It’s common knowledge that driver turnover rates in the trucking industry tend to hover around or above the 100% mark. However, believe it or not, there are some fleets out there that have figured out a way to reduce their turnover rate. Which has shown to be more beneficial for both driver and company. Here are some suggestions for how to go about providing a better atmosphere for drivers, while lowering turnover. Show Them the Money “Money talks and BS walks,” right?!...

The 2022 Expedite Expo starts next week, July 15th and 16th, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is going to be the 21st year for the Expo, the premier gathering opportunity for those who reside in the expedite niche of the transportation industry. It’s a terrific opportunity to network, learn, and grow within yourself and within the trucking world. Our workshops this year are sponsored by Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions. Friday Kicks It Off Friday, July 15th, is the first full d...

Learn how to save money on insurance and claims at Expedite Expo's seminar on July 15, 2022 at 11am....

They say that every person is going through something that we know nothing about, which is to modestly suggest that we should reserve judgements and keep our own preconceived ideas to ourselves and just let people be. To provide some weight to this train of thought, consider some of the following issues that have been affecting the commercial trucking landscape in recent weeks and months. Rising Fuel Prices Of course, this is the number one issue that typically stands at the ...

The 2022 Expedite Expo has partnered with those most popular party people at Hyfield Trucking to not only bring you the fast and furious fun of Casino Night, but to fantastically follow that up with the forever-famous after party from 10pm to midnight! Then, Tri-State Expedited Service, along with ExpeditersOnline.com, will deliciously wrap up the two-day expo festivities with the tantalizingly tasty post-Expo BBQ. Join us on Saturday afternoon, once the Expo has come to a cl...

Yoga in a truck or outside of a truck is not something we normally see anyone performing....

Do you have a ignore, do not see, or scroll over list?  Recently when talking with another couple I asked if they were on Facebook and she said “No” I deleted it during the last presidential election.  All of the politics was driving me crazy so I got rid of it.  That was a case of cutting your nose off to spite your face as the questions they were asking could have easily been answered by a couple of groups on Facebook.  Does Facebook drive me nuts” yes” but, the...

Brake violations are just one of the many red flags recruiters are taught to look for on a Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report. Proper brake safety is routinely preached to drivers when they are in the midst of being trained to become Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. Whether driving over-the-road in a big rig, or perhaps as a local bus driver, the importance of brake safety cannot and should not be taken lightly. Brake Blitz Recently, almost 1,300 trucks...

The 2022 Expedite Expo, being held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 15th & 16th, is a great place to start for anyone who is looking for answers or searching for ways to increase their knowledge and productivity within the expedite industry. Whether you’re a truck driver, with twenty-plus years of over-the-road experience, and you’re just now setting foot into the expedite realm, or you’re new to commercial driving altogether, you may want to consider finding your way...

After three years of having a Merlin Solar system on our truck, I can say for sure I am impressed....