After a handful of high-profile crashes in 2018 involving vehicles in "autonomous mode," I assumed the hype around autonomous vehicles (AVs) would tamp down significantly. And, for the most part, it has. Today, most automakers have pushed back their once-aggressive timelines for full (Level 5) driverless vehicles-that can drive themselves anywhere, at any speed, under any conditions-to some time later the next decade. But, when you look at just one step down to Level 4, where...

We got to stop by AA Truck Sleeper to check out the build progress on our new custom truck sleeper. It was exciting to be able to see the sleeper already on the truck & the inside of the sleeper in the process of being built....

For the second year in a row, Full Circle TMS, a web-based transportation management software (TMS) provider, is excited to be named as one of the top 100 Freight Technology companies according to FreightWaves. The Freight.Tech 100 recognizes the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight. Nominations were sought, and a panel chosen by FreightWaves narrowed the list of more than 1,200 nominations to 100 companies. "I'm humbled that our small, start-up technology comp...

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Our first visit to AA Truck Sleeper in Kennedale Texas to pick out & design our new custom truck sleeper....

Review & Giveaway of the Blue Tiger Advantage Plus Headset....

As a commercial truck driver, you're a target. If your truck is involved in a collision, you can bank on the fact that the finger of blame will be pointed at you, unless you can prove otherwise. That's where dash cams come in. "As independent contractors or small business owners, I think dash cams are a must," says Jason Hutchens, an owner-operator who, with his wife Heather, shares advice on all things expediting on The Crafty Trucker Youtube channel. "The way people drive t...

Our blower fan broke on our Coleman Mach 8 rooftop AC. We were able to find a replacement part and Jason shows you how easy it was to repair. The Coleman Model# we have is: 47224A879...

You're an expediter with an Amazon Prime account because you like the product selection, cost savings, and convenience. But how do you get packages delivered to you while you're away from home for weeks at a time? Amazon offers a service to solve this challenge that folks in the expedite industry are just beginning to notice-and use: Amazon Hub Lockers. In fact, YouTubers Jerry McCallister and Don Clute with Expediter Boogie (watch video) and Heather and Jason Hutchens with T...

A union strike that shuts down several automotive plants. Trade wars that create economic uncertainty. A drone attack in Saudi Arabia that drives up global oil prices. These are just a few recent events outside of your control that may be impacting your business as an expediter. So, how do you respond when your business starts taking a hit? Focus on what you can control-cash management. Ideally, you will have built up a large enough emergency fund to weather most economic st...