In a recent EO piece, “The State of Fuel Prices: What Expediters Should Know,” I wrote about some of the key trends that are driving up fuel prices. And, in that article, I mentioned how, for expediters, “higher prices at the pump mean lower profit in your pocket.” But then I received an email from long-time expedite owner-operator, Linda Caffee, who kindly corrected me. She said that higher fuel prices actually “make us more money.” So, I called her to dig deeper...

Hard to imagine but it is time to start planning the next truck and sleeper....

Have a safe and Happy Independence Day....

EXPO IS THIS WEEK! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Register Now - It's Free! The Expedite Expo '21 is shaping up to be the first in-person trucking event since the COVID lockdowns began last March. The show’s presenting sponsor will be Expediter Services. Hundreds of drivers, owner-operators, and fleet owners from across North America will descend upon Fort Wayne, Ind., to meet new people, learn from successful expedite professionals, and open doors to new business opportunities. So...

How much is enough? When do we say we have done all that we can do to protect you from yourself? When do you take on the responsibility of adulthood? Has the majority of our country developed A.D.D. when driving a vehicle?...

If you are considering a career change or a current expedite driver do not miss this once-a-year event....

Things that make a person smile!...

There are many factors involved in making the decision of when it is time to go home....

Choosing your own loads can be quite lucrative for the owner operator who understands his costs. If you start a business, any business, you must know your expenses in order to accurately price your goods or services to make a profit. The goal of a business owner is to make a profit, not just cover costs and certainly not to operate at a loss....

We saw this truck fire the other day and it was unbelievable how hot it was as we drove past. ...