'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.'...

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's...

As this year wraps up my 15th in the trucking industry, I'd like to take a few moments to pause and reflect on how the years may seem to endlessly advance but the base formula for expedited gift shopping and giving remains unchanged. In my first four years in trucking, specifically in the world of expedite, it was evident that the recruiting side of things typically came to a slowdown as the ramp-up to Christmas built to a heightened crescendo. But while recruiting drivers an...

A major concern for truckers is time that's being wasted as they forage for a spot to rest their truck, trailer, and self. Load One CEO and current TCA (Truckload Carriers Association) chairman, John Elliott, has been an integral voice speaking on behalf of the beleaguered trucker. John says, "You look at driver satisfaction and safety, the average driver wastes about an hour just looking for a parking spot." He adds, "You could be the CEO of a company making big money, and i...

As the weather worsens throughout much of the country, it's not a bad idea to consider some practical gifts that the most beloved trucker in your life would find useful as well as thoughtful. Having some sort of emergency items on standby in case something unforeseen were to happen on the road would be some real ideal gift giving this holiday season. Check out some of the items below that would make even the toughest driver blush with gratitude when they unwrap such a thought...

The mid-term elections that took place on November 8 will bring changes to the U.S. House of Representatives when the new Congressional term begins in January. Though a few remaining House races are still being counted at the time of this blog posting, the consensus among the most recent news reports is that Republicans will hold a slight majority in the next Congress. The Democrats have been in the majority in the House for the previous two election cycles. While we won't kn...

The general public is starting to take notice in the profession and career path of the trucking professional. The most noticeable support for truckers came during the height of the pandemic, when citizens began to realize just how important a role the transportation industry plays in our day-to-day lives. And that support has continued to show overall growth, with the potential to only continue. Truck Driver Support and Yearly Growth Over the last three years, the public's pe...

The American Trucking Associations' (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition recently took place in San Diego, California and a very key discussion revolved around the 18th annual Top Industry Issues report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Top Industry Concerns Aside from the growing concern over fuel prices, industry-wide, other issues that hit the highwater mark in transportation continue to revolve around the driver shortage, driver pay, truck ...

For those who have been used to conducting business in the expedite world, a change is on the horizon that aims to ease some of the pains that come with billing and bills of lading (BOL). My experience in the billing arena of expedite trucking lends itself to barely more than helping drivers figure out how to use systems like TransFlo. These systems of BOL submission allow drivers to submit customer signed paperwork to their companies, which also allows them to get their pay ...

Preparing your truck for the winter season can be a daunting task, but it's also something that is extremely beneficial for those who use their prep time wisely. Doing so can spell the difference between a major incident on a slippery road or avoiding a vehicular shutdown because of lacking certain equipment. It's a smart move to get out ahead of the season. Unless you have a red coat, a white beard, and eight tiny reindeer, chances are you're going to need more than a sleigh...