Recently we observed an upsetting situation involving a group refusing to put their masks back on....

Sometimes you meet some very different people while trying to make a delivery. You never know what to expect when delivering to a place you have never been before, but you have certain expectations. Then there are the ones where you encounter someone at a delivery that you could have never imagined being a part of your “routine” day....

How many times can you say that fast?...

Ever take that good paying load only to find out later that you were underpaid? Most of us who have been in business for a while as an owner operator have run into this a once or thrice. How did you handle the situation?...

It has been just a couple weeks over two years since I bought this truck. Some of you may remember the blogs from the various stages of this truck being built. I will include links at the bottom for anyone who wants to see them....

You’re looking to become an expedite owner-operator to be your own boss, set your own schedule and gain control over your financial future. But the reality is that ownership is not for everyone. As an owner, you’re taking on more responsibility - and risk. And if you’re not prepared, you could be setting yourself up for failure before you even get started. So, what can you do to prepare for ownership and put yourself in the best position to succeed? Use this Pre Owner-O...

This will be the first truck show of the year and we would love to have you join us July 16-17, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN. Whether you’re a driver, owner-operator, or fleet owner, you’re looking for new ideas and relationships that can help you stack the odds of success in your favor. That’s precisely what you’ll find at Expedite Expo. At the Expo, you’ll gain access to valuable education and networking opportunities. Here are some of the highlights to consider as you...

Over the past twenty years, we have not been without a pet long....

Blue Beacon has to have the oddest price structure of any company we deal with.  Looking at our truck washes this year here are the different costs even though the same wash.  Overall the Blue Beacon does a good job washing our truck which is why we keep going back year in and year out. Same location this year same service 74.00 51.30 60.60 65.10 Same State same service 59.70 Same location this year same service 71.50 54.00 The term straight truck baffles the people that wo...

As of press time, the national average price of gasoline is $2.87 a gallon, up 49% from $1.92 a year ago, according to the AAA, when the pandemic lockdowns were in full force, stifling fuel consumption. Diesel is $3.08, up 20% from $2.56 this time last year. And several industry analysts believe gas prices could reach $4.00 a gallon in some states by summer. California, the most expensive market, is already at $3.92. With fuel being one of your biggest expenses as an expedit...