Another safety blitz has come and gone. If you were fortunate, you received a complimentary Level 1 inspection during the 3 day safety blitz and also received your new CVSA decal to show for it. Those unfortunate drivers, who also were subjected to a Level 1 inspection during the blitz, did not earn the privilege of displaying the decal....

Is there anything more miserable than taking a road trip in a car?...

Pinnacle Freight Brokers, a small woman/minority-owned company out of Raleigh, North Carolina, has a solution that is bound to perk the eyes and ears of the shipping industry, while potentially ruffling a few feathers along the way. But sometimes causing a stir is the sure-fire way to not only make your mark in this industry, but also to inject some much-needed positivity into the veins of the transportation landscape. Crystal Mwaura, CEO of Pinnacle Freight Brokers, a compan...

Used truck prices have skyrocketed. Your rig may be worth much more than you think. Does the value go down after an accident? Can you get paid for the lost value?...

As a business owner, insurance may save your company. Rolling business often run into these pitfalls. Owner Operators need to learn the basics of their insurance coverage....

Expedite freight has been classified as time-sensitive material, which is certainly true from a purely logistical standpoint. However, to think of it in terms a lifelong long hauler might need to have it explained is a little more complicated than that. The Driver’s Perspective Hurry up and wait. This phrase is perhaps the best way to describe the nature of the load that awaits the driver who’s anxious to keep their wheels turning. The prevailing mentality has always been...

Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the launch of the Women of Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB), in an increased effort to recruit, support, and ensure the safety of women commercial motor vehicle drivers and the trucking industry.  WOTAB and its Purpose The launch of the advisory board, in March, was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is part of the Biden-Harris Trucking Action Plan. The overall aim is to improve job qua...

Within a few months of starting in expediting we knew we needed a liftgate....

Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) stated that it will once again attempt to mandate speed limiters for heavy trucks and other commercial motor vehicles. While the topic is currently in its opening discussion phase, the initial groundwork for such a mandate originally took root in a proposal from 2016. That proposal barely saw the light of day. 2016 Revisited The 2016 proposed rule was jointly issued by FMCSA and the National Highway Traffic Saf...

Take this as totally unsolicited advice from someone who has, on multiple occasions, enjoyed what the Expedite Expo brings to the table. Not only in the world of expedite, but for the entire transportation society as a whole. Trust me, you want and need to be a part of this annual summertime trucking shindig! My first experience at the Expedite Expo trips all the way back to 2008, when my recruiting career was in its infancy. But the Expo had already been going strong for the...