When we predicted at the start of the new year that COVID-19 would continue to affect the logistics industry, even then, we called it a “no-brainer.” Today, we are focusing on how this prediction has proven true about two years after the virus started showing up in...
Usually, at this time of the year, around the beginning of the fourth quarter, we write a blog about expectations for the upcoming holiday season and offer tips for retailers to start now to have a successful experience. This year looks different. Between COVID...
On the road, whether on city streets or the interstate, there are many potential hazards to be cautious of at all times. During our monthly safety meeting, we talked about one specific threat: animals. Whether it’s wildlife or a domesticated animal on the loose,...
Larry Simmons has been a part of the On Time Logistics team since February 2016. He’s always willing to help! Case in point, he recently took our Director of Marketing, Mary Boushelle, on his route to show her the life of a delivery driver. Mary reported, “It was a...
This week is the one-year anniversary of Walmart+, which is Walmart’s so-called answer to Amazon Prime. It was initially supposed to launch in spring 2020, but as we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic launched in the United States at that time instead. Many of the...
When the average person envisions a warehouse, they probably think of a large, spread-out space with tall shelves filled with products. For a long time in the industry, that was exactly right. In the last decade, the idea of micro-distribution and micro-fulfillment...
This week students return to the classrooms all across Northwest Arkansas and the Little Rock area. With all the talk about preventing COVID-19 exposure, we want to ensure no one forgets other safety precautions that can be a matter of life or death for our children....
We’ve probably all felt it—that drowsy feeling while driving, either after a long day or on a trip. What may seem minor could actually be deadly. Fatigued driving is responsible for about 328,000 accidents each year that includes 109,000 injuries and 6,400 deaths. In...
To be successful as a company, we rely on our team members every day to make sure that we not only provide the best service for our customers, but that we do so in a way that remains sustainable and efficient. At On Time Logistics, we believe in acknowledging our team...
It’s always a wise idea to maintain safe and legal speeds, but this week there is an emphasis on awareness and enforcement of speeding laws. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) designated July 11-16 as “Operation Safe Driver Week” and declared that this...