Out With the Old, In With the New Today is the last day of 2025. As I write this, thoughts of the year come to mind. I think about the struggles our business went through this year. The freight was hard to come by and the rates were lower than previous years. Tomorrow those thoughts will be left behind and new thoughts will begin. I think about the great things that happened this year like taking a vacation that we have never taken together or growing our family. While 2025 h...

Gift Shopping Christmas is right around the corner. As truck drivers we have some challenges about how we go shopping. Whether we are shopping for gifts, groceries to restock our refrigerator in the truck or buying other necessities of life we are always facing parking issues as well as navigation concerns. Fortunately, there are ways of shopping via websites or shopping apps. Unfortunately, we don't know where we might be to take delivery of what it is we are buying. To be h...

The Right Decision? Truck drivers make decisions all day, every day. Owner operators have even more decisions to make as compared to drivers employed by a trucking company. Some of the decisions that all drivers make are which routes to take to avoid construction, accidents or weather. Owner operators also need to decide which loads to take, when to do maintenance on the truck or even when to go home. We had similar decisions to make a few weeks ago. We made a delivery that p...

UM/UIM coverage protects expediters when the at-fault driver lacks insurance, helping recover downtime, repairs, and business losses after an accident....

'Tis the season, and that time of year when we head out into the shops and stores in search of the best possible gifts for the ones we love. It's the holiday season, after all! And whether you prefer to do your spending whilst braving the wilds of malls and department stores on Black Friday, or you've adopted the far less stressful route of online present pursuance, I figured it might be nice to share some ideas for gift considerations. I've always appreciated a gift that som...

Sprinter vans in the expedite industry are all the rage. But do you have all the right info you need to get started? Today's episode covers the importance of working with REALISTIC numbers when formulating your business plan.. Follow along ?? with Rob Podeszwa of Jung Express, and host Brandon Baxter, as they discuss the ins and outs of Sprinter van ownership within the world of Expedite. It's ExpediteNOW! Transcript: Brandon Baxter: Welcome to the Expedite Now podcast pre...

Learn how documenting your efforts to mitigate downtime losses strengthens your claim and protects your right to fair recovery....

Preparing your truck for the upcoming winter season can feel like a daunting task, but for those who use their prep time wisely, it can make all the difference once the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall. Taking the time now, while the weather is still manageable, can be the key to avoiding a major incident on icy roads or a costly shutdown because of missing or malfunctioning winter equipment. Unless you've got a red coat, a white beard, and eight tiny reindeer, y...

Being Helpful A friend and I recently had a conversation about how our co-drivers help us while out on the road. More specifically, we talked about women going through "the change" while also trying to be away from home. She asked me to write a blog about the subject. I only hope that this is not too personal or embarrassing for the men (and women) reading it. How often do we help each other when we are struggling? Guys, what do you do to help your female co-driver when she i...

What are you really looking for in your next driving job? Better yet, what should you be looking for in a potential expedite driving career? Whether you're a seasoned owner-operator or just entering the world of expedite trucking as an independent contractor, choosing the right carrier makes all the difference. Expedite may be a niche within the trucking industry, but it's one that requires careful consideration before you even get behind the wheel. Here are a few rules of th...