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It’s Not Black Magic: Peak Ecommerce Season Success Starts NOW
For many ecommerce businesses, the Summer months are when the holiday season is won or lost. Successful brands understand that the sales they receive over the holidays

250 Years of Moving America Forward
For 250 years, America has been on the move. From horse-drawn wagons to modern day trucks, the creation of transportation networks has connected people, markets, and opportunities. These innovations have

Evans Distribution Systems Streamlines USCBP’S Container Inspection Process
Having one of the busiest borders in our backyard brings unique opportunities and challenges. With more than 90 years of 3PL experience in Metro Detroit, Evans

Ask ChatGPT: 10 Tips for Staying Safe, Steady, & Warehouse Ready in a Heat Wave
We were curious…so we asked ChatGPT! As Michigan enters a Summer heat wave, it serves as a reminder of the importance of staying safe and

Crossing the Bridge Together Again
In 1929, Central Detroit Warehouse opened on Fort Street during the height of the Great Depression. That same year, a suspension bridge over the Detroit

A Day in the Life of a Transportation Dispatcher
The role of a dispatcher is key to the success of any transportation operation. A dispatcher monitors where trucks are located, communicates with customers, optimizes routes, and solves real-time challenges. Evans’ asset-based transportation operation known as Alden Logistics is managed by James Whitehead. He provides an inside look into his role and the qualities of