HG Logistics is doing the impossible once again. This upcoming Friday, August 29th, Hamilton County will be receiving an MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected) armored vehicle to the Hamilton County SWAT. HG has donated all of the transportation costs necessary and has made arrangements for the vehicle to make the 1,565 mile trek from Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas to … Read More
We Haul It All
Here at HG Logistics LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio, we haul everything–from trains to cranes to surfboards. This morning, after seeing a surfboard delivered to our warehouse, I began to think.. Can surfing be a metaphor for a business? Surfing is incredibly difficult and like a business, takes a lot of patience and perseverance. Like a business, it requires a great amount … Read More
Tropicana Awards HG Logistics LLC
HG Logistics LLC was established in September 2006. At first, there was just our general manager, who did all the sales, truck contracting, and dispatching. In addition, there was I and Shirley, who is now retired, managing the office duties–billing, payables, receivables, order entry, filing, etc. Now, seven and a half years later, we have 12 full-time employees, 2 part-time, and 2 outside sales … Read More
HG Logistics LLC has been a member of the TIA since 2006. As a member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, we pledge: To conduct business professionally, with truth, fairness, and responsibility to all customers, suppliers, associations, and TIA. To promote and actively participate in continuous improvement in both competence and knowledge within the third party transportation services profession. To subscribe to … Read More
Question for the New Year: Chopped Liver or Steak?
My three year old granddaughter is the inspiration for a lot of my writing. I like to record her statements so I can reflect back on them in the years to come. Sometimes I even choose my blog as a place to document them, which is exactly what I am doing today. A few weekends ago, she spent the night … Read More
HG Logistics LLC – Next Best Thing to the Woolly Worm
Recently, I learned something interesting. I learned, of all things, about the woolly worm. I had never heard of them, so call me stupid, naïve, or whatever, but up to this point in my life, I did not know they existed. My first woolly worm experience happened just a couple weeks ago as I crossed my church’s parking lot. My granddaughter actually spotted … Read More
HG Logistics LLC – Looking Good!
At work the other day, I received several compliments on how I was dressed. I had to take a second look since I don’t normally pay much attention to what I wear. After examining what I had on, I wish I could take credit for how I looked that day, but the truth of the matter is I owe a big thanks … Read More
“Service…It’s An Attitude”
I am the oddball in my family. My mom and three sisters all have a natural sense for style and decorating. But me?–I am clueless when it comes to fashion and home decor. I even hate to shop. I used to send my mother to buy my clothes just to avoid the shopping malls. Plus, I trusted her judgment on want … Read More
HG Logistics’ Staff is Expanding
essay writing Operations Coordinator Mike Profitt joined HG Logistics LLC in February 2013. He is overseeing operations, assisting with dispatching, and coordinating our bulk pneumatic shipments out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mike even drives for us occasionally when needed. Sales Associate Carol Wehage joined HG Logistics LLC in April 2013. In 2012, Carol retired from IBM after 33 years of service. Fortunately, she decided … Read More
The "Naked Truth" – A Good Business Practice
My three year old granddaughter said, “Mommy, I look kind of funny today because I don’t have any makeup on.” I think she picked this up from me. One day she saw me putting on my makeup and she asked why I was doing that. I told her I put makeup on because I look funny without it. I, like so … Read More