Freight Executives Discuss Vaccine Distribution

Following a series of positive results from multiple vaccines, the conversation on Capitol Hill has shifted to the distribution and logistics of the COVID-19 vaccines. On December 10th, a group of freight industry executives, including Richard Smith, Regional President of the Americas and Executive Vice President at Fedex Express, and Wesley Wheeler, President of Global […]

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COVID-19 + Winter Blues = Mental Health Check

When ‘Safer at Home’ orders were in effect when COVID-19 first became widespread in the United States, we were approaching the Spring Solstice.  While we still had winter weather among some regions, our daylight hours were getting longer.  As the cases of COVID-19 are increasing, our daylight hours are unfortunately decreasing. 

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The Scammers Who Stole Christmas

Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, most Americans still have a large portion of their holiday shopping to complete. In a year of turmoil and pandemic scammers have gotten very sly in their manipulative ways to steal gifts, money, and personal identity, especially in the new digital world we live in where […]

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Airports and the Vaccine Dilemma

With the impending release of Covid-19 vaccinations, there is much debate among the aviation industry and what requirements should be mandated when it comes to international travel.  Airports Council International (ACI), a non-profit organization that represents the worlds airports, has joined many airlines in calling for a choice between testing or vaccination, fearing a blanket […]

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Economic Outlook for Holidays

The number of coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country and many major cities and states begin to consider large scale lockdowns. Despite this, many goods are continuing to fill warehouses, along with shelves being restocked at many retailers in preparation for the 2020 holiday season. According to CNBC, “The National Retail Federation said […]

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Flocking to Invest

As many Americans turned to cyber deals instead of in-store Black Friday specials, California-based Flock Freight is looking to revolutionize how those packages make their way into homes. The trucking industry has revenues of over $700 billion annually and is expected to grow by 75% into 2026. The trend to revolutionize trucking was being pushed […]

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Prepping for Turkey Day

It is that time of year where the holidays are starting to begin! Even with restrictions and guidelines that COVID – 19 brought with 2020, many markets and businesses are closed for Thanksgiving, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to meet consumer needs. Let’s look at some of this year’s statistics.

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Update: COVID-19 Restrictions

The latest update on COVID-19 cases shows a trend of cases increasing in all states except for six. Question is, what are these states doing differently? Restrictions are rapidly changing by the day in many states and major cities, however that’s not the case in all states. Some states have not made any new restrictions […]

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From Bad to Worse in Venezuela

The oil industry of Venezuela has had a tumultuous year under sanctions from the United States, poor refining network, supply shortages as well as ongoing political and social challenges. The situation has gone from bad to worse for the once dominant member of OPEC. According to two workers at state owned oil company Petroleos de […]

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