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By: Lauren Russell
June 9th, 2021

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand and manage emotions. It’s not just about expressing and controlling emotions but also about interpreting ...

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By: Monique Taylor
May 17th, 2021

Perhaps more than any year before it, 2020 put the spotlight on customer service. A global pandemic drove confusion, fear, and anxiety among consumers. While economies were ...

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Industry News | Agency Ownership | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Freight Broker

By: Brian Mann
May 13th, 2021

It’s turning out to be an interesting week in Charlotte, NC – home to Armstrong’s headquarters. The recent cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline is wreaking havoc at local ...

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By: Morgan Griffith
May 6th, 2021

Armstrong Transport Group, a leading non-asset-based logistics provider, proudly earned a #26 ranking on this year’s Transport Topics Top Brokerage Firm list. Based on gross ...

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By: Emily M. Chiarizia, Esq.
May 5th, 2021

Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! Armstrong couldn’t resist the opportunity to begin our post with a festive pun about freight claims, alongside our tips and tricks to avoid exposure ...

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By: Chuck Gay
April 29th, 2021

While port congestion is nothing new, 2021 has seen record-setting backlogs in the flow of incoming cargo to the United States. Typically the slowest month for shipping, March was ...

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By: Brad Loeb
April 21st, 2021

Check back in with us monthly to stay up to speed on freight market conditions. Our snapshots compile market data from public sources to help you stay informed. This edition looks ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Freight Broker

By: Christina Burgess
April 14th, 2021

There’s no denying that technology advancement and digital transformation are taking the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry by storm. Technology-driven freight ...

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