Anyone that has been in a boat on a lake or river has no doubt seen the No Wake Zone signs and buoys when approaching a docking area. These are there to let boaters know to slowly ease into the dock area so as to not create a wake that would otherwise rock all the other already docked vessels violently against the dock....

We have seen a few new pieces of Federal Legislation introduced in February that affect the trucking industry.  Both in the US House and the US Senate.   In the House bipartisan reintroduction of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act was introduced by Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) with Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Warren Davidson (R-OH), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) signing on as co-sponsors. The REPAIR act would maintain the quality and aff...

In transportation, honesty is a door that swings both ways. Not only do drivers seeking employment expect a straight-up recruiter to give them the scoop on what to anticipate with a potential company. But to be fair, there is a certain level of honesty and forthright-ness that recruiters require out of potential driver candidates as well. And if we’re all being honest here, both sides could learn a thing or two from the other. Don’t Tell Me What I Want To Hear A recruiter...

'An area where you can glance over your shoulder to see an endless row of multi-million yachts, while walking into the entrance of the truck show.'...

Jeans. Plaid button up shirt. Boots. Hat or cap. This was the attire that truckers were known for years ago....

It was in August of 2022 when Ellen Voie informed Expediters Online that she would be stepping down as president and CEO of Women In Trucking, and the time to name her successor has come. Welcome, Jennifer Hedrick Recently, The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, as the incoming president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the association. She will work closely with WIT’s board of directors and staff to oversee initiatives that support WIT...

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Loss of use claims, also known as downtime claims, may be a problem in expedited trucking since a large segment of the carriers are independent owner operators. Learn how to prepare....

Even in 2023, there remain areas of untapped opportunities for many women in the transportation industry, and the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) aims to help in assessing additional ways to increase gender diversity. The Women In Trucking Association is encouraging companies in transportation to complete a survey that collects data on gender diversity in the industry. The data will be used to develop this year’s version of the WIT Index, which is the official industry ...

You will often hear the term professional associated with many industries. Sports teams boast professional players all the time....