ATLANTA, February 10, 2020 – Alabama Motor Express, a trucking and third-party logistics company, announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Powell Transport Solutions and its affiliates, a trucking asset firm specializing in refrigerated freight. The deal adds 35 refrigerated trailers to the AMX fleet, helping the company deliver against its goal to expand its service offerings to a wider customer base and become the most prominent freight company in the Southeast.

We live in a world of promises. In fact, we make promises to our customers multiple times every day. “Don’t worry, your freight will arrive. I promise.”

2018 was one of the most unpredictable, off-the-wall years in recent history for carriers and shippers. Within a perfect storm of new government regulations, tax incentives, natural disaster recovery and a booming construction sector, the trucking industry experienced tight and almost non-existent capacity for the first half of the year.

Over the past three decades, a wide range of professionals have helped ensure AMX customers receive their freight as promised. Recently, two of our employees shared their thoughts on the industry — and their place in it.

After 25 years in the transportation industry, I’ve learned that some things are simply out of our control. Sometimes, we have to trust our supply chain logistics partners. That can be a scary proposition, considering the many ever-changing dynamics in the freight shipping process. After all, the company’s bottom line is at stake… along with jobs, customer relationships, business partnerships and more if things don’t pan out.

We’ve all made the signature “arm pump” and directed it toward a truck driver in hopes that we get a burst from the air horn in return. It’s one of the first things we learned about truck drivers. But there’s so much more to discover about the millions of men and women who make our country move forward while carrying 80% of the products we use every day.

A lot has changed in the trucking industry since the record-setting levels of 2018. Freight markets are looser.¹ And more changes loom on the horizon. Fortunately, there’s a lot we can learn about recent developments to help you prepare for a successful 2020, including:

Hannah Cannington is the branch manager for the AMX office in Savannah, Georgia. A rising star in the supply chain industry, Hannah is excited about her new role and the direction of the company. She recently shared her thoughts about today’s 3PL climate, what she’s learned along the way — and what she looks for in the next generation of logistics leaders.

Did the truckload arrive on time?