LOGISTICS SERVICES CARRIERS RESOURCES CAREERS ABOUT CONTACT HEROES OF THE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY: FREDERICK MCKINLEY JONES Photo: United States Department of Agriculture We at RTS arrange for the transportation of many goods every single day, and among those goods are often items that require refrigeration. Thankfully, with the correct equipment and plenty of diligence, we’re able to make sure that these goods are kept at the right temperature throughout their journey—no matter how many miles they have to go. But where did that equipment [...] HOW RTS LINES KEEPS THEIR TRUCKS WINTER-WEATHER-READY ALL SEASON When the weather gets colder, most people—with perhaps the exception of rebellious teens who think coats are lame—bundle up for winter temperatures. And, like us, our trucks also need specific winter protection. Thanks to Becky, our Fleet Operations Manager for RTS Lines, we were able to learn exactly how our trucks are readied for winter weather. First, each driver is asked to check the coolant system. It’s important to ensure [...] TWO BRIDGE CLOSURES IN CINCINNATI COULD IMPACT LOGISTICS IN THE COMING DAYS Due to an accident between two semis on Wednesday morning, the Brent Spence Bridge connecting downtown Cincinnati with Covington, Kentucky is closed in both directions. As Cameron Knight, Jeanne Houck, and Madeline Mitchell of The Cincinnati Enquirer explained, the accident, in which a truck carrying potassium hydroxide collided with a jackknifed truck, caused a fire that lasted for two hours and burned as hot as 1,500 degrees. The fire resulted [...] HOW SHIPPERS CAN PREPARE FOR FALL AND THE PSL (PEAK SEASON OF LOGISTICS) The start of fall always makes us think of the PSL, and in this case, unlike most people out there, we’re not talking about a certain creamy coffee beverage. We’re talking about the peak season of logistics, which comes to us each year in conjunction with colorful leaves and sweatshirt weather. As fall approaches, we’re hit with the realization that Thanksgiving and Christmas are not all that far away. In [...] RTS ANNOUNCES NEW WEB-BASED PORTAL, RTMS CINCINNATI, OH, July 20th, 2020— Reliable Transportation Solutions (RTS), a 3PL based in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently launched a fully web-based version of rtMs, their proprietary supply chain management software. RTS, unique in the industry for having their own software development team, has long been focused on finding innovative technological solutions for both their customers and carriers. The portal, which functions on all devices, enables customers to view the status of [...] RTS PREPARES FOR COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) IMPACT In the logistics industry, we are accustomed to navigating changes in the market due to weather and other conditions. In any situation, we always make safety the top priority for our customers, carriers, and employees. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is no exception to this. In response to the growing concern regarding the virus, we have already enacted measures to mitigate supply chain disruptions and to ensure that all individuals involved in the [...] RTS LINES RENEWS SMARTWAY® TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. EPA CINCINNATI, OH, February 13, 2020– RTS Lines, sister company to the local third-party logistics company Reliable Transportation Solutions (RTS), recently renewed their SmartWay Transport Partnership with U.S. EPA for the third year in a row. The collaboration with EPA reflects RTS Lines’ commitment to continued environmental sustainability. RTS Lines joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership in 2018 with the environment in mind. Now, the renewal comes just after the company purchased [...] HOW CAN I MAKE SURE MY LOAD IS ON TRACK? How many times in your life have you wished you could be in two places at once? We’re willing to bet one of those times was when your shipment didn’t go as planned and you wished you could be there in person to resolve the issue. While we don’t have the secret to being in two places at once, we do utilize several effective third-party tracking solutions to make you [...] HOW YOU CAN DECREASE DETENTION TIME What is detention? Detention is when a carrier is detained—hence the name “detention”—at a shipper’s or receiver’s while they are waiting to be loaded or unloaded. After a certain amount of time (usually after two hours), the carrier will request a detention fee for the delay. So obviously, it’s something you want to avoid in order to save money. How can you minimize the amount of detention in your supply [...] THE PROCESS OF FILING A FREIGHT CLAIM It’s everyone in the industry’s nightmare: the back of the truck opens, and product is squashed, tipped, or short. And yet, it’s a nightmare that can’t always be prevented (unlike those dreams you have of falling off the side of a cliff. Just don’t walk that close to the edge in real life). Freight damage happens, and when it does, you need to be prepared. You need to know how [...] CATEGORIES Blog Careers Blog Internships Press Releases Carriers Blog Videos Shippers Blog Press Releases Toll Free: 877.787.2701 | Local: 937.378.2700 | Email: Info@RelyOnRTS.com © Copyright 2006-2021 Reliable Transportation Solutions, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Sitemap Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube