If you missed Expedite Expo 2021 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, you missed some valuable educational opportunities. But have no fear. We have you covered at ExpeditersOnline.com. Here are five key takeaways from some of those workshops to help you grow in your career and business in expediting. What makes expediting different from over-the-road trucking?Frank Rebelo, partner, Hyfield Trucking "Expediting is not straight trucking where you're a W-2 employee and can't refuse loads, and...

Too many people want someone else to blame for their own problems. If you want to take a job that will pay very well, then you should be ready to deserve it....

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If you were to boil down what it takes to succeed in the expedited trucking business into a few points, what would those "keys to success" be? Jerry Hayes, an industry veteran and the publisher of National Truckin' Magazine, shared his advice in his general session titled "Practical Solutions to Improve Your Business" at Expedite Expo 2021 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in July. He highlighted these five keys to success. 1. Set goals that pus...

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As the U.S. economy transitions to a post-pandemic footing, what does this mean for expedited trucking? What does the prospect of the PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act mean for the industry? What is the current state of the expedite market? And what can we expect in the coming months and years? I recently spoke with John Elliott, chief executive officer for Load One LLC, to get his outlook. EO: How would you describe the current expedited freight market? John Elliott...

In a recent EO piece, "The State of Fuel Prices: What Expediters Should Know," I wrote about some of the key trends that are driving up fuel prices. And, in that article, I mentioned how, for expediters, "higher prices at the pump mean lower profit in your pocket." But then I received an email from long-time expedite owner-operator, Linda Caffee, who kindly corrected me. She said that higher fuel prices actually "make us more money." So, I called her to dig deeper into what s...

EXPO IS THIS WEEK! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Register Now - It's Free! The Expedite Expo '21 is shaping up to be the first in-person trucking event since the COVID lockdowns began last March. The show's presenting sponsor will be Expediter Services. Hundreds of drivers, owner-operators, and fleet owners from across North America will descend upon Fort Wayne, Ind., to meet new people, learn from successful expedite professionals, and open doors to new business opportunities. So w...

Ever take that good paying load only to find out later that you were underpaid? Most of us who have been in business for a while as an owner operator have run into this a once or thrice. How did you handle the situation?...

You're looking to become an expedite owner-operator to be your own boss, set your own schedule and gain control over your financial future. But the reality is that ownership is not for everyone. As an owner, you're taking on more responsibility - and risk. And if you're not prepared, you could be setting yourself up for failure before you even get started. So, what can you do to prepare for ownership and put yourself in the best position to succeed? Use this Pre Owner-Operato...