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Unveiling Chicago's Role as an International Logistics Powerhouse
Call it what you will – the Windy City, Chi-Town, the City of Big Shoulders – Chicago has a unique place in the...
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Streamlining Inbound Cargo Logistics White Paper
Efficiency and reliability can be challenging to improve when it comes to the complexity of inbound supply chains —...
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The Pros and Cons of Owning and Operating a Private Fleet
Sooner or later, most companies trying to optimize their supply chain will arrive at a similar crossroads – choosing...
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The Bourbon of Transportation: Supporting Kentucky's Iconic Industry
Averitt is a trusted and reliable transportation...
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4 Ways It Pays to Work Closely With Your Transportation Sales Rep
Let’s face it – the term "sales rep" is enough to make some people's eyes glaze over. After all, plenty of us carry...
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NMFC Classification Changes Take Effect April 8
Beginning April 8, 2023, the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC) will introduce several changes that are...
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The Benefits of Using Drop and Hook Services
As the last few years have shown, there's little margin for error in today's fast-moving supply chains – which is why...
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Why Shippers Choose Louisville, Kentucky As Their Distribution Hub
While for many people the name Louisville, KY conjures images of horse racing and mint juleps, the city also boasts a...
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Nearshoring and Reshoring: Bringing The Supply Chain Back Home
While the global supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic shined a bright light on the need for...
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The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Low-Price Transportation Provider
We’ve all heard the adage that "you get what you pay for." Well, it's just as true in the world of logistics as it is...
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2023 State of the North American Supply Chain Survey Results
In late 2022, nearly 1,800 shippers participated in the 8th annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey....
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4 Events That shaped Supply Chains In 2022
While there’s still no telling if or when global trade will return to what we considered “normal” before the pandemic,...
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From International to Domestic, Memphis is a Natural Logistics Hub
In most people’s minds, Memphis is associated with three main things: delicious barbecue, soulful blues, and of course,...
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Cargo Shifts: East & Gulf Coast Ports Gain as West Stumbles
Supply chain issues have been a daily struggle since early 2020 when the pandemic altered both manufacturing and...
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Impacts of the Extended Black Friday Shopping Season
For decades, shoppers have descended on brick-and-mortar retailers the day after Thanksgiving, eager to scoop up some...
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Veterans Day 2022 - Thank You!
Over a thousand of our current associates - including drivers, members of our executive team, logistics and operations...
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New LTL eBOL API Standard to Drive Industry Efficiencies
On October 24th, the Digital LTL Council of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced that it...
Averitt meets fuel supply concerns with solid planning
With the shipping industry facing concerns about diesel fuel supplies, the Averitt team is keeping a keen eye on supply...
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The Ongoing Challenge of Driver Detention
Truck driver detention is nothing new. The issue has been discussed, debated, and argued about for years. Yet, in all...
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The Value of Veterans in Transportation
Hiring military veterans has proven time and time again to be a win-win situation for both transportation companies...
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FDA Food Facility Renewal Registration Begins Oct. 1
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin accepting food facility registration renewals on Oct. 1, 2022,...
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CBP Is Increasing Their User Fees, Oct. 1, 2022
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted notice of an increase in user fees, effective October 1, 2022....
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The Role Of Technology in Driver Safety
Trucking is an indispensable part of the US economy, accounting for roughly 70% of all goods transported nationwide....
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Large Railroad Labor Unions Strike Update
UPDATE (Nov 30, 2022): The United States government has initiated legislation to step in with an intervention aimed at...
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Foreign Trade Zones and bonded warehouses: Clearing up misconceptions
For all the variables of international commerce – with its endless combinations of commodities, origins, and...
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AudioFormz and Averitt partner to deliver sound with style
AudioFormz—an exciting company based in beautiful
Canton, Texas that outfits UTVs, side-by-sides, and golf...
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Tactics to Improve Driver Retention
The issue of driver retention is an ongoing challenge in the transportation industry. Not only has it become harder to...
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The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: What to Know
On June 21, 2022, The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) took effect, effectively banning the import of all...
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Cargo Thieves Are Switching Targets – And Tactics
It’s an unfortunate reality of the business – cargo has always been vulnerable to theft.
The National Insurance Crime...
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Choosing the Right TMS for Any Size Business
Along with the cost of staffing and materials, shipping and transportation management consistently ranks as one of the...
