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Secure Your Supply Chain | Tive Tracking Devices

A staggering 59% of businesses cite security and loss prevention as a primary motive for adopting real-time visibility, yet many fail to upgrade their tracking systems. If your operations still rely on outdated tracking methods, your business is vulnerable to financial loss and reputational damage. This blog sheds light on the hidden threats plaguing supply chains and introduces solutions like RKC Logistics and Tive technologies, which ensure heightened security, visibility, and reliability for high-value shipments.

Trends Observed During Tariff Hikes

Tariffs have long played a pivotal role in shaping global trade. Over recent years, tariff hikes, such as the Trump Tariffs introduced between 2018, 2020 and 2025, have disrupted supply chains, forced businesses to rethink strategies, and set the stage for notable trends in logistics and manufacturing. For businesses navigating these shifts, understanding key patterns like reshoring, nearshoring, stockpiling strategies, capacity crunches, and the rise of technology adoption is crucial for staying competitive.

This blog will explore the critical trends observed during tariff hikes and how businesses are adapting to minimize disruption, optimize operations, and ensure supply chain resilience.

Understanding Tariffs and the Ripple Effect on Supply Chains

Global trade is a complex web of regulations, agreements, and dependencies. At the center of this web, tariffs serve as a significant lever governments use to shape trade dynamics. But what are tariffs, and how do they impact supply chains, logistics, and overall business operations? This guide will break it down, illustrating how tariffs ripple through industries and affect key logistics processes

English Speaking Rule for Truck Drivers

Old Law Now Being Enforced | English Speaking Rule for Truck Drivers The transportation and logistics industry is facing a significant regulatory change, with the new English Speaking Rule for Truck Drivers. A long-standing rule requiring commercial drivers to have sufficient English proficiency is now being enforced more strictly. On April 28, 2025, a New… Continue reading English Speaking Rule for Truck Drivers

Choosing A Logistics Partner | A 5-Star Review

When it comes to choosing a logistics partner, trust and reliability are paramount. That’s why we’re proud to share Kyle Kellogg’s glowing 5-star review of our freight services. Kyle has been a long-time client, and his feedback perfectly embodies everything we strive for at RKC Logistics. Whether you’re in need of supply chain logistics or… Continue reading Choosing A Logistics Partner | A 5-Star Review

LTL Freight Solutions for Manufacturers and Supply Chain Professionals

When it comes to shipping freight, efficiency and precision are vital. For manufacturers, logistics managers, and supply chain professionals, LTL freight solutions (less-than-truckload) present an ideal way to cut costs without compromising on service quality. Whether you’re shipping smaller loads or managing complex supply chains, using the right LTL freight provider can make all the… Continue reading LTL Freight Solutions for Manufacturers and Supply Chain Professionals

Managed Logistics and Short-Term Warehousing

When unexpected logistical challenges arise, having an adaptable and trusted partner like RKC Logistics, by your side can make the difference between operational disruption and seamless execution. Managed logistics, combined with short-term warehousing solutions, offers businesses the flexibility and reliability needed to handle complex supply chain demands. Recently one of our clients, a manufacturer faced… Continue reading Managed Logistics and Short-Term Warehousing