RCT Logistics is a 3PL Industry Leader
RCT Logistics may be considered a young company however our 80 years of combined experience qualifies us as logistics industry leaders. We have experience in all areas of the industry, global third-party logistics (3PL) freight brokers, nationwide manufacturers, and asset-based trucking companies. On this page we will share our expertise, industry insights, our thoughts and events.
How did the transportation industry become what it is today?
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
Freight Fraud: Protecting Your Supply Chain
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An increasingly complex global supply chain environment and increasing reliance on technology have created a setting where... Read more
A Perfect Storm for Shipping: How Freight Brokers Can Respond
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
AI in Freight Logistics: We are Slow Adopters
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
Make the Most of Your LTL Shipment
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
The Advantages of Using a Freight Broker
"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
RCT’s Tips for Winter Weather Shipping
January 2024 has most certainly come in like a lion or maybe a better description is a wrecking ball. Across the US, we have experienced some wacky weather to kick off 2024 from tornados, heavy and freezing rain, frigid temperatures, snow in all 50 states (yes Florida too), and today widespread... Read more
UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN.
As Dr. Willy Shih from the Harvard Business School wrote in the Wall Street Journal, the supply chains that link producers of goods to consumers of goods can be intensely complex and difficult to understand. As long as supply meets demand, we don't pay much attention to the supply chains whose... Read more
Technology And AI Are Affecting the World of Logistics – In Real Time.
The Covid pandemic upset global logistics in a fascinating, provocative way. Logistics and supply chain executives have found that, beginning with the disarray of Covid, customers needed more and more data on where their shipments were, along with real-time information on deliveries so they... Read more
RCT LOGISTICS LLC, JOINS U.S. EPA SMARTWAY ® TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
Brunswick, OH -RCT Logistics today announced that it joined the SmartWay ® Transport Partnership, an
innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the transportation industry
that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency... Read more