Expedite freight has seemingly always been unapologetically classified as time sensitive material, which is certainly true from a purely logistical standpoint. However, to think of it in terms a lifelong long hauler might need to have it explained is a little more complicated than that. With this in mind, let’s get a grip on what it actually means to be an expediter! From the Driver’s Perspective Hurry up and wait. This phrase is perhaps the best way to describe the natur...

Using your downtime effectively is an important key to both managing and maximizing your ability to stay ready when that next load offer comes your way. Like most of us, it’s probably very easy to slip into old habits or routines that can be time-killing and counterproductive. So, here are some suggestions of what you can do with your time as you prepare for your next trip. Meal Prep In today’s society, especially in a greater health-conscious setting, more and more peopl...

Before deciding to join the ranks in the expedite world, I spent more than two decades in the household goods moving business. Since I started in that business and spent so many years in it, I still rely on the knowledge learned there to assist me in the world of expedite freight....

It is that time again. Time to make a list and check it twice… or thrice. Actually time to make two lists. Yep, it is time to plan for the next new truck purchase. Time to make a list of needs and a list of wants....

In today’s employment economy, it’s not completely unfounded that we all have experienced similar plights and pitfalls to what our nation’s drivers are frequently facing day-in and day-out. Driver treatment is something that we should all be more aware of, especially when you consider there are increasingly less drivers to pluck from the trucking pool. Driver Recruitment When launching into initial discussions with drivers or individual owner operators, it should never ...

Something you probably do not think about is lock maintenance on your truck.  Well years ago, Stephen did not think about it and ran into a problem at a shipper.  He was running our previous truck as a solo and the lock on one of the barn doors rusted.  It would not open no matter what.  Luckly the shipper was a machine shop and was able to cut the lock off for me.  But it was a lesson learned. Every spring, summer, fall, and winter Stephen does lock maintenance on every...

Navigating the world of insurance claims can be daunting, even for experienced claimants. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, there are plenty of opportunities to make missteps that can harm your chances of receiving a full settlement....

Here is to another successful Mid America Tuck Show.  It feels like we walked a million miles each day and our bodies let us know that and we probably did.  We arrived in the parking area on Phillips Lane that was free parking for trucks (provided by TA/Petro) on Wednesday around 1230 to meet up with our group.  We were next to last of our group to arrive.  We started to meet with our new neighbors and invite them to our cook out which started at 1700.  It was great this...

As of press time, the national average price of gasoline is $3.14 a gallon, which is down from $3.50 a year ago, according to the AAA, as the United States continues to exhaust multiple efforts to stabilize the constant flux in pricing ever since the covid pandemic in 2020. Diesel is $3.93, which is considerably down from the $4.68 average of this time last year. Gas prices are seemingly in a constant state of volatility, thanks in-part to the continuing war in Ukraine. Cali...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking for input from the public on how best to conduct a study.  This study will be to understand and prevalence and severity of sexual assault and harassment (SASH) over the trucking industry.  The main focus of the study will be on drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs). FMCSA seeks information on how best to design and conduct a study to identify, categorize, and assess context and trends of SASH in the CM...