At the end of 2018, we shared several predictions for what would happen in our industry during 2019. We’ll share our predictions for 2020 in a couple of weeks, but we wanted to spend time this week revisited those 2019 predictions. Let’s take a look at what we...
With billions of deliveries made annually, and the number of deliveries rising exponentially year over year, the statistical likelihood that a package will be delayed or damaged upon delivery also rises. What should you, the consignee (customer) do if you ordered...
For this month’s team member update, we want to introduce you to our new scheduler/dispatcher in our Northwest Arkansas office. Jaime Monsour-Portillo joined our team in November and comes to us with an extensive background in customer service. She also has sales...
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on as people are making their last-minute preparations for their holiday plans. Accompanying Thanksgiving celebrations are some of the best deals of the year. All followed up by another opportunity to demonstrate thankfulness. Black...
It’s an exciting time at On Time Logistics as we move and expand into a new building in the coming weeks, just in time for the holiday rush season. The new facility will allow for more trucks to process through in a timely manner, making it possible for us to better...
In this month’s team member spotlight, we are featuring a warehouse worker who has a long-term background in various forms of factory work before joining On Time Logistics. James Crow started working with us in July as a temp worker and was hired full-time in...
In Arkansas, we’ve already had below-freezing temperatures this season and this year has seen lots of unusual flooding. Weather is amazing but it can also wreak havoc on lives and businesses. For the last mile delivery industry, weather can easily cause...
It is the season of pumpkin patches, hayrides, ghosts and loads of candy. Halloween is just days away, meaning children and adults alike will be flooding the streets on the hunt for the biggest candy bars. CNN estimates that 172 million people across the United States...
E-commerce has been all the rage for years as it is convenient and ever-changing to better suit its customers. Brick-and mortar stores have seen tremendous struggles trying to keep up with companies such as Amazon, who have seemed to have taken control over how...
Like any business or industry, the logistics and transportation industries must always be aware of the costs associated with business and adjust their rates and policies accordingly. In the last two years or so, insurance has been a major cost concern as its risen...