RDS Capacity Solutions

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

Happy Women's History Month! This month, we celebrate and honor all of the women around the world for their bravery, strength, intelligence, resilience, and sacrifices throughout history and today. #RDSCapacitySolutions #InternationalWomensDay #Logistics

Happy Friday! Here is this week's fun fact. - In 2023, electronics will dominate as the leading commodity transported by value. Approximately 1,860,933 million dollars (adjusted to 2017) worth of electronics were moved, with the majority being transported via trucks, multimodal methods, and air freight. - It is not that much of a surprise right? These include household appliances like vacuums, blenders, dishwashers, laundry machines, and etcetera. #RDSCapacitySolutions #FreightFridayFunFact #Transportation #Logistics #Trucking #Electronics

Happy Friday! Here is this week's fun fact. - North Dakota has the highest export-to-import ratio at 2.56, indicating it exports over twice the value of imports. Despite its small population, the state is a major oil producer, primarily using pipelines and rail for transportation. - Do you know your state's export to import ratio? #RDSCapacitySolutions #FreightFridayFunFact #Transportation #Logistics #Trucking #NorthDakota?