ain’t turning, you ain’t earning.” With the fast pace of the logistics industry, carriers have to focus on filling their trucks quickly with freight from reliable shippers and 3rd-party logistics companies. With so many 3PLs out there, outstanding customer service can certainly help one 3PL […]

Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team for defeating the Dallas Stars and winning their second championship! Many of us here at Route are Lightning fans, and we are overjoyed to see our team capture the Stanley Cup despite all of the challenges during this time in history. A win well-deserved. GO BOLTS!! ⚡

When it comes to working with a 3PL company, being able to rely on good communication and service is vital for many shippers. With so many third-party logistics companies out there, outstanding customer service can help one 3PL stand out from the rest. Below are 3 reasons why shippers should choose a 3PL that delivers […]

Bradenton, FL: Route Transportation and Logistics has become a SmartWay® Transport Partner, and now participates in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mission to advance supply chain sustainability. SmartWay is a voluntary program launched by the EPA in 2004 to help freight shippers, carriers, logistics companies, and other transportation businesses reduce freight transportation-related emissions. By reporting […]

This month, we had the pleasure of attending Tampa Bay Business Journal’s State of Manufacturing virtual panel discussion. It was a highly informative session where we discovered how 5 different businesses (ranging from medium-sized to very large corporations) responded to and pivoted to the changes caused by the pandemic. Here are 5 tips for post-COVID […]

Meet Anthony’s energetic dog, Bailey. Meet Lisa’s sweet pups and beta fish. Meet Jess’s adorable puppy, Patrick. Meet Rose’s funny cat, Charlie. Meet Taryn’s beautiful dog, Luna.

Last month, we sent out a survey in our newsletter email to more than 14,000 carriers in our network. 81.3% of respondents agreed that they are optimistic about the second half of 2020 for trucking! It is awesome to see that many of our carrier partners are feeling confident and positive about the future of […]

We are thrilled to introduce our new Senior Account Manager, Ron! BIO Ron was born and raised in Illinois. He currently resides just outside Atlanta near Duluth, Georgia. Ron has over twenty-five years of experience in the transportation, warehousing, and logistics business. He is also an expert at account management, carrier sales, and team leadership. Additionally, […]

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 out 20 […]

Whether you’re looking to improve supply chain efficiency, or looking for better shipping rates and service, finding a 3PL you can trust can be a challenge. Here are 4 great indicators that the 3PL you are planning to work with will be a trusted solution. The 3PL has a Good Credit Score One of the […]