High Cotton! Before the civil war, the phrase “high cotton” came to mean that the height and health of cotton plants were in direct correlation with a good crop and financial success. For the last several years, many company owners have experienced a drought. I have to admit that this year feels like a breath of fresh air. We are seeing higher rates and more opportunities to work. We are experiencing “high cotton.” The temptation could be to take our foot off the peda...

Thirty-four hours. It is a relatively short period of time, but then again, length of time seems to revolve around what you are doing. An hour at the dentist can drag on while an hour with family can seem to fly by. So thirty-four hours can be a long reset or a short time, depending on how you use that time....

It was a long day of driving and I just wanted to get a hot shower and some sleep. I pulled into this TA about 0200, not expecting to find a parking spot, but I decided to circle the lot once anyway. Just as I rounded the last corner of the last row, there it was… a lone spot in the corner of the back row. Perfect. I prefer parking in the back of the lot and it’s a corner, so only one truck on the driver’s side to be concerned about....

Successful expediters focus on profitability, maintenance, and long-term growth, recognizing that not every load is worth accepting....