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• Ten Ways to Honor Truck Drivers After National Appreciation Week

  

  September 8-14, 2019, marks National Truck Driver Appreciation week. The US is blanketed with events, giveaways, and discounts to thank the nation’s more than 3.5 million men and women professional truck drivers. However, with more than 71% of all goods moved by truck, drivers deserve our appreciation year-round. Without them, our economy would grind to a halt. However, financial pressures led to more than 600 trucking company closures in the first half of 2019, resulting in 20,000 fewer trucks on the road. This compounds the already critical driver shortage of 60,000 and growing. To keep North America moving, we need more professional drivers. Here are a few ways shippers can show their appreciation this week and beyond by making truck drivers’ lives on the road better: (more…)

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• Supply Chain Sustainability: How We’re Making an Impact (and Saving, too!)

  

  We can all argue the realities and myths of global warming, but we should all believe in being green. Along with the altruistic reasons to save the environment for our grandchildren, there are good business reasons for being green. With so many products and services to choose from in logistics or any of our businesses, it makes sense to find increased opportunities to differentiate ourselves from the competition. Going green is a great way to stand out. The following are some simple steps Langham Logistics has taken that you and your company can also take today to save money and decrease negative impacts on the environment.

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• SHIPPING: Why Indiana Needs to be Your Logistics Hub

  

  The Midwest is one of the most important logistics corridors in the country. It’s also home to hundreds of professional third-party logistics (3PL) service providers that are strategically located to create strong anchors in nationwide warehousing and distribution networks. One particular state in the Midwest, Indiana, also known as the Crossroads of America, is the hub for more interstate highways than any other state. This creates significant advantages for logistics & distribution operations in Indiana.

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