As the U.S. economy transitions to a post-pandemic footing, what does this mean for expedited trucking? What does the prospect of the PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act mean for the industry? What is the current state of the expedite market? And what can we expect in the coming months and years? I recently spoke with John Elliott, chief executive officer for Load One LLC, to get his outlook. EO: How would you describe the current expedited freight market? John Elliott...

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 into what s...

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 w...

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?...

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-Operato...

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 plan your...

Ever wonder where generations are said to start or end? Interestingly, they are not aligned with decades. Looking at the timeline for each defined generation, you can see why there are some people who cross over to previous generations or fall in with the next generation....

Whether you're an expedite driver, owner-operator or fleet owner, so much about success in this business hinges on your ability to keep your thoughts in check, focused on achieving the results you want. Otherwise, when you encounter frustrations and setbacks?slow freight, extended wait times, a family emergency, illness, or whatever it may be?you'll be thrown off balance and tempted to respond in ways that could sabotage your success. So, here are five powerful quotes to help...

A few weeks ago, EO checked "under the hood" of the 2022 Ford E-Transit to give you an idea of what to expect with the upcoming all-electric cargo van. The conclusion: While the van shows promise, the estimated range at 126 miles for the initial version is not (yet) practical for most expediters. Well...about the same time that article was published, General Motors announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that it was also entering the electric van fray. GM said that i...

A few years ago, numerous headlines predicted how a brave new self-driving world was just around the corner to put three million truck drivers out of work. Today, the media and industry analysts have slow-rolled their predictions as technology companies and automakers still grapple with developing autonomous driving systems that are ready for prime time on a large scale. As it turns out, humans still have the edge in making decisions in a wide range of challenging driving si...