Wanna know what's going on within the expedite industry, or with trucking overall? Then tune in to Industry Outlook, presented by Expediters Online and Jung Express. Join our host, Brandon Baxter, as he engages with folks-in-the-know who will bring their knowledge, ideas, and expertise to the forefront of the trucking industry in 2024 and beyond. In today's installment??, Brandon Baxter and Rob Podeszwa of Jung Express discuss the Sprinter Van aspect of the expedite industry....

The transportation industry, including expedite, was a front row witness to a rather quick infusion of renewed interest in driving opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Something that materialized from this world-changing event was a glaring light that shined on the roles of truckers and their importance to the daily American landscape. This sudden interest in expedite and commercial driving could be attributed to pay raises across the transportation spectrum, including...

When a commercial trucker gets into an accident, it can be a major disruption. Dealing with insurance claims while trying to get a truck back on the road can be overwhelming. Many truckers, however, are unaware of the duty to mitigate their losses. Mitigation is an important concept that applies to single truck owner-operators, expediters, fleets, and other types of commercial vehicles. Even if you're not the at-fault driver, you must make reasonable efforts to reduce your da...

Whether you're the owner/operator of your own truck or cargo van, or perhaps you're simply wanting to drive as an independent contractor, here are some general rules to follow for both the novice and the seasoned vet. The following are suggestions to help jumpstart your business either as a beginning expediter or as a longtime logistics professional. Owner Operators The first thing to keep in mind is that you are the master of your own truck, so you decide what you do and whe...

Wanna know what's going on within the expedite industry, or with trucking overall? Then tune in to Industry Outlook, presented by Expediters Online and Load One. Join our host, Brandon Baxter, as he engages with folks-in-the-know who will bring their knowledge, ideas, and expertise to the forefront of the trucking industry in 2024 and beyond. Host Brandon Baxter joins John Elliott of Load One, who has a special announcement, and a special guest with him. It's Breaking News th...

Is there a way, and can, the trucking industry appeal to the youth of today? As older drivers are aging out of the driver pool, and companies and carriers continue to struggle with filling empty trucks, might there be a way to reach a younger generation of commercial and expedite truck drivers? The trucking industry currently possesses a prime opportunity to revamp its image and brand itself to a whole new generation of drivers. Upon exiting the pandemic, truckers and deliver...

This segment is from trucker to trucker featuring points we all make to each other sometimes with the use of sign language through our windows, or verbally over the CB radio....

Wanna know what's going on within the expedite industry, or with trucking overall? Then tune in to Industry Outlook, presented by Expediters Online and Expediter Services. Join our host, Brandon Baxter, as he engages with folks-in-the-know who will bring their knowledge, ideas, and expertise to the forefront of the trucking industry in 2024 and beyond. Join Host Brandon Baxter and Infinit-I Workforce Solutions' Randy Sturdivant as they discuss what's so important about proper...

Accident liability plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of downtime claims, especially for individuals seeking compensation for lost income and wages after an accident....

Numbers Review We are just over half way through the year. What do your numbers look like? Do you track your revenue? How about your expenses? Do you track your fuel economy? What about your rate per mile to the truck? All of these numbers will tell us how our truck is performing as well as how our business is doing. If you do not track any of these numbers, how can you know if your business is growing or about to go broke? While this year has been a challenge for many of us,...