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The RDS team had an incredible time celebrating 100 years of the Los Angeles Transportation Club. We were honored to support this milestone by contributing and joining in on the excitement of casino night. A big thank you to Los Angeles Transportation Club for hosting such a fantastic event—it was a pleasure to connect, celebrate, and be part of this special occasion. #RDScapacitysolutions #Logistics #LATC #Transportation #Supplychain #Freight #truckingindustry #100yearsofLATC

Happy Friday! Here is this week’s fun fact. In 2022, transportation contributed an estimated $1,747 billion to U.S. GDP. For-hire transportation accounted for $911.8 billion (3.5% of GDP), while in-house transportation services contribution services contributed $364.1 billion (1.4% of GDP) from various non-transportation industries. #RDSCapacitySolutions #FreightFridayFunFact #Logistics #Transportation #Trucking

Truckload capacity is balancing out, with rejection rates rising from 4.3% to 5.7%. Over 4,500 carriers have left the market, showing weaknesses. While rates aren’t rising yet, the market is sensitive to changes, with carriers focusing on profitable loads. #RDSCapacitySolutions #Logistics #Transportations #Trucking #Industryinsight https://lnkd.in/eD7svciq

Happy Friday! Here is this week’s fun fact. In 2020, the U.S. had 523 highway tunnels in 40 states and D.C., with 128 restricted for hazardous materials. Massachusetts had the most restrictions with 44 out of 45 tunnels having hazMat restrictions.- #RDSCapacitySolutions #FreightFridayFunFact #Logistics #Transportation #Trucking

February saw a strong rebound in freight volumes, but levels remain lower than last year. Shipping costs edged up, and truckload rates continued to climb. As we move forward, potential tariff changes and rising truck prices could shape market conditions. #RDSCapacitySolutions #Logistics #Transportations #Trucking #Industryinsight

Our leadership at RDS fosters a supportive environment where employees feel safe to voice their concerns, seek guidance, and share ideas. By promoting open communication, trust, and respect, we empower our team to grow, collaborate, and contribute to the company’s success with confidence. #RDSEmployee #RDSCapacitySolutions #CompanyCulture #Logistics #B2B #SupplyChain #Trucking #Transportation

Happy Friday! Here is this week’s fun fact. Seventy-two percent of the truck driver population is age 40 or older, while those between 20 to 30 years old account for only 9%.- What do you think is the reason behind this wide age gap in truck driver demographics? #RDSCapacitySolutions #FreightFridayFunFact #Transportation #Logistics #Trucking

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we honor and celebrate women and girls worldwide—their resilience, achievements, and invaluable contributions to our world. #RDSCapacitySolutions #InternationalWomensDay #Mimosa #Logistic

Happy Friday! Here is this week’s fun fact. In 2023, over 50% of goods were shipped within the border of thirty states, with Hawaii having the highest intrastate shipments, followed by Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. - It is common for states that are geographically isolated or relatively large to have higher intrastate shipments. #RDSCapacitySolutions #FreightFridayFunFact #Transportation #Logistics #Trucking #Hawaii

Our Accounting team won the coveted ‘Tike Award’ for the month of February.?This award symbolizes people that go above and beyond in their jobs, but they also enhance the culture through their dynamic personalities.?Rochelle, Tania, and Ramiro are a vital part of the RDS experience and our customers, carriers, and co-workers value their contributions on a daily basis. ?? #RDSCapacitySolutions #EmployeeSpotlight #EmployeeAppreciation #TikeAward