Insights

Nikola Testing Hydrogen-Electric Trucks

January 22, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Anheuser-Busch Cos. and U.S. Xpress Enterprises will plan to begin fleet tests on Nikola Motor Co.’s zero-emissions hydrogen electric Class 8 trucks by the end of 2019. Trevor Milton, CEO and founder of Nikola, has said that their battery is almost 400 watt-hours per liter which rivals other batteries by 5...

How an Effective Supply Chain Plays a Vital Role in Valentine’s Day

January 21, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Heading to the local florist to pick out the perfect bouquet for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day can be an exciting, albeit pricy, experience. Each year, approximately 35% of US adults purchase flowers – bringing in over $2 billion to the floral market. What you may not...

Utah Sales and Use Tax Nexus Update

January 16, 2019.
Tax Publications

Utah’s State Tax Commission updated their sales and use tax publication as to what constitutes nexus in the state. The update includes the amendment to the definition of nexus. To have nexus in Utah, a business has established physical or economic presence in the state or is related...

The Importance of Customer Service in Supply Chain

January 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Logistics and supply chain aren’t the same things. Logistics is the management of the movement of goods whereas supply chain management covers the many other areas. Logistics is a part of supply chain and that means whoever manages your supply chain will be responsible for managing freight forwarders,...

Holiday E-Commerce of 2018

January 10, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Online shopping is a growing trend that is gaining more popularity each year. The holiday shopping season for 2018, November 1 through December 31, is projected $119.99 billion spent at online retailers. This is an increase of almost 16% compared to the numbers of 2017. With increased online retail sales, comes high shipping...

Autonomous Vessel Symposium

January 09, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Autonomous (unmanned) shipping methods have been big news in the media and in transportation industry publications over the past few years. Most of the discussion has centered on trucking and small package drone shipments and deliveries. However, strides are also being made in autonomous maritime vessel transport, both...

Air Cargo Challenges for 2019

January 08, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Air Cargo on the Rise Air cargo has become an increasingly popular route for modern-day logistics; a market that was once at a dangerous low, is now on its tenth year of profitability. New age consumers and companies with the precarious need for fast delivery of goods paired with...

How to Reduce Truckload Spend: Get Competitive

January 07, 2019.
Logistics Publications

It’s often stated that relationships play a key role in business growth. Every sales or marketing class, business executive, or YouTube video out there will tell you the same thing: focus on and grow relationships. Utilizing a preferred carrier is costing you money. When it comes to moving...

2019 Florida Communication Service Tax Rate Changes

January 05, 2019.
Tax Publications

As of January 1, 2019, there is a new rate change for some Florida areas in communication service tax for which Florida’s Department of Revenue issued a rate change. The total local Communication Service Tax (CST) rate for Marco Island has decreased to 3.9% where it was previously 5.22% which is a 1.32%...

5 Tips to Prepare for an Entry Level Logistics Interview

January 04, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Speaking from personal experience, I was clueless of what to expect going into my entry level logistics interview (Logistics Specialist). After Googling countless articles, I still was unsure of what I’d be doing. There was just too much information out there. Truth is, you won’t know...

Flying Cars and Hoverboards? A Real Look at the Future of Logistics

January 03, 2019.
Logistics Publications

In a not so distant past, we looked at the year 2000 through the eyes of Blade Runner and The Jetsons. The hopes for flying cars and hoverboards were instilled in us through pop culture and the movie industry. However, the Logistics and Consumer Markets seem to be the driving forces...

What is Leadership?

January 02, 2019.
Logistics Publications

Leadership at its core is leading others towards a common goal; this requires the leaders team to either follow through by pulling them by their shirt collar or through an eager march. The response of those being led is typically a direct reflection of their leaders. To be a &ldquo...