Rise of Intermodal Transportation in Kansas City Metro

The U.S. logistics and transportation industry spent roughly $1.48 trillion in 2015, which represented 8 percent of the total annual GDP. The industry consists of several different transportation methods including over the road, railway, air and sea. An area that’s seeing incredible growth, especially in Kansas City, is intermodal transportation. Intermodal shipping incorporates multiple modes…

Tips to Improve Your Supply Chain

One of the biggest questions companies ask us is how to optimize or make the most out of their supply chain and logistics management. Proper optimization can allow companies the tools and opportunities to success and grow their business to new levels. When it comes to maximizing your supply chain, there’s a lot to consider,…

Is LTL Shipping the Right Option for You?

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…

Kansas City-Based Logistics Firm Featured in Kansas City Business Journal & Ranked No. 18 on Fastest Growing Companies List

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.…