As of this writing, the COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) pandemic has ground much of the U.S.-and global-economy to a halt. Several states have issued full lock-down orders, causing most businesses to close except those deemed as essential services, such as healthcare facilities, grocery stores, pharmacies, and transportation companies. Many restaurants are still open but only for take-out or delivery. And last week, most automakers announced plant shutdowns for the f...

Where do you want to take your business this year? In what areas do you want to improve in your personal and professional life? Whether you're a driver, owner-operator, or fleet owner, you have specific things in mind you'd love to achieve in 2020. The question is: Will you follow through? After all, most of us abandon our New Year's resolutions by February. So, how can you defy the odds and maintain the discipline you need to keep working toward your goals throughout the nex...

It may surprise some people to find out that Corona is a product of German immigrants. Yep, that "Mexican" beer is German, sort of....

We had an airline fitting break because it was in a bad area so we fixed and repositioned it....

A common misconception, especially among newbie expedite owner-operators, is that it's the carrier's job to market them effectively and keep them busy. These owner-operators see themselves strictly as drivers, not salespeople or marketers. So, they don't consider the image they project to customers. But when freight begins to slow, these owner-operators don't understand why they're sitting while other trucks seem to be moving and getting good loads. They point the finger at t...

We get asked a lot how to get into expediting and be able to get into a truck like ours....

Coming Soon! The latest in fuel efficiency by Dave Schaller....

Will battery-electric vans take the expedited trucking world by storm any time soon? Perhaps not in the near term-say, the next three to five years or so. After all, the current vehicle range (between charges) in most of today's electric van models is about 150 miles, which is still too short for most expedite applications. But as battery technology continues to advance, offering longer range capabilities at lower costs, we could start seeing the economic advantage tilt towar...

We wanted a better solution for mounting our fire extinguisher in the cab of the truck. Jason came up with a way to make a custom bracket that turned out perfect....

The expedited trucking business can be lucrative for owner-operators. But it takes a lot of hard work, discipline, and knowledge of the business to succeed for the long haul as a truck owner. How can you tell if you're ready for truck ownership before you take the plunge? Use the 3 "M's" as your guide. #1. MissionWhy do you want to purchase a truck for expediting? Is it because you've driven for a fleet owner for a while, learned the business, gotten advice from successful ow...