During the immediate changes brought on by Covid19, many LTL carriers were forced to lay off and furlough employees. With companies temporarily closed or working with limited staff, this resulted in a significant drop in LTL freight volume. As volume picks up and LTL carriers are taking action to hire back their workforce, there’s also new protocols and county or state guidelines to adhere to. This in turn has caused a delay in transit time with many LTL shipments. There are

Does your operation rely heavily on truckload shipping? With the recent spike in rates, rail could be a strategic alternative for saving time and money, among many other benefits. Consider the following advantages of using rail: RAIL BENEFITS Cost Efficiency Shippers can see a savings of 10%-40% by utilizing rail transport. Lower fuel costs compared to over the road (OTR) trucking, as well as less costs associated with drivers and the efficiency or routing, contribute to a ge

The transportation and logistics industry has evolved tremendously over the last two decades, and studies show it's only evolving at a faster rate through this next decade. Whether a logistics provider is keeping up with the latest technology, rules and regulations, or tapping into new markets, their number one priority should be to fulfill the customer's need beyond expectation. Creative Transportation Services, Inc. (also known as CTS) was founded in January 2000 by owner R

PACK EXPO is a highly anticipated show for the packaging industry. It's also one of Creative Transportation Services' (CTS) busiest trade shows supporting exhibitors with their logistics needs. This year's show was held Sept. 23-25, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. According to Pack Expo's press release, "the show brings 2,000+ machinery suppliers together with end users across 40+ vertical industries for the largest, most comprehensive packaging event of the year, an

Are you the one put in charge for planning your upcoming trade show exhibit at your company? Do you have the responsibility of getting your materials and booth to and from the show site? We can help make this part of the planning process a breeze with these helpful tips stemming from our years of experience managing and shipping trade show booths. While it may seem simple to get your booth to and from the show, there’s actually a few stages and details that many people may no

It’s imperative to a company’s operations to utilize a third-party logistics provider (3PL) with the capabilities and specialty to manage more than just truckload services. Having a broader scope of services managed and executed by one provider creates a streamlined and more efficient operations, resulting in a wide range of benefits for long term growth and sustainability. Implementing one 3PL into your operations eliminates misunderstandings and lack of communication regard

The term ‘logistics’ may not sound very appealing to many, especially if you’re not involved directly within the industry for work, but the reality is, logistics makes the world go ‘round. So even if you’re not directly involved in movement of goods, you’re still likely to care about logistics more than you may think you do. Ever wonder how your Amazon Prime order arrives within the two-day window, no matter what you’re ordering? What about when your car needs new parts? Or h