FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS BLOG
Newest TSD Hall of Fame Inductee
We inducted a new member to our TSD Hall of Fame, Mr. Eddie Magness. His 24 years with TSD has been nothing short of remarkable. He goes above and beyond every day to take care of…
TSD Presents Their 2023 Employee and Drive of the Year Award
We held our quarterly board breakfast this morning and had the honor of presenting two different awards, to two very dedicated and hard working employees.Our Employee of the Year award for 2023 was presented to Mr.…
2023 Waterspring Ranch Annual Event
What an incredible time with the amazing kids from Waterspring Ranch in Texarkana, TX! This year's event with Watersprings Ranch took us to the Southwest Classic football game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Texas A&M Aggies,…
2023-1st Safety Awards of the Year
During our March 2023 monthly luncheon, we honored four different drivers for reaching their Million Miles! We had two reach their 1 Million Miles and two reach their 3 Million Miles! These four drivers along with…
TSD Presents Their 2022 Driver of the Year Award
TSD was proud to name Nelson "Pee-Wee" Quinney JR as our 2022 Driver of the Year Award winner! He was nominated by his fellow drivers and corporate employees. Nelson has been with TSD since 2015. He…
TSD Gifts Watersprings Ranch
TSD has been a faithful partner with Watersprings Ranch for more than thirteen years. The relationship has continued to develop and increase throughout this time. On February 9, 2023, TSD presented Watersprings Ranch with a check…
TSD Presents Their 2022 Employee of the Year Award
Congratulations to Shalawn Spear, TSD's Maintenance Director, for being nominated by her fellow employees as the 2022 Employee of the Year. She joined the TSD family in September of 2018. Here are some of the things…
TSD Presents Their 2022 Safety Awards
In the year of 2022, TSD was able to honor not one but SIX of our drivers with an award for reaching their Million, 2 Million, and even 3 Million Miles of Safe Driving. We had…
TSD Presents Their 2021 Safety Awards
In the year of 2021, TSD was honored to be able to present an award to FOUR of our drivers for reaching their Million Miles of Safe Driving. We had three reach their 1 Million Miles…
TSD Announces 2021 Employee of the Year
Congratulations to our Office of the Year employee-Gina Leeper. This award is voted on by their fellow employees. She was nominated by multiple employees. Gina Leeper has been with TSD since July of 2015. She is…
Ryan Berry – CEO to Speak at Carbon Black World 2021
“Carbon Black World is the only event dedicated exclusively to carbon black. Now in its 15th biennial year, this event attracts an international delegation of producers, end-users, and equipment solution providers from across the tire, rubber,…
TSD Presents Safety Awards to Drivers
On March 4, 2021 TSD presented awards to four drivers for driving at least 1 Million Miles incident and accident free. Congratulations to all of our Million Mile recipients. Eric Morgan has been with TSD for…
TSD Announces 2020 Employees of the Year
Congratulations to our Office of the Year Employee-Eddie Magness and our Driver of the Year-Ron Elizondo. These awards are voted on by their fellow employees. These 2 were nominated by multiple employees. Eddie Magness has been…
TSD celebrates first driver to reach 3 million safe miles
Since 1996 Ronald Elizondo has been behind the wheel of a TSD truck, delivering raw materials to most every tire manufacturing plant in the US. While twenty-four years with the same trucking company is certainly rare, it's not Ron's…
TSD Logistics’ Community Involvement
Here at TSD we feel strongly about our commitment to giving back to our community. Our CEO, Ryan Berry, recently participated in our local Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council's annual Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament…
TSD Logistics Attends the 2018 International Elastomer Conference
Ryan Berry, CEO, Terry Moore, VP of Operations and Patrick Duke, SR Account Manager are representing TSD Logistics at the 2018 International Elastomer Conference in Louisville, KY this week.
TSD Logistics Featured in “In Focus Magazine”
In Focus Magazine recently published an article featuring TSD Logistics. The article highlights our focus on people and relationships as a key to our stability and success. Thank you for playing such a crucial role in our…
Is Your Lowest Bid Really the Cheapest Option?
Shopping for the lowest price seems like a no-brainer in any buying situation. But, how can seeking lower prices in the short term negatively impact your bottom line in the long term? We're talking about truckload and…
What Carriers Must Do to Be Poised for Success in 2017
Trucking companies will see higher rates in 2017. This may look good on the surface, but the challenges of balancing capacity against demand will likely become even steeper and more difficult to navigate. These tips will help…
What Shippers Must Do to Get the Best Rates in 2017
The forecast for 2017 is that truckload shipping rates will rise. What can shippers do to insulate themselves from such increases? The best tactic is to hope for the best but plan for the worst, and that means…
2017 Shipping Rates Expected to Rise
Let's take a look at projections for truckload shipping rates in 2017 and discuss some of the factors driving the changes. Overall projection for truckload in 2017: Most indicators suggest shipping rates will rise. Uncertainty about…
Election 2016 and Your Supply Chain
It’s been a long election cycle, and everyone is ready to put Election Day in the rear-view mirror. The market is particularly concerned about how the next President of the United States might impact trade and…
5 Ways Shippers Get Low Cost & High Service
The modern marketplace hasn’t been kind to shippers. According to The 24th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation, transportation has been steadily increasing as a percent of sales since 2014, and the result has been enormous pressure to…
3 Things US Shippers Need to Know About the Expanded Panama Canal
The Panama Canal expansion is impacting supply chains from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, and it’s poised to impact even companies not directly involved in the ports. Here’s everything you need to know. …
Four Indicators it’s Time to Fire Your Carrier
Outsourcing is on the rise in logistics: 73% of shippers indicate they are increasing the use of outsourced logistics services, according to a Korn Ferry survey, with 60% of users outsourcing transportation specifically. And customers (shippers)…
Why Top Transportation Companies Don’t Own Trucks
Should a shipper care if their transportation company owns their own trucks? Or should the sole focus be on whether they move your freight efficiently and effectively? Transportation and logistics is a $1.45 trillion industry and…
