As we wrap up the year, we’re celebrating the achievements of Team DCA members. This holiday edition features highlights from across Team DCA, with special spotlights on Holman Logistics, States Logistics, Palmer Logistics, and a special feature from ALAN. Read more about these achievements in our newsletter.

Team DCA extends a sincere thank you to Robert O. Martichenko, ALAN Board Chair and Chair at TrailPath Workplace Solutions, for leading last week’s Non Profit Logistics Forum. His session on improving employee environments and navigating burnout offered several timely takeaways for nonprofit and volunteer-driven teams.   Key insights included: – Burnout is often rooted in feeling overwhelmed and lacking control – personalized plans matter.…

Palmer Logistics was honored to participate in our newest customer Hoimyung Texas’s grand opening for their new EV battery plant in Beaumont. We wish them much success in the future. The drone flying colors during the National Anthems created a very cool effect and made the celebration even more memorable. Team DCA congratulates Palmer Logistics and Hoimyung Texas on this exciting beginning. Read more here!

States Logistics put its best foot forward with a walking challenge. With camaraderie driving the effort, employees formed teams, logged steps daily, and celebrated every milestone which built healthy habits and genuine connections across departments. From June 16 through July 27, our colleagues committed to weekly goals increasing from 4,000 steps/day up to 12,000 steps/day. Friendly competition and tools like A Step Ahead kept enthusiasm…

Team DCA is proud to highlight Holman Logistics’ participation in Home Team Harvest, the major annual food drive run by Northwest Harvest in partnership with KING 5 Media Group and Safeway/Albertsons. The event fights hunger by collecting food and funds for families in need through drive-through drop-offs and in-store donations. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event, with the goal of raising funds…

PRISM Logistics, Team DCA’s 3PL in Northern California, grew its warehousing and distribution operations by digitizing manual scheduling and driver check-in. With Conduit’s modular platform, PRISM gained streamlined workflows, real-time visibility, and an improved experience for CSRs, drivers, and warehouse teams—scaling shipment volume without adding people or losing efficiency. Brett Mears, owner of Palmer Logistics, highlighted a "truly incredible and inspirational speech" by Chairwoman Meg…

At TEU Global, we’ve seen this season play out countless times, yet it still surprises people how fast it moves. The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving can make or break the quarter for many retailers. It’s not just another shipping season; it’s a real-world stress test for supply chains across the country. Read the full article here.

The FAA’s 10% reduction in flight capacity at 40 U.S. airports, effective 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., could disrupt air cargo as the holiday season nears. Major hubs for FedEx and UPS are grounding MD-11 planes after a deadly crash, affecting the transport of smaller, high-value items. Both companies are adjusting operations to minimize delays, but the cutbacks may still impact delivery times, particularly during…

Brett Mears, owner of Palmer Logistics, highlighted a "truly incredible and inspirational speech" by Chairwoman Meg Gluth and Tony Dungy.  See the full post on LinkedIn here.

PRISM Logistics, Team DCA’s 3PL in Northern California, grew its warehousing and distribution operations by digitizing manual scheduling and driver check-in. With Conduit’s modular platform, PRISM gained streamlined workflows, real-time visibility, and an improved experience for CSRs, drivers, and warehouse teams—scaling shipment volume without adding people or losing efficiency. Read the full article here.