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Kingsgate’s weekly blog for industry updates, human interest topics and all things Kingsgate.

MEET MELISSA – KINGSGATE’S TRAINING SPECIALIST

July 16, 2018

At Kingsgate Logistics, we believe training and ongoing mentorship are vital to success. We strive to empower our team to take on the tough tasks of the logistics industry, so we encourage employees to seek opportunities for professional and personal development. I’d like to introduce you to our new Sales Trainer, Melissa Wilburn....

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OUR TAKE ON THE DRIVER SHORTAGE

July 09, 2018

In an economy where around 71% of our nation’s freight is moved by trucks, a driver shortage is a significant problem with far reaching effects. (American Trucking...

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WHY JOIN THE KINGSGATE FAMILY?

July 02, 2018

Throughout Kingsgate’s recent growth, the ownership team and myself have asked ourselves: “Why Kingsgate?” We needed to be able to understand why people like working...

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FIVE NETWORKING TIPS

June 25, 2018

It is impossible to overstate the importance of networking. In an increasingly competitive market, one of the most effective ways to get ahead is to build a meaningful...

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A TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDER AND DAD: TOM BECKHAM

June 18, 2018

With my recent blog in honor of Mother’s Day and our founder/ mom, Merry Beckham, and with yesterday being Father’s day I wanted to continue this new tradition and honor...

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TODAY STARTS THE CVSA ROADCHECK INSPECTION BLITZ

June 04, 2018

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) roadcheck inspection kicks off today, June 5th– the 7th. The Roadchecks will focus on hours of service compliance. The...

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BEHIND KINGSGATE’S BENEFITS: WHY OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS A STAPLE OF OUR LEGACY

May 21, 2018

There are things in life you can prepare for and things you can’t. Health problems are some of the things you can’t always prepare for… as much as you might try. You...

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A TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDER AND MOM: MERRY BECKHAM

May 14, 2018

Yesterday, May 13th, was Mother’s Day and the Beckham/ Barnett family spent the day with our mom, Merry. We all gathered for a Sunday brunch and then went to get our...

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RESPECT THE ROOM: THE MEANING BEHIND THE PHRASE

May 07, 2018

Around three weeks ago Kingsgate welcomed our new Sales Manager, Doug Fuller, into the Kingsgate Family. Doug jumped right into his role at Kingsgate tightening up our...

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KINGSGATE GIVES BACK: A WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

April 30, 2018

Here at Kingsgate, we have a strong history of community involvement. It was woven into our culture by Tom and Merry Beckham, our founders and my parents. Now, my...

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10 WAYS TO GET OUT OF A MENTAL RUT

April 23, 2018

Have you ever started a day, week, month, etc. and just don’t know where to start? You’ve got a lot on your plate, more keeps getting added and yet every time you get...

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