*At the time of publication, the bridge has partially opened. In the aftermath of the I-95 bridge collapse in Northeast Philadelphia, the region's trucking community has already been drastically impacted. With this crucial artery cut off for a seemingly undetermined amount of time, it is imperative that truck drivers stay informed, modify their strategies, and adapt their operations to maintain quality service and productivity. Stay Informed While most in the expedite world m...

Brake violations are just one of the many red flags recruiters are taught to look for on a PSP report. Proper brake safety is routinely preached to drivers when they are in the midst of being trained to become Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. Whether driving over-the-road in a big rig, or perhaps as a local bus driver, the importance of brake safety cannot and should not be taken likely. An entire week dedicated to brake safety is scheduled to take place from Augu...

Road construction workers have a dangerous job. They often work with large equipment near traffic of varying speeds with drivers who are frequently distracted. There is little debate on these facts, however, to all the road construction crews out there, the following is for you....

If you have ever traveled interstate 24 in Tennessee from Nashville to Chattanooga, you have crossed Monteagle. You know, the one with the mandatory brake check for trucks at the summit. Monteagle boasts a 6% grade on the eastern descent for just over about 4 miles....

Are you new to the trucking industry? Do you need or want to know how all those truck stop loyalty programs work? Well, look no further. Read on to find out just what each of the Big 3 truck stop chains (TA/Petro, Love’s, Pilot/Flying J) have to offer by way of their loyalty programs and how to use them to your advantage....

Another fantastic Expedite Expo is all said and done.  First off, we would like to thank the entire staff at On Time Media for excellent job done putting on the Expo.  It was great seeing and catching up friends most we have not seen since last year’s Expo. We have included a lot of pictures of the Expo as the saying goes a picture is worth a thousand words.  We hope you enjoy looking at them. This year’s Expo we were able to connect with a couple more people and compa...

A major concern for truckers is time that’s being wasted as they forage for a spot to rest their truck, trailer, and self. Load One CEO and immediate past chairman of TCA (Truckload Carriers Association), John Elliott, has been an integral voice speaking on behalf of the beleaguered trucker. John says, “you look at driver satisfaction and safety, the average driver wastes about an hour just looking for a parking spot.” He adds, “you could be the CEO of a company makin...

We’re now eight episodes deep into the “State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott” and the ninth installment has already been set and prepared to launch as the summer months are underway. So, set some time aside and prepare for the next episode! Hopefully, there are many of you who have already been tuning in and making this podcast part of your regular listening, or viewing, routine. If not, why?! Obviously, John and I want you to listen to or watch this monthly...

As Thomas Paine wrote in 1776, These are the times that try men’s souls....

It almost seems a given that driver turnover rates in the trucking industry tend to hover around or above the 100% mark. However, there are some fleets out there that have figured out a way to reduce their turnover rate and provide a better working environment for their drivers. Which has shown to be more beneficial for both driver and company. For those in the back, here are some suggestions for how to go about providing a better atmosphere, while lowering driver turnover. C...