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The latest on transportation, logistics, technology and industry trends.
Taylor joined Armstrong in 2021, serving as the team's Marketing Coordinator. A native of North Carolina, she moved to Charlotte in 2018 after graduating from Appalachian State University with her bachelor’s in Communication Studies. She's a passionate writer, having curated a diverse range of blog posts, articles, press releases, feature stories, webpage copy, social media posts, and more.
Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Management | Shippers
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Taylor Borum
January 5th, 2023
Every shipper's goal is to make the most of their transportation spend while ensuring their products arrive at their customer's doorstep safely and on time. With the strategic ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers
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Taylor Borum
December 27th, 2022
You may have seenin the news recently that many major retailers are shortening their return windows and adding restocking fees ahead of the holiday season, particularly for online ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Safety | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers
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Taylor Borum
December 13th, 2022
With the traditional RFP season just around the corner, it’s time for shippers to begin evaluating transportation providers. It's enticing to automatically award your business to ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Freight Management | Freight Broker
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Taylor Borum
December 6th, 2022
As a freight broker responsible for cultivating your own book of business, it helps to understand which cities are the most logistics-friendly for shippers. Whether it's easy ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices
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Taylor Borum
November 22nd, 2022
At Armstrong, we find ways to work smarter, not harder. Our employees have traveled far and wide this year, from Iceland to Australia and crisscrossing the country for industry ...
Freight/Shipping Trends | Industry News | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Management | Shippers | News
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Taylor Borum
November 9th, 2022
Peak season is generally considered the most critical time of year for transportation professionals. It represents the busiest period – from late summer to mid-December – when the ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Freight Broker | Logistics Careers
By:
Taylor Borum
September 6th, 2022
At Armstrong, giving back to our community is a big part of our corporate values. Over 16 years, we have supported numerous different charitable organizations. In 2022, we decided ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Freight Broker | Logistics Careers
By:
Taylor Borum
August 23rd, 2022
With the Great Resignation in full swing, many people are looking to change not only their jobs but their career trajectory. The promise of greener pastures has workers ...
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