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A few months back, I was on the bus coming to work when I passed a car dealership that advertised on their sign the following: “Wife Insurance: Buy Her a Convertible” Some may think this is clever advertisement, but it saddened me. I thought, “Is this what the world has come to? Is this what marriage is all about? Is it about … Read More

HG Logistics LLC would like to express our sincere appreciation to Droopy Dog Trucking by awarding them “Owner Operator of the Month.” In the month of August, Droopy Dog managed to achieve 100% on time delivery for HG Logistics LLC. HG Logistics LLC can count on Droopy Dog’s dependable service and commitment to deliver promptly and safely. It is owner operators like … Read More

At HG Logistics LLC, a freight transportation broker and third party logistics company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, it is our goal to achieve the highest standard of customer service through the efforts of teamwork and collaboration between employees, drivers, and carriers. Teamwork is what drives us daily, monthly, and throughout the years. However, about this time each year, our push for … Read More

  Around 10p.m. on Monday night the old Hopple Street Bridge in Cincinnati, OH collapsed onto I-75 while undergoing preparation for demolition scheduled for later that night. The collapse killed one construction worker, injured one truck driver, and shut down the interstate for approximately 24 hours. Experts believe that the demolition process is what triggered the overpass collapse. The collapse of … Read More

On January 17, 2015 Nancy Sauers was awarded a 20 Year Service Award with Hill and Griffith and HG Logistics LLC. Nancy first started working with Hill and Griffith in January of 1995 as a part-time office clerk. Within one year of employment she worked her way to a full time receptionist and then a payroll specialist for the Human Resources … Read More

As many of you already know, Buffalo got hit with multiple snowstorms that left hundreds of drivers stranded this November. With up to 7 feet of snow, it was a situation that some studies suggest cost the U.S. economy more than $1 million an hour. The possibility of more snow storms this winter and winters to come leaves truckers and … Read More

With a recent plummet in gas prices late in 2014 to around $2 per gallon, diesel still remains to be around $3 or more in most markets. The winter season usually creates a bigger spread between gasoline prices and diesel prices because of a high demand for heating oil, as is evident this year with diesel being around $1 more. … Read More

On December 16, President Obama signed on new legislation that will change the safety guidelines enforced on big-rig drivers. The original law, enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, states that drivers must uphold a 34-hour “restart” (rest) period once every seven days. This rest period must include two consecutive nights between 1 am and 5 am. This change … Read More

In spirit of Giving Tuesday yesterday, HG Logistics has been reflecting on how we can make a positive impact on the Cincinnati community by giving back. Boys Hope Girls Hope is a non-profit organization founded with the hope of combining quality education and a nurturing home environment to help at-risk children. They provide educational opportunities and stability to stay motivated … Read More

In early September, the Hamilton County Police received an MRAP BAE Caiman 6×6 thanks to the shipping help of HG Logistics. A month later, fifteen SWAT team members went through an eight hour driver and mechanic certification class to learn to operate the vehicle. Shortly after, the MRAP headed to the Rumpke paint shop where it endured five days worth … Read More