There are plenty of different ways to ship your products from one location to another. This makes deciding which is right for you a difficult decision. In order to help alleviate the stress of choosing we are going to explain exactly what LTL, or less than load shipping is and how it can benefit your…
When it comes to third-party logistics companies, there are two main types, asset based and non-asset based. When choosing a transportation and logistics partner that’ll best serve your individual needs, it’s important to understand exactly what this means and how it impacts you. Asset Based Companies These companies are third-party logistic companies that…
The manufacturing sector is a vital part of our nation’s economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), manufacturing has grown a great deal over the past couple decades, enabling businesses to become more “lean” and globally competitive. In fact, the sector contributed over $2.17 trillion to the economy in 2015 alone, accounting for…
Simply put, the highway system is vital to the success of our nation’s economy. As a third party logistics provider based in the Kansas City metropolitan area, we truly understand and appreciate the vast network of highways that traverse the nation. The new president was quick to declare that repairing and modernizing our roads, bridges,…
Over the summer, Thinking Bigger Business Media Inc. interviewed the management team at SmartWay Transportation, a third party transportation logistics company, to learn more about the growth in their Overland Park, Kansas office. James Hart, managing editor at Thinking Bigger, was curious to learn how a group of four high school friends grew their business…
SmartWay Transportation, a third-party transportation and logistics company based in Leawood, Kansas was featured in the Kansas City Business Journal. The Business Journal interviewed the company’s leaders, consisting of Chris Rice, Ben Bolan, Chad Jegan and Justin Boehm, about their growth and new social media and digital advertising recruitment efforts to facilitate their continued growth.…