In an event many logistics experts are referring to as one of the greatest logistics challenges in history, the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun. As more people become vaccinated, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the pandemic. Now that two vaccines have been approved, the […]
A lot can happen out on the road. Drivers know all too well some of the dangers associated with their job. Many dangers are out of one’s control—making dash cameras an important safety feature. Last year, Evans Distribution Systems set out to protect our fleet of drivers by installing in-cab cameras. The Lytx cameras are […]
Transportation regulations are easy to comply with and have little to no effect on a shipper, right? Not exactly! There are several regulations that can have direct impact on the ability for a driver to deliver your cargo reliably. As a savvy shipper, it’s wise to stay current on the latest regulations that carriers must […]
If you are a long-haul or commercial trucker, you are probably very familiar with the expression, “driver fatigue.” It is even likely that you have battled driver fatigue at some point during your career. Driver fatigue is due to physical or mental exhaustion from being on the road. It is not just being tired from […]
What are Crossdocking Services? The process of crossdocking is taking the goods from an inbound vehicle, transferring them across a distribution dock, and loading them into an outbound vehicle. This process usually reduces or eliminates storage time. A crossdocking warehouse usually has a designated zone for temporary storage. For loads that need to change routes, […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to commemorate two significant women who played major roles in shaping the logistics industry for women – Luella Bates and Lillie Elizabeth McGee Drennan. These two broke social norms and became the first ever women truck drivers in a male dominated field. Luella Bates Luella Bates began […]