East Coast Transport, LLC, based in Paulsboro, NJ with offices in Arkansas and Florida, is proud to announce that John Latta has joined our team as Chief Operating Officer. John is a seasoned and trusted leader who consistently drives results. John is uniquely qualified, adding his 20+ years’ experience in transportation to drive strategic prioritization…
On Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, Daniel J. Latta Jr. passed away at the age of 51 in his home. Daniel’s family, friends, and co-workers at East Coast Transport LLC are devastated by his loss. East Coast Transport LLC has a plan in place to handle the transition of Daniel’s current workload and ensure that no…
The booming economy and lower mortgage rates have spawned a lot of new construction projects. Moving building supplies to construction sites can be quite challenging. There are many different types of trucks available for hauling equipment and supplies. Flatbed trucks are extremely versatile, allowing shippers to move building materials that are too large for standard…
The technology of weighing freight plays an important role in supply chain management. Advancements in freight technology help move commodities all over the world. Because technology is constantly evolving, transportation and logistics companies are continually challenged to meet consumer demands on price and quality. Weighing freight correctly ensures proper handling of items through the supply…
East Coast Transport proudly accepts the “Best in The Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Award” from the International Transport News. This award aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements made by companies, teams, and individuals in the industry which is the true backbone of a business. It is due to their tireless efforts and dedication…
There is no denying that technology is growing and improving at an exponential rate. Every day, we are introduced to new ideas and new mechanisms that make our day to day activities faster, smarter and more efficient. At times, it can be hard to imagine how digitized our homes, businesses and communities will be in…
Abstract: Dan Latta Jr. talks about logistics and trucking and how the industry has changed over the years. East Coast Transport, LLC has grown to a multi-million dollar company from nothing. In 1977, East Coast was founded on the key principles of honesty, integrity, partnership, and hard work. These foundational principles proved to be their…
East Coast Transport among first to seize opportunities from integrated freight matching platform Reston, Va. Dec. 20, 2017 — Trucker Tools, a leading driver smartphone app, load tracking and freight matching solutions provider, announces the integration of its Smart Capacity platform with PowerBroker®, an enterprise-wide freight brokerage management system from McLeod Software. Launched in September…
ECT, leading 3PL, Makes Alliance with Blockchain in Transport Alliance Both East Coast Transport and BiTA (www.bita.studio) believe blockchain is one of the most significant developments for the industry since the creation of the internet. By providing more clarity and standards around blockchain through education and promotion of the technology, BiTA intends to be the…
Every day, East Coast Transport helps companies ship large and valuable cargo across the country. As a third-party logistics company, we understand the importance of keeping the shipments sale and in-tact. Anything over $100,000 in value being shipped is considered of high value and needs to be insured. In this article, we would like to…
East Coast Transport, LLC, a mid-size third-party logistics provider, has selected the automated Load Track platform from Trucker Tools and plans to extend its use of the technology beyond real-time freight visibility. East Coast Transport (ECT), based in Paulsboro, N.J., serves some of the largest shippers in the United States. The company is celebrating its…
As we head into July this year, most consumers do not realize the measures food transport companies take to ensure the consumables maintain a safe temperature to ward off spoilage and contamination. In fact, it is one of the largest types of shipment. The CARG projects in three years (2020) the refrigerated food transport will…
Press Release: Transport News Magazine has announced the winners of the 2017 Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards. The publication named East Coast Transport LLC the 2017 Best Woman-Owned 3PL Management Company in the United States. For forty years ECT, a woman-owned minority business, has continuously upheld its values and principles, bringing success to the…
Last year 5,000 people in the United States died in a car accident resulting from drowsy driving. What does this have to do with the logistics industry? According to the National Sleep Association 60% of all drivers (including truck drivers), are sleepy and tired when driving. This is important to address because the Logistics…
Most of America will never see the world of human trafficking. Yet, those in the transportation industry are all too aware of this unspoken underworld. In fact, truck drivers are now the first line of defense against this silent epidemic. In 2009, Truckers Against Trafficking formed to educate the transportation industry on human trafficking, and call them to…
Butterball LLC, is pleased to announce East Coast Transport LLC as the 2016 Butterball National Carrier of the Year. The award was presented to East Coast Transport, LLC by Dan Bohlman, Sr. Manager Logistics Procurement for Butterball. “We review all of our carriers monthly through our carrier scorecard and then also look at the details of how well…
For forty years ECT, a woman-owned minority business, has continuously upheld its values and principles, bringing success to the company, its customers and their employees. As a 3PL (Third Party Logistics Company), East Coast Transport has proven that they have the ability to attract and retain the best people, provide flawlessly executed integrated solutions and…
Down to the last mile, East Coast Transport is managing loads effectively with MacroPoint: ECT strives to enable location tracking that provides real-time monitoring and event notifications. In the 3PL business, there is a disadvantage in needing to rely on having a direct telephone conversation with a carriers or drivers. Meeting pick up and delivery deadlines…
February 28, 2017 – Orlando, FL – East Coast Transport will be attending the Food Shippers of America (FSA) 2017 Conference, which is being held in Orlando, FL from March 5th – 7th. This annual conference is a recognized platform for education of and relationship-building within the supply chain industry. Food shippers, as well as…