Did you know that 70% of goods traveling across the country travel by truck? The new year brings fresh challenges to logistics, so as the US continues to battle inflation and rising costs of fuel, insurance, and transportation, we look at three ways you can avoid supply chain headaches in
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have relied on delivery more than ever which has allowed many businesses to expand their operations. This sounds great but it’s all contingent on the freight company they choose. If your current freight service isn’t fulfilling your needs, it’s time to start
A 2019 study showed that driving trucks was one of the most stressful jobs in the country. Since the COVID pandemic, truck driving has become even more important, increasing the time on the road for many drivers and the stress they experience. During Stress Awareness Month, we want to guide
The definition of freight is “goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.” While many factors play into freight transportation, the COVID pandemic and the current economic and political climate are playing a significant role. For example, since the COVID pandemic began, 72% of domestic freight shipments have
Most companies have struggled over the last few years through the COVID pandemic. As a result, many businesses have lost employees or even closed their doors. At American Distribution, we are blessed that we have grown through these difficult times and come out better for it; from new trucks to
We’ve all had that moment around the holidays – we’re anxiously tracking a package, watching where it goes, wondering why it went from Memphis to Washington DC to Atlanta to Knoxville, hoping it gets here in time for Christmas. Over the last two holiday seasons, this has been a particularly