Two transportation items recently caught our attention, and they seem to be at odds with one another. At the very least, when put together, they’re pretty odd.

We’re reaching out to our carriers. We campaign to be as prepared as possible so that everyone has opportunity—to work, to schedule in advance, and to contribute to any recovery efforts in a smart and strategic way.

The burden (and the necessity) often falls to the states to find a workaround to fixing bridges and potholes and other infrastructure essentials. In many instances, funding levels can swing dramatically between counties.

Some states and counties impose "truck speed limits" that are typically lower than other passenger vehicles. The idea here is simple: a truck requires more time to speed up and turn and slow down. Slower is safer.

Breaking Boom and Bust Cycles. We write often about the great state of Texas in this space, and for good reasons. First of all, NATCO is headquartered in Arlington (nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth). We’re here for the great […]

It’s Not 3 Partying Llamas. When you receive a package via UPS (and here at the cusp of Christmas, we hope you and yours receive many), you’re seeing an example of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services in action. For example: someone […]

Or: Getting Out of Town. “They paved paradise And put up a parking lot.” —  Joni Mitchell At NATCO, transportation logistics are always front and center on our minds. Those thoughts begin early enough on any given day. As we […]