America’s truckers have precious cargo on board. But it’s not the kind you can pack in a crate or stack on a pallet. Sharing the ride are values that – every day – enrich the quality of life on America’s highways. Among those: compassion, courage, good will,...

By Dan Cser Warehouses are getting fitter, faster, smarter, wonkier, increasingly nimble -- and more essential than ever. Let’s call it an “Extreme Makeover,” distinguished by physical and operational changes to shape up warehouses for a disruptive future of greater...

By Dan Cser We’ve been told for some time that heavy commercial electric trucks – including big rigs – are just around the corner. But when will electric trucks actually turn the corner and hit the highways in a big way? Increasingly, it looks like this is the year we...

By Dan Cser America’s truckers have heart – miles and miles of heart. At ICAT Logistics Detroit, we are struck almost daily by the concern, compassion and courage of the men and women who deliver goods to a nation. Time and again, we see reports of truckers who make...

Thanks to an exceptional multimodal freight transportation system that connects it to the rest of the world, the Great Lakes Region is continuing to flourish economically, and freight traffic is growing stronger than ever. Together the five Great Lakes comprise the...

Of all the things that keep a business running smoothly – ample financing, strong products or services, effective marketing, an enthusiastic and professional team, and interested customers -- we put supplier collaboration near the top of the list at ICAT Logistics...

We’ve all had one of those “any-port-in-a-storm” moments when any supplier would do, as long as they’d agree to deliver what was needed in a hurry. Sometimes the quick fix is necessary, but most managers who source products and services would probably agree that...

No matter what business you’re in, as competition, economic conditions and market trends change — and they always do —it’s always helpful to find time periodically to reevaluate your strategy, anticipate the emerging needs of your customers and ensure your team is...

Pity the salesperson facing year-end negotiations with a management team that counts dollars, not service, as a full measurement of success. Suddenly, the people management relied on to market their products and services are scrapping for some sign of appreciation...

Whether you are shipping internationally or domestically, by truck, train or ship, how your goods are packed can make all the difference between freight that is damaged or good-as-new. Consider the packing challenges before choosing the ideal method of securing cargo...