SPONSORSHIPS TURN STRANGERS TO SUPPORTERS
July 10, 2017
Anyone who knows me knows I'm a big sports fan, so when the opportunity arises to partner with local teams as a corporate sponsor, I have a hard time saying no. My friends might think I'm such a willing sponsor so I have another excuse to go to more games (which may be part of it). But in reality, partnering with a professional...
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FIREWORKS, FOOD, FAMILY & FREIGHT
July 03, 2017
The Fourth of July brings out the patriot in all of us– we fire up the barbecue, crack open a cold beer, while watching fireworks with family and friends. Don't get me...
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LEVERAGING TMS DATA
June 26, 2017
Over the past 30 years, the third-party logistics industry has changed vastly. However, nothing has changed quite as much as the need for data to be used strategically...
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STAYING PRODUCTIVE IN THE SUMMER
June 12, 2017
While summer doesn't officially begin until next week, most of us see the arrival of warm weather as the start of the season. Summer prompts afternoons playing golf,...
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KINGSGATE’S GROWING PAINS
May 30, 2017
If you frequently read our blog, you know Kingsgate is recruiting to help grow our business. This is completely new to our company, and we've had some hits and misses....
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BUCKEYE BBQ FEST 2017 – WHAT’S THERE & WHY YOU SHOULD GO
May 15, 2017
First, the basics to fill you in: The Rotary Club of West Chester/Liberty's Buckeye BBQ Fest is Friday, May 19th5:00 -11:00 pm and Saturday, May 20th12:00-11:00 pm at...
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NEW FDA FOOD REGULATIONS FOR LOGISTICS BROKERS
May 01, 2017
Last month, on April 6th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started enforcing new rules to implement an element of broker responsibility and further ensure...
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PROS & CONS OF A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS
April 17, 2017
We talk about our "Kingsgate Family" often; it is part of our culture and shapes how we run our business. The "Kingsgate Family" comes not only from being family-owned...
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BLOG TAKEOVER – THE VALUE OF AN INTERNSHIP
April 03, 2017
Hi! My name is Ashley Lewis and I am currently the marketing intern at Kingsgate. A little bit about myself: I am a senior at Miami University in the Farmer School of...
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FMCSA HOS RESTRICTIONS STAY SUSPENDED
March 20, 2017
This past week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) confirmed that the two requirements of the hours-of-service (HOS) rule that were suspended back...
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CARRIERS CARRYING OUR BUSINESS FURTHER
March 06, 2017
Relationships are vital to the success of third-party logistics. We often discuss the importance of taking care of our customers, but it is equally important to build...
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