WE'RE SELLING OUR TRUCK

By: The Crafty Trucker
Posted: Sep 20th 2019 6:11PM
We are selling our truck! For more info or questions please email us at [email protected] SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY PLEASE ...

5 Workforce Trends Impacting the Driver Shortage (and What to Do About It)

By: Sean M. Lyden - Steff Writer
Posted: Sep 17th 2019 11:23AM
The driver shortage is the most critical issue in the trucking industry, with driver retention taking the third spot, according to the American Trucking Research Institute's (ATRI) most recent survey. Tim Hindes, CEO at Stay Metrics, cited this study during his talk on "Driver Retention: Engage, Reward, and Keep Your Best Driver" at Expedite Expo 2019 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in July. "[ATRI] asks every year: 'What's keeping you up at night? What are the most critical things yo...

Proposed Rule Changes for Hours-of-Service: What's Your Opinion?

By: Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted: Sep 9th 2019 10:07AM
Improved safety. Greater flexibility. Increased productivity. These are the key reasons why the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently published proposed changes to hours of service (HOS) rules. "We listened directly to the concerns of drivers for rules that are safer and have more flexibility-and we have acted. We encourage everyone to review and comment on this proposal," FMCSA Administrator Raymond P. Martinez said ...

PROTECT YOUR CDL

By: The Crafty Trucker
Posted: Sep 6th 2019 8:03PM
Whether you already hold a CDL or are planning to obtain one it's very important to know you are held to a higher standard as a professional driver....

3 Success Tips from Top Expedite YouTubers

By: Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted: Sep 3rd 2019 12:00PM
Imagine you could be in the same room with the expedited trucking industry's most popular YouTubers and ask them questions to get real-world advice on how to start and grow your business. That's precisely what attendees got to experience in the "Q&A with Successful Expedite Drivers" session at Expedite Expo 2019 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in July. The panelists included: The Trucking Couple: Frank and Stephanie Rebelo, who were also finalists for Expediter of the Year The Cr...

DO YOU NEED A LLC

By: The Crafty Trucker
Posted: Aug 30th 2019 8:04PM
We are often asked about getting a llc when getting into expediting. This is what we've learned and our thoughts about getting a llc. Always consult with a tax professional on business matters....

Keeping Good Records to Keep More Money in Your Pocket

By: Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted: Aug 26th 2019 9:00AM
How you keep and organize your business receipts can make a significant impact on how much profit you get to keep after filing your taxes. That was a big topic of discussion in a workshop titled "Expedite Your Financial Well-Being" led by Jim O'Donnell, CEO and founder at Trucker Tax Service Inc., and owner-operator Linda Caffee with Freightliner Team Run Smart at Expedite Expo 2019 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in July. In case you missed i...

Stay Tuned!

By: Dave Schaller - NACFE.org
Posted: Aug 26th 2019 12:14PM
Coming mid-September: the latest in fuel efficiency by Dave Schaller....

DAY-NIGHT PLEATED SHADE REPAIR | Custom Truck Sleeper

By: The Crafty Trucker
Posted: Aug 23rd 2019 8:34PM
One of our window shades broke in the sleeper & instead of replacing the whole shade we found a repair kit to fix it....

CELL PHONE VLOGGING SETUP

By: The Crafty Trucker
Posted: Aug 16th 2019 7:08PM
A lot of folks vlog with their cell phones because of how easy it is. Cell phones are a great option for vlogging and with a few things you can make the quality so much better. This is the set up we use to vlog with our cell phones....

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