7 Mistakes Every Rookie Expediter Should Avoid
If you do it right, expediting can be a lucrative and rewarding business where you can be your own boss, set your own schedule, and see the country on someone else's dime.
But if you're looking at expediting as just another job or a get-rich-quick business opportunity, watch out! You could be setting yourself up for failure before you even get started.
So, here are seven mistakes to avoid to put yourself in a stronger position to succeed in the expedited trucking business. M...
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Truck driver convicted in deadly Colorado crash gets 110 years
Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos was convicted of vehicular homicide in connection with a 2019 crash
A truck driver convicted on charges in connection with a 2019 crash in Colorado that killed four people was sentenced Monday to 110 years in prison.
Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, of Houston, was sentenced in a Jefferson County, Colorado, courtroom by Judge A. Bruce Jones, who gave Aguilera-Mederos the minimum sentence on 27 counts, which will be served consecutively.
On April 25...
The All-Electric 2022 Ford E-Transit Pilot Program Begins
The all-electric 2022 Ford E-Transit cargo van will begin production soon, with vehicles arriving at dealerships in the next few months with a starting list price of $43,295 to $52,690.
But preproduction models are already "in the wild" with the Ford Pro pilot program, which includes Penske Truck Leasing and National Grid as among the first companies to begin operating the electric vans in real-world scenarios.
So, if you're an expedite owner-operator or fleet owner who runs ...
Industry Blogs on EO to Help You Grow-and Protect-Your Business
The ancient Roman emperor and philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, put it best when he said, "Our life is what our thoughts make it."
And the same can be said about your business. It becomes what your "thoughts make it" to be.
But how do you ensure you're focusing on the thoughts that take you toward your goals and not away from them?
One way is to consume content that inspires you to grow, challenges you to think differently, and offers good ideas and tested strategies to help you ...
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What It Means to 'Sell' in Expedited Trucking
"I'll be honest, Sean. I don't think sales is for you."
As I reflect on this piece of "advice" from a potential employer about 27 years ago, I think about how misunderstanding what "sales" truly means can hold us back from achieving our highest potential in any business, including expedited trucking.
Here's my story and how I believe the lessons learned can also help you be more successful in your career in expediting.
What Sales is NOTIn 1995, I was a seminary student lookin...
Protect Your Business After an Accident
Even the most professional truck drivers sometimes get hit on roads and parking lots. Accidents happen because not everyone else on the road is an experienced, careful driver. If another driver damages your equipment, take the right steps to expedite your claim, collect your lost income, and protect your business.
Prove Your Case
You won't get the other side to agree to pay the first dollar until you've proven they're at fault. Every case has two steps: prove fault and then p...