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Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for Trucking Shipment Protection (and Yourself!)

June 13, 2025
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for Protecting Trucking Shipments (and Yourself!)  Summer in the United States brings with it a unique set of challenges for the logistics industry: scorching temperatures. At RCT Logistics, we understand that safeguarding your valuable cargo is paramount.... Read more

Trucking Regulations & Freight Costs: Navigate an Evolving Landscape

May 31, 2025
Trucking Regulations & Freight Costs: Navigate an Evolving Landscape Recently, two pieces of news caught our attention, highlighting the dual landscape our clients and the entire industry are navigating. The first, an announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the... Read more

Trucking Automation for Freight Brokers: Understanding the Benefits & Addressing Concerns

April 23, 2025
Trucking Automation for Freight Brokers: Understanding the Benefits & Addressing Concerns As freight brokers, we're constantly analyzing logistics trends. Trucking automation for freight brokers is rapidly gaining momentum, evidenced by the recent Ohio and Indiana I-70 automated truck... Read more
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Shipping Across Our Northern Border

March 25, 2025
Shipping Across Our Northern Border International supply chains are currently in a unique situation. There is specifically quite a bit of uncertainty with freight to Canada. Here is what we know from shipping across our northern border over the last few weeks. Border Delays Many Shippers are... Read more
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How did the transportation industry become what it is today?

February 26, 2025
How did the transportation industry become what it is today? In today's fast-paced world, software and AI are taking over, goods move seamlessly across continents in a matter of days, and talks of tariffs and supply chains monopolize the news cycle. Do you ever wonder how the transportation... Read more

Freight Fraud: Protecting Your Supply Chain

January 20, 2025
Freight Fraud: Protecting Your Supply Chain [caption id="attachment_817" align="alignright" width="452"] Container door truck lock with protective lead seal[/caption] An increasingly complex global supply chain environment and increasing reliance on technology have created a setting where... Read more
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A Perfect Storm for Shipping: How Freight Brokers Can Respond

October 2, 2024
The recent events of Hurricane Helene and the subsequent longshoreman strike have created a perfect storm of challenges for the shipping industry. These disruptions will significantly impact both customers and carriers, leading to delays, increased costs, and logistical headaches. In this... Read more
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AI in Freight Logistics: We are Slow Adopters

August 29, 2024
AI in Freight Logistics: We Are Slow Adopters Regarding AI in freight logistics: we are slow adopters. About a year ago we started to see the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the logistics industry. We even wrote a short blog on the subject. We can now say that AI is here to stay. The... Read more
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Make the Most of Your LTL Shipment

May 6, 2024
Make the Most of Your LTL Shipment   LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipments can be a cost-effective option for transporting smaller loads that don't require a full truck. To make the most of your LTL shipment, consider these tips from RCT Logistics: Optimize Quantity and Packaging:... Read more
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The Advantages of Using a Freight Broker

May 5, 2024
  "What are the advantages of using a Freight Broker?" is a common question asked to the RCT Sales Team. These are the top advantages of using a Freight Broker the RCT Sales Team believes should be considered when evaluating your supply chain and shipping needs. Expertise and Connections:... Read more