Reflections on 2020
As we close out this year, we are reminded that 2020 has been difficult across all nations and societies. Here at Pace, we are taking a moment to observe that one of the lessons of this tumultuous year is the ever-repeating truth that we can’t always have the good without the bad. We should look […]
Pace Names Ashton Smith as Culture Warrior of the Month
Pace is proud to name another Culture Warrior, Ashton Smith! Ashton is an Analyst in the Safety and Compliance Department based out of Pace’s corporate office in Bessemer, Alabama, and she demonstrates Pace’s culture in all that she does. Ashton joined Pace in June 2020 as a Financial Analyst for the Finance Department. Prior to […]
Pace Launches B2C Deliveries
Accelerated Growth in B2C Final Mile Did you receive an e-commerce order delivered to your front door this week? Odds are, yes you did. As bigcommerce.com states, over 75% of shoppers worldwide make an online order at least once per month. The majority of those orders translate into B2C final mile deliveries. eMarketer indicates that U.S. e-commerce sales will likely reach […]
Pace Welcomes Anna Reyes, Human Resources Manager
Background The Pace Team welcomes Anna Reyes on board as Human Resources Manager! Anna joins us from Mercedes-Benz U.S. International where she began her professional career as an Organizational Development Specialist for over three years. In this capacity, she focused on initiatives such as diversity and inclusion; training and development; and managing CAReer, a global management development […]
Safety – It’s Always in Style
We hear about safety a lot these days, don’t we? Here at Pace, safety is always our #1 priority. It’s a 24/7 365 day-per-year consideration. We strive for a safe work experience for all of our employees and contractors every single day, and we have protocols in place to ensure it. When we discuss new relationships […]
“Peakiest” Holiday Season Ever?
Online Shopping Continues to Accelerate A recent survey conducted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic will not curtail the upcoming holiday season’s shopping spend. The survey results state that the holiday shopping trend toward buying online, already accelerated this year by the coronavirus pandemic, will continue upwards as […]
Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Freight?
Electric Power Gains Momentum Electric powered vehicles, long an alternative-fuel staple in the consumer market, have been much slower to gain acceptance in the commercial market. Several vehicle manufacturers, along with advocates in both the public and private sectors, are encouraging the adoption of electric freight vehicles for the logistics industry. While diesel will certainly […]
Understanding Unsafe Driving Behaviors to Improve Safety
Safety on the Road We know that safety is vital. It’s important not only to the integrity of our business and for the well-being of our carriers, customers, and communities, but also for the health of your business, too. Safety – more specifically, preventable driving behaviors – can have a significant positive impact on reducing the […]
The Rising Demand for Customized Final Mile Services in B2C
B2C Deliveries Are on the Rise The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resultant lockdowns and quarantines ordered this year by state and local municipalities in various forms, has not only changed how consumers order and take possession of their goods, but has also greatly reshaped the landscape regarding how these goods are delivered. Long-haul freight and business-to-business (B2B) […]
Pace Names Joseph Barnett as Culture Warrior of the Month
Pace is proud to name another Culture Warrior of the Month, Joseph Barnett! Joseph is one of the Logistics Supervisors in our Hammond, Louisiana location, and he demonstrates Pace’s culture in all that he does. Do the Right Thing Joseph was nominated for his response to Hurricane Laura that recently effected many parts of Louisiana. […]