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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our first employee with visual impairment started at Route on Monday, December 5th. They are working remotely as a Load Coordinator, and will be communicating with dispatchers and truck drivers to ensure that shipments are picked up and delivered on time. We also had our second employee with […]

CABVI (Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired) had their 6th annual Dining in the Dark event on Sat, November 12th to raise awareness and vital funds for their comprehensive services to empower individuals with vision loss. Route proudly supported the dinner as a Platinum Level sponsor, helping to raise over $200,000 at the […]

2022 has been an unpredictable and challenging year for the trucking industry. There is talk of a recession, and according to the chief economist with the American Trucking Associations (ATA), Bob Costello, “It should be relatively short, it should be relatively mild.” Economic downturns can be tough, but they can also be a chance to […]

Favorite food: Mac n’ cheese Favorite sports team: Tampa Bay Rays First car: Toyota Sienna mini-van Favorite place you’ve traveled to: The Grand Canyon  Pets: 1 photogenic cat named Charlie. What you like about working in logistics: Everyone is so authentic and nice here at Route, and I feel like there will always be opportunity for me to grow as a […]

This was one of the coolest shipments we have ever moved, and it delivered to the famous spacecraft engineering company, SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. The shipment contained parts for a high performance CNC tube bending machine! Shout-out to our carrier partner, Alan, for doing a tremendous job picking up and delivering this special load […]

The Miss Sarasota Majors division 13 and up team competed in the Trick or Cleat Halloween tournament this past weekend, Oct. 29th – 30th. Three local leagues participated – Miss Manatee, Miss Sarasota, and Miss Palma Sola softball. The tournament was hosted at the Miss Sarasota softball fields with a Halloween costume contest, dugout decorating […]

Joey Leto raced in his first ever World Cup rounds 5 & 6 in Bogota, Colombia last month. He arrived in Bogota Monday 9/19 and had a week of preparation before race day on Saturday and Sunday. His first practice session was on Wednesday the 21st. The track was much more technical than any USA […]

Last month, hurricane Ian was a challenge for our team. Many of our employees live and work in the Southwest, FL area and hunkered down for the storm. We are very glad to share that everyone is safe and sound. We wanted to take a moment to thank all of the shippers and carriers who […]

Route Transportation and Logistics has officially been approved for the 3rd year of the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, and continues its goal to help 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 […]

Favorite food: Chicken Pad Thai Favorite sports team: Any of the teams my kids play on First car: 1991 Chevy Beretta with 12 inch speakers in the back Favorite place you’ve traveled to: Thailand Pets: 1 Siberian Husky named Maverick What you like about working in logistics: I love how fast the day goes! There is always something to do! My coworkers are amazing […]