Over the past few years, we have experienced a shortage of truck drivers, and shipping companies have struggled to fill these roles. New drivers are not entering the market fast enough to replace the drivers approaching retirement, and the transportation industry continues to grow each year. These trends compounded with other external factors in 2021 […]
On March 23rd the massive shipping vessel known as Ever Given became wedged in the banks of the Suez Canal blocking passage for six days. An estimated 422 ships were stuck waiting at the entrance of the canal for the Ever Given to be dislodged. In the aftermath, may questions still remain. How did this […]
As a full-service 3PL, Evans Distribution Systems provides end-to-end services under one roof. One warehouse customer, Cynara, has gained benefits from combining warehousing and transportation in one seamless operation. Cynara is an international food supplier that specializes in artichokes. To maintain availability and avoid price fluctuations, a strong supply chain network is a cornerstone to […]
A freight broker manages transportation between a shipper and the carriers that will deliver it. They manage the shipping operation by utilizing a network of carriers that they have built relationships with. Instead of incurring the cost of starting your own shipping operation you should consider the benefits of working with a freight broker. Brokers […]
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 […]