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While it’s not quite the #SuperBowl, Harris Ligon is still excited to be heading to Las Vegas next week for the annual Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics conference! With a great group of individuals focusing on innovation for end-to-end supply chain and logistics, we are sure this conference will provide rewarding insights and perspective about the year ahead. If you’re going to be there too, be sure to check him out as part of the Accelerating the Journey to Innovation in Rail panel! Now, if he were to place a Super Bowl bet while there, who is your money on: Chiefs or 49ers? #supplychainsolutions #freight #freightrail #railroad

Well, we're tired of tracking down shows for shippers, truckers, brokers and freight tech companies so we started a page for industry events. It seems slim. True that the list is only May - December but still... what pertinent shows are we missing? Note it in comments below and we'll add it.

Now that we're in February, do President of Logistics Eric Masotti's 2024 industry predictions still hold up? You be the judge! Find his predictions (including who will be this weekend's Super Bowl champion 🏈) in our blog https://bit.ly/48rzOVZ

I look forward to hearing from these impressive leaders on how businesses can reduce costs and increase efficiency!

We are thrilled to announce that McClay's Logistics USA LLC has been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the Midwest, ranking at #33 on the prestigious Inc. Regionals 2024 list! At the beginning we were 4 guys, 4 tables, 4 work stations, and 1 vision, amazing what a collective competitive spirit can do when you collaborate together. Our team is built for facing challenges head on, supporting all types of businesses from Fortune 500 to mom/pop operations. We do what is ‘right’ not what is convenient, and we let our actions continue to define who we are and where we are going. Thank you to all of our partners across the logistics landscape that continue to play an integral part of our growth. McClay's Transportation Ltd. McClay's Transportation USA LLC Carrier Assure Inc. Greenscreens.ai Turvo Inc., and many more! We are here to earn respect, never expect it. That is…the #McClaysDifference. #33 #IncRegionals2024 #MidwestProud #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #Shipping #Truckload #LTL #Flatbed #ExpediteFreight

We held an excellent town hall today for Körber Supply Chain Parcel North America. Our CEO Ananta Islam outlined our Northstar and the associated strategy to achieve it. We introduced our new Chief Sales Officer Lucas Watson and heard his initial impressions. Creighton Trull shared our approach to expanding our integration business, while Abu Kibria discussed our strategy to double our service business. Samantha Wommack emphasized the importance of becoming more customer-centric and agile. The town hall concluded with Hamid Salemizadeh highlighting our successful initiatives in the mail business and how structure ourselves to be even more successful in the future. Following the town hall, there were multiple roundtable sessions with our CEO Ananta Islam, allowing employees to meet him in person and discuss their concerns. Overall, it was a successful town hall and a significant step in engaging our employees in our journey to double our business. #wearekoerber #strongertogether #homeforentrepreneurs #supplychain #customercentric

We're still hitting triple digit attendance on our internal SME Roundtables💯 What does that tell me? Our sellers are hungry to sell more effectively and diversify their book of business. Doesn't matter if they joined us 6 months ago or 6 years ago, we're always pushing ourselves to improve. Weston Verner and Will Lawson, who have both been with us over 6 years, came on to talk #Expedited freight. Combined they ran 2,300 expedited loads in 2023 and are both on pace to beat that volume this year. Absolute pros and didn't leave any stone unturned when discussing expedited opportunities and best practices when servicing customers. YTD Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) has successfully completed 44,000 expedited loads for our customers. Our just-in-time network is second to none! If you're in pinch, we got you. #freightbrokerage #logistics #sales #porttoporch

How important are your carriers? Do you treat them the same way as you treat your customers (shippers)? Adam Wingfield breaks down how he treats carriers the same way he treats shippers. Carrier relationships are just as important as shipper relationships. As a broker - you can't move freight without your carrier relationships. 🎧 Watch the entire episode with Adam Wingfield of Innovative Logistics University: https://lnkd.in/eUjp2qJZ

DOT Blitz Week Alert: May 14-16 Attention all shippers and logistics professionals! It's that time of year again. DOT Blitz Week is upon us from May 14th to 16th. Are you prepared? This annual event brings heightened scrutiny to commercial vehicles across North America. As we gear up for increased inspections, it's essential to stay informed and proactive to mitigate potential disruptions to your supply chain. Here's how you can navigate DOT Blitz Week effectively: ✔ Be Patient and Understanding: expect possible delays as some drivers may choose to stay off the road to avoid inspections. Remember, safety is paramount. ✔ Prepare for Rate Adjustments: with tighter capacity during the blitz, spot market rates may rise temporarily. Plan ahead and adjust your budget accordingly. ✔ Stay Informed: keep abreast of the latest updates and guidelines to ensure compliance and minimize any impact on your operations. At ALS, we're committed to supporting our clients through DOT Blitz Week and beyond. Our team is here to help you navigate any challenges that may arise and secure capacity for your freight. Let's work together to ensure a safe and efficient transportation environment during DOT Blitz Week. Reach out today to learn more about how we can assist you! #DOTBlitzWeek #Logistics #SupplyChain #TransportationSafety #Compliance #RightCapacity #3PL

I thought about waiting a bit to speak on the Coyote Logistics and RXO, Inc. transaction, but my 2 cents- this is solid business, very complimentary sides, and as I've been saying privately to folks for a few months, M&A is going to be go for '24 and '25. Brent Orsuga called this the age of consolidation, there's going to be MORE $1B deals coming, as capacity is weeded out, and others who don't want to wait for the rise to get their exit. I also believe that with signs of spot market life, Q4 mini peaks, and the election, this may look like of the best transaction of the last 10 years when we look back on it #freight #logistics #transportation #m&a #mediumtemperaturetakes #strongestmaninlogistics