ELDs to be or not to be?
Written By: Erik Jensen, CTB The long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is slated to come into effect on December 18, but as the date gets closer, the battle between the supporters and...
View ArticleTransport Bandits take 3rd Place
Written By Justin Hatten, CTB One of the values at AM Transport Services is community as employees participate in local events throughout the year. On August 5, AM Transport Carrier Managers Joe...
View ArticleEclipse-apalooza 2017
Written by Jordan Pottorff, CTB Monday marked the first total solar eclipse that was visible from coast-to-coast across the contiguous United States since 1918, and to say people were excited for it...
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Swings and Misses: AMT Hits the Links
Written By Erik Jensen CTB Here at AM Transport, we have a number of fun events and gatherings, but my personal favorite is our annual golf outing. This year’s outing took place last Friday (8/18) at...
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How am I impacted by #HoustonStrong
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been devastated by the relentlessness of Hurricane Harvey. We are inspired by the strength and bravery shown by the first responders, volunteer...
View ArticleOut on the Edges – The benefits of a Challenge
Written by: Michael McKinney, CTB Why the heck would anyone run a 50k, let-alone a 50k trail run over difficult and at-times dangerous terrain? It’s a question I’ve been asked a few times as I prepared...
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Blockchain Technology
Written By: Jesse Baker, CTB The new keyword in business and consumerism is Blockchain. From the distribution of data to financial transactions, blockchains are being used everywhere. But what...
View ArticleAppreciation for our Drivers
How about we all give a tip of the hat to the truck drivers out there? You know; the hard-working men and women who transport goods across our great nation on a daily basis to make sure we have what we...
View ArticleHurricanes, ELDs, and RFPS…oh my…
By Erik Jensen, CTB If you’ve worked in the transportation industry long enough, chances are you have participated in many RFPs (request for proposals). If not, I’ll do my best to explain one quickly....
View ArticleGive Thanksing
Written By: Jordan Pottorff, CTB A group of AM Transport employees hosted the RCMS 5th Block after-school program at Elm Street Christian Church for our annual Give Thanksing program on Tuesday. We...
View ArticleEric Jensen Retires After Nearly 27 Years with AM Transport Services
Most people don’t get the opportunity to work with their Dad—and through that, to see him every day. I’m really going to miss that and his overall presence.—Erik Jensen January 11, 2018, was a...
View ArticleCurrent state of freight?
By Jordan Pottorff, CTB It’s no secret the transportation industry is going through an immense amount of change right now. The ELD mandate, the driver shortage crisis, the increased demand for...
View ArticleCrypto Craze: What Does It Mean?
By Jesse Baker, CTB It’s a new year, and it’s time to figure out what the crypto-buzz is all about. Many businesses are getting in on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency even though their main objective has...
View ArticleThe Future of Freight and Where Freight Brokers Fit In
The Future of Freight and Where Freight Brokers Fit In The freight brokerage industry has been a foundational piece of the transportation landscape for decades, with widespread growth experienced in...
View ArticleHow rate shopping can actually increase your costs
By Jordan Pottorff, CTB Shippers shopping for the best rate on a per load basis or going out for bid every year to secure cheap capacity has been a long-standing practice in our industry. It’s a method...
View ArticleYou’ll never guess how these guys spend their Friday nights!
It’s your typical Friday night after a long week of work and Chad Martin and Jesse Baker are both at the gym. No, it’s not that kind of gym. These guys could be celebrating the start of the weekend by...
View ArticleA Different Train of Thought
By Joel Carey, CTB While in recent months much of the news in the transportation industry has been a clamor of who’s crafting which latest future-rattling technology applications, some shippers may...
View ArticleDon’t Let Your Logistics Partner Ruin Your Reputation!
Michael McKinney, CTB Who do you blame when the new stackable washer/dryer you ordered doesn’t show up? It was shipped–these days you can track almost any order–but it’s now a week or two late, and...
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