We recently asked our Vice President, Vickie Kopf, to share her thoughts on leadership and what it means to her and the Kopf family. Vickie is a true asset to us, and we are blessed to have her. The Four "C's" of Leadership Courage, Character, Competence and...
Consumers around the world are losing orders every single day. Packages are being lost during processing, shipment, all en route to their final destination: you. The logistics market has been looking for ways to make tracking packages easier for the consumer and it may have...
On March 10, Kopf Logistics Group’s very own Tasha Charlwood bravely took the BIG PLUNGE into a frozen lake to raise money for Cancer Resources for Elkhart County! The event took place at Re-Pete’s Simonton Lake Tavern. The non-for-profit group raises money to help individuals...
President Trump’s administration has been controversial since he swore into office on January 20th, 2017. Throughout the last year, the president has been working to bring his “Make America Great Again” mantra to life, recently including a new infrastructure proposal called “Building a Stronger America.” What...
When you make the call, just remember…nobody likes cold calling! Everyone gets nervous. Take a deep breath before you dial and plan what you’re going to say. Research, research, research! Do your research on the specific customer you’re seeking. Before you call or email, look...
Since their start in 2003, the last 15 years have been huge for Tesla. The American electric-automobile manufacturer has been dedicated to innovation and clean energy generation. One of their newest innovations: the Tesla Semi, which was unveiled alongside the new Tesla Roadster amid pomp...
Back in December, the congressional electronic logging device (ELD) mandate was put in place as part of MAP-21 to create a safer work environment for drivers. This new mandate recognizes ELD’s capabilities for easier and faster tracking, management and sharing of records regarding time drivers...
Amazon is one of the world’s largest online retailers and has been a household name for decades. While we, as consumers, generally just think about Amazon for ordering any kind of item, whether it be in regular quantity or even in bulk, its logistics plan...
When bad weather strikes, trucking companies still have an important job to do. During the winter season of 2017-18, parts of the United States are experiencing colder and wetter temperatures, impacting how you get the job done. Whether it’s fog, rain, wind or snow, weather has...
Loading docks account for 25% of all reported warehouse injuries, and considering that for every accident there are hundreds of near misses, it’s safe to say that loading docks are notoriously unsafe. Thankfully, many accidents are preventable with proper safety practices in place. As shipping volumes...