Can you remember back to your school days and how excited you would be when the teacher announced your class was going on a field trip? Ahh! Finally a day away from the classroom, a day away from having to sit and listen to the teacher lecture, a day away from doing assignments. You would not care where you were … Read More
Take a Moment and Laugh
I look at this picture of my two month old granddaughter every day to remind myself to take time to laugh. I will admit that I am the serious type that can easily get wrapped up in my work. At the same time, I realize that this “all work, no play” attitude is not always beneficial for me or for … Read More
No Task is Too Small
At HG Logistics LLC, a third party logistics company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, you never know what you will be asked to do. A few weeks ago our manager asked all employees to do two things: First, he wanted us to list on an average work day our job duties from the time we arrive until the time we leave. Secondly, … Read More
Can Captain America Save Us From Our Mistakes?
One of my responsibilities here at HG Logistics LLC, a transportation freight broker and third party logistics company servicing the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is to write a weekly blog. Some weeks I have difficulty coming up with a topic or at least a topic I feel comfortable writing about. However, this week I had no problem thanks to … Read More
HG Logistics’ Company Picnic
HG Logistics LLC, a transportation freight broker servicing the United States, Canada, and Mexico, celebrated the 4th of July with its second annual company picnic held on July 3, 2010. The day’s festivities included plenty of food, swimming, fishing, cornhole, and a wiffle ball game. The night ended with a fire works display. Company picnics are not only fun, but … Read More
Celebrate the 4th by Thanking a Soldier
I ride the bus almost every morning to work. Therefore, before I ever arrive at HG Logistics LLC, a third party logistics company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, I cross paths with some interesting people. My journey to work begins with a mile walk to the bus stop, and on that walk, I take whatever shortcuts I can find. One of those shortcuts … Read More
David Greek Sr. Will be Missed
Death is always a topic we try to avoid and one I do not particularly care to blog about. Death makes us uncomfortable because it is painful and frightening. However, death is something we all have to face at some point in our lives, and at HG Logistics LLC our hearts are tender this week as we deal with the … Read More
Did Your Favorite Reality Contestant Win?
This week many of the reality T.V. shows aired their season finales. Did your favorites win? At HG Logistics some of us are disappointed because our hometown contestant, Chad Ocho Cinco, was eliminated last week from Dancing With the Stars. Chad was the only contestant in the semi-finals that had no dance experience at all. He had made great strides throughout the entire season and … Read More
Oversized/Heavy Haul Road Etiquette
Summer is quickly approaching, and everyone soon will be hitting the road heading towards their favorite vacation spot. I can feel the excitement already as people anticipate plans for some rest and relaxation this summer. However, as you route your course, perhaps, you should also allow extra time in your agenda for some unexpected delays. With Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan … Read More
America’s Favorite Pastime
In the Midwest, the winter freeze has thawed and the spring showers are slowly moving out, and this opens the way for all outdoor activities to begin. One of my co-workers at HG Logistics LLC, a 3PL logistics company located in the home town of the Cincinnati Reds, is already ahead of the game. Duke Heller lives and breathes baseball. Daily … Read More