BY OTL Blog May 15, 2019 Logistics, OTL Blog, Uncategorized

The truck driver shortage and how it’s affecting prices

In recent weeks and months, we have discussed the extensive changes happening in logistics. Increasing E-commerce has led to innovative ideas and rising consumer demands. Although these changes are reshaping logistics, there are consequences, including the shortage of delivery drivers everywhere. This problem has been presenting challenges and despite efforts industry-wide to turn the situation […]

BY OTL Blog Apr 3, 2019 Uncategorized

Why and how retailers must be proactive with last mile delivery

In a recent blog, we gave tips for small retailers who wanted to successfully add delivery services. In today’s blog, we will talk about why and how retailers must take a proactive approach to managing their last mile deliveries. Why does it matter? The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates consumers spent $513.61 billion online in […]

BY OTL Blog Oct 1, 2018 Northwest Arkansas, OTL Blog, The OTL Family, Uncategorized

Client Spotlight: Furniture Friends

Northwest Arkansas is blessed to host hundreds of international students from all over the world. When these students arrive, they rarely have furniture and not a large budget for purchasing those items. They also arrive here often knowing no one, with hopes of making friends as they continue their studies. A local organization, Furniture Friends, […]

BY OTL Blog Mar 29, 2018 Logistics, Northwest Arkansas, OTL Blog, The OTL Family, Uncategorized

Meet: Jason Cross

This month’s employee spotlight is Jason Cross. Jason started out with us seven years ago as a seasonal route driver. He now is a full-time courier and drives the FedEx route to post offices. Jason said that his favorite part about working with OTL is getting to know and build relationships with postal workers he […]

BY OTL Blog Feb 28, 2017 Company News, OTL Blog, Uncategorized

Celebrating success and looking to the future

Earlier this month, we celebrated our annual meeting at On Time Logistics. We host meetings for our entire staff and independent contractors every quarter, but once a year we take extra time to discuss what happened the previous year and what we hope for in the new year. We also celebrate any potential retirements and […]

BY OTL Blog Oct 6, 2016 Logistics, OTL Blog, Uncategorized

Technology and logistics work hand-in-hand

When you look around at the world today, there is no doubt that technology is an ever present and ever evolving part of life. Technology plays a role in our personal, social, and working environments. Much like every other field, logistics has been influenced by the rise in technology. Benefits of incorporating technology […]

BY OTL Blog Sep 26, 2016 Uncategorized

Meet: Bennie Cash

Bennie Cash came to On Time Logistics in August with a broad range of work experience. We’re pleased that he’s chosen working in our warehouse and making deliveries for OTL as his next step in life! With his job experience ranging from various jobs in well-known companies such as Walmart and Sam’s Club, to working […]

BY OTL Blog Aug 30, 2016 Logistics, Small Business, Uncategorized

Five tips for selecting a delivery service for your business

Whether you are looking for a home delivery service for your company’s products, or simply shipping your product out to retail stores, you need a dependable delivery service provider. So what makes a delivery service dependable? Is it their experienced personnel, their promptness, or simply the management of both time and resources? In short, it […]

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