Helping Logistics and Delivery Professionals Focus on Wellness, Health, and Safety
Pace recently had an informative and educational conversation with Dr. Mark Manera, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of OffShift, a business dedicated to improving the healthy habits of everyone employed in the logistics industry, with a special focus on driver health. Offshift works with transportation companies across the United States to help their employees […]
5 Tips to Improve Efficiency, Safety and Customer Satisfaction
1. Plan Efficient Routes 2. Prioritize Safety 3. Communicate Effectively 4. Handle Packages with Care 5. Provide Excellent Customer Service By implementing these tips, courier drivers can streamline operations, enhance safety, and deliver a superior experience to customers.
The Final Mile Delivery Market
Supply chain logistics involves the movement of goods from their origin or manufacturing point to the end-user, often requiring detailed planning, and specialized transportation and storage services along the way. An Overview of Final Mile Delivery Final Mile delivery, also known as Last Mile, refers to the end stage of the delivery process where goods […]
Just-in-Time versus Just-in-Case Inventory Management: Is it Time for a Shift?
Just-in-Time (JIT) is a system for managing inventory where goods or materials are obtained only when they are needed from suppliers in an effort to reduce the cost of holding inventory. Alternately, Just-in-Case (JIC) is an inventory management method where large inventories are held to prevent running out-of-stock. This method weighs the higher cost of […]
Solving Logistics Together
Solving Logistics Together is a Pace passion. As we celebrate our 25-year anniversary as a preferred Logistics Service Provider (LSP) and seasoned regional carrier, renewing and recalibrating that passion in today’s market is important. As valued carriers in our regional transportation network, independent delivery drivers and fleet owners collaborate with us in logistics planning and […]
Route Optimization Software – A Hidden Tool in Helping Logistics Go Green
A Supply Chain Under Stress What does route optimization software do, and is it a hidden tool in helping logistics businesses go green? The dramatic rise in gasoline and diesel prices is aggravating existing pressures in the supply chain. Riddled with driver shortages, chip shortages that hinder new vehicle manufacturing, congested ports, and labor pressures, […]
Scheduled Work or Gig Platforms?
Drivers, you’re in demand! In today’s market, you may be deciding how to grow your business as an independent contractor or owner-operator. Do you lean towards scheduled work or the gig economy? The great news is that you have a wide variety of options, facilitated by the growth of mobile platforms. You may already be running package delivery routes through a mobile gig platform like Amazon Flex. Or you may be looking to connect with other […]
Pace Celebrates Hispanic American Perspectives in Logistics
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month, and Americans are recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans and Latinos(as) to the culture, history, and achievements of our great country. This month-long celebration occurs every year from September 15th through October 15th and has been since congressional legislation was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Did you know there are over one million Hispanic commercial drivers […]
Meet Pace Culture Warrior of the Quarter Henry “Hank” Gierlach
A long-time love of travel Culture Warrior of the Quarter Hank Gierlach loves to travel. Good thing, too, because although Hank is currently working as a final mile driver and assisting in operations for Pace in Pensacola (representing our Mobile market), he previously performed flatbed runs in the Northeast for seven years and worked as an […]
Become a Preferred Carrier with Pace and Grow Your Business
Driving with Pace has its benefits From our dedicated and talented teams of operators in each market to our corporate structure of support, when you drive with Pace, we’re with you every mile. We contract with carriers who share our core values and are committed to excellence and customer service. We care about the drivers on the road who make Pace’s business successful. Pace offers preferred […]