Author: McManamon

Prime Day Fascination

July 11, 2022

Let’s be honest even though this is not RCT’s niche, aren’t we all fascinated with Amazon’s logistic magic? Their business model has permanently changed the way we shop and ship. 

Prime Day has become an e-commerce behemoth over the last several years. Like most everyone, Amazon has not been able to escape supply-chain disruption. Many are watching to see if Prime Day promises of free and fast continue and how small businesses are impacted by Amazon’s initiatives. 

See how Amazon is hedging its bets in an attempt to double sales on Prime Day.

Read Bringg.com article: 5 Logistical Challenges of Amazon Prime Day 

Is the freight market about to be disrupted again?

Market Trends – April 2022

One thing we can all agree on is that the freight market has had both ups and downs over the last several years. At RCT, it is our mission to be a relationship-focused third-party logistics provider and pride ourselves on providing trusted solutions to our customers and carriers regardless of the transportation environment. Well, we believe our environment is about to change again and our team is here to help.

FreightWaves.com has published several articles regarding its forecasts for the freight market. This particular article “Just 3 years after 2019’s trucking bloodbath, another is on the way” explains what changes are coming and affirms the market trends RCT began to notice in March.

• Volume is down. Volume has continuously trended up for the last 2 years. March was the first month the trend turned.
• Demand is down. Trucks are beginning to compete for loads again.
• Truckload rates are dropping. Lower rates are always good for a customer’s budget but signals a slowdown.

These trends are telling and ominous. This change may not be as dramatic as the “bloodbath” of 2019 however time will tell. Our goal is to educate and facilitate open conversation in order to minimize surprise and impact.

The trucking cycle will always be volatile and while these trends signal a change, there are things RCT can do to help. 

• Continue open and honest communication with customers
• Flex rates to correspond with the market
• Start proactive planning to hedge impact

Call today to discuss the potential impact to your supply chain and how we can help?

330.441.7310 

email: rates@rctlogistics.com

At RCT we are very grateful to have been given the opportunity to create a company that cares about its clients, vendors, and community.

Because of our good fortune, we choose to give back to organizations that are near and dear to our hearts. We will share those organizations and the reason why RCT chooses to participate with our followers from time to time. 

RCT Gives Back

Sponsorship Announcement – March 2022

Our company will be sponsoring the Jacob Jurgens Memorial Golf Outing benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Bunker Hill Golf Course. 

The past few years have been challenging in many ways. Changes to everyday life because of the pandemic being the obvious challenge. However, nothing has impacted the RCT family and so many families that we know in recent years than the struggle with mental health. 

Jacob was a bright young man with his whole future in front of him. He loved golf, video games, and anything sports. Particularly Cleveland sports. Jake lost his battle with depression this past year. Unfortunately, Jacob’s story has been all too common and heartbreaking for so many. RCT joins Jacob’s family in the hope that we can make a small difference by donating 100% of funds raised from the golf outing to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The AFSTP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against the 10th leading cause of death.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

• Become a Corporate or Individual Sponsor – A  sponsorship includes 18 holes of golf and dinner for 4 as well as the sponsor’s name on a banner and mention during dinner.
• Purchase the Golf Cart Sponsorship – For your donation a sign will be placed on each golf cart in thanks. If a company purchases this sponsorship, promotional items can be placed in each golf cart.
• Sponsor the Putting Green Contest – Signage will be placed on the green in thanks. 
• Sponsor a Hole – The sponsor will be recognized with signage on the tee of each hole. 
• Come play 18 holes for Jake! This fundraiser is expected to sell out early so make sure to register early. Foursome, Twosome, and single rounds are available
• Dinner tickets are available for those who want to participate but do not wish to golf. Donations are accepted on behalf of those who cannot attend. 
• Donate a gift basket or raffle item. There will be a Chinese raffle during dinner. Your donated item will help raise as much money as possible for the AFSP. 

INTERESTED?

BECOME A SPONSOR

REGISTER TO GOLF

To donate a gift basket email: tim@rctlogistics.com