Yes, you read that title correctly… Ignorant truck drivers… and they are everywhere. If you are a truck driver then you are one of them. As much as that might bother you, accept it. If you can accept your ignorance, then you may be able to change it....

Whether you’ve attended the Expedite Expo in the past or perhaps this was your first foray into expediting exhibitionism, the eternal hope remains that you got what you expected to attain from this year’s forums, and workshops, and exhibits, and Casino Night, and all the other myriad ways you could possibly experience such an event. Kudos to Kristy Lohre, the Expo’s prime planner and overseer, for once again constructing and executing such a tremendous affair. She’s a...

Fuel prices are up. Maintenance costs are continually rising. Consumer goods are cutting deeper into your pockets. Insurance rates continue to climb. Some say we are in a recession, others say that a recession is on the horizon. Either way, many drivers are feeling the pinch that our economy has wrought on all of us. What can an owner operator do?...

It’s common knowledge that driver turnover rates in the trucking industry tend to hover around or above the 100% mark. However, believe it or not, there are some fleets out there that have figured out a way to reduce their turnover rate. Which has shown to be more beneficial for both driver and company. Here are some suggestions for how to go about providing a better atmosphere for drivers, while lowering turnover. Show Them the Money “Money talks and BS walks,” right?!...

The 2022 Expedite Expo starts next week, July 15th and 16th, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is going to be the 21st year for the Expo, the premier gathering opportunity for those who reside in the expedite niche of the transportation industry. It’s a terrific opportunity to network, learn, and grow within yourself and within the trucking world. Our workshops this year are sponsored by Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions. Friday Kicks It Off Friday, July 15th, is the first full d...

Learn how to save money on insurance and claims at Expedite Expo's seminar on July 15, 2022 at 11am....

They say that every person is going through something that we know nothing about, which is to modestly suggest that we should reserve judgements and keep our own preconceived ideas to ourselves and just let people be. To provide some weight to this train of thought, consider some of the following issues that have been affecting the commercial trucking landscape in recent weeks and months. Rising Fuel Prices Of course, this is the number one issue that typically stands at the ...

The 2022 Expedite Expo has partnered with those most popular party people at Hyfield Trucking to not only bring you the fast and furious fun of Casino Night, but to fantastically follow that up with the forever-famous after party from 10pm to midnight! Then, Tri-State Expedited Service, along with ExpeditersOnline.com, will deliciously wrap up the two-day expo festivities with the tantalizingly tasty post-Expo BBQ. Join us on Saturday afternoon, once the Expo has come to a cl...

Yoga in a truck or outside of a truck is not something we normally see anyone performing....

Do you have a ignore, do not see, or scroll over list?  Recently when talking with another couple I asked if they were on Facebook and she said “No” I deleted it during the last presidential election.  All of the politics was driving me crazy so I got rid of it.  That was a case of cutting your nose off to spite your face as the questions they were asking could have easily been answered by a couple of groups on Facebook.  Does Facebook drive me nuts” yes” but, the...