Getting to Know Zac and Hannah
Our Meet the Team series was a big hit. It turns out you like learning a little more about the committed folks who make up our logistics team here at AM Transport Services. Yes, you get to talk to them...
View ArticleIt’s a Win-Win: Brokers in the Middle
A little story to set things up. Once upon a time, in a small town in southern Illinois, a group of people worked together at AM Transport Services to make sure midwestern manufacturers and...
View ArticleYou Need Logistics Team!
Big Brand and Just-in-Time Freight Our sales rep, Sally, just happened to call Kevin when he needed help the most. Kevin was working with one of the big brand-name brokers because he was sold on their...
View ArticleHow to save money on LTL in 30 days.
If you don’t know there’s a problem, you can’t fix it. Here at AM Transport, Sally gets the chance to talk to a lot of great people. Take, Margie, for instance. Margie is the logistics manager for a...
View ArticleChange is Good
In his newsletter last week, Michael McKinney announced he has stepped down as president and CEO of AM Transport Services, and David Abell is assuming the role. “Change is important and healthy,”...
View ArticleGetting to know Laine and Derek
We’ve had some crazy weather the past couple of weeks, but as we all know, the transportation of freight never stops. And the talented men and women who make sure your freight is delivered without...
View ArticleBlack History Month in Logistics
February is Black History Month. Here at AM Transport, we recognize that American history should and must encompass black history–not just one month a year, but during all months. For too long, African...
View ArticleIntern Spotlight: Sutton Dunn
AM Transport Services is committed to being part of and serving the larger community where we are located. To this end, we volunteer, support the CEO program at the high school, spend time with kids...
View ArticleHave you heard of these women in logistics history?
Women’s History Month It’s Women’s History Month and a great time to remember some of the great women who have contributed to the transportation industry. Every year, during the month of March, you can...
View ArticleFind out what a beer garden can tell you about your freight broker.
What’s a beer garden got to do with logistics? The photograph above gives you a nice backyard view of the AMT beer garden. Envisioned a couple of years ago, this beer garden was brought to life by some...
View ArticleGetting to know Abby and Hillary
It’s Women’s History Month, and what better time to get to know Abby Kuhlig and Hillary Steber a little better. Hillary has been part of the AMT team since 2015. When she started here, she was a...
View ArticleIntern Spotlight: Ben Stephenson
I’m pretty sure we have the best interns around. They come on board ready to try new things and to tackle new projects. From calling carriers to learn more about their needs and making preliminary...
View ArticleReliable rates AND exceptional service.
AND not OR Here at AM Transport Services, when it comes to providing our customers with the best solutions for their transportation needs, we think AND not Or. It’s probably not something you think...
View ArticleAM Transport Celebrates Alex McClain and World Down Syndrome Day!
World Down Syndrome Day 2021 Each year, World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 (this past Sunday). This day was chosen to symbolize the third copy of chromosome 21 in Trisomy 21, the most...
View ArticleIs Your Logistics Plan Missing this Word?
Yet Seth Godin posts a blog every day, and as a subscriber I receive it in my inbox every day. Some days it’s long and full of thought-provoking ideas and other days it’s short and pithy. Like most...
View ArticleGetting to Know Colby and Erik
Colby Shawver and Erik Jensen are long-time AMT team members. Erik’s been working here in some fashion almost 9 years and Colby’s closing in on six. Committed and super-talented logisticians, these...
View ArticleBeginner’s Guide: Transportation Terms
Are you new to the transportation industry? Does logistics speak leave you feeling a bit confused or overwhelmed? It’s completely understandable. What the heck is a bill of lading or GEO fencing. And...
View ArticleQuick Guide to Accessorial Charges
Shipping LTL should be easy, right? Most of the time, you can get online with one of those easy-to-use digital brokers and book your LTL freight in a few minutes. You don’t have to talk to a real-live...
View ArticleMeet the Team: Carson Scherer
Spring has sprung here in Olney. The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and everything is blooming. Here in southern Illinois, we experience every one of the four seasons, and spring in all...
View ArticleBecome a Shipper of Choice in Five Easy Steps
The freight market is tight. Consumer spending is relatively strong and the pandemic trend to purchase goods over services continues while a truck driver shortage adds to a lack of capacity. At the...
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