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RichM · 01-28-2006, 12:26 AM

You will find many of the Expedite companys exhibiting there with equipment and personel. These companys will be the major players but there are smaller carriers that may not be able to afford the exhibit costs but might fit in very well with your needs.
You will probably be able to speak with present expediter drivers and fleet owners and get a feel if this is what you want to do.
Some individuals paint this industry as a bed of roses,that it is not. It has many frustrations and is not for everyone. Income and your lifestyle is erratic. If you need and want a organized lifestyle,expediting is not for you. It is not unusal to receive a call at 9 PM or on a Saturday at 2 PM with a trip that MUST be covered now.
Having said that,lots of folks including me thrive on the iregularity of Expediting.
I think one of the main reasons that I have stayed in expediting for 20 years is ,that when If I want to take Tuesday off I do it. The income is adequate but the freedom is priceless. At least to me.

01-28-2006, 12:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
RichM Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 1999 Rating: Posts: 4,228	RE: straight up talk regarding expiditing You will find many of the Expedite companys exhibiting there with equipment and personel. These companys will be the major players but there are smaller carriers that may not be able to afford the exhibit costs but might fit in very well with your needs. You will probably be able to speak with present expediter drivers and fleet owners and get a feel if this is what you want to do. Some individuals paint this industry as a bed of roses,that it is not. It has many frustrations and is not for everyone. Income and your lifestyle is erratic. If you need and want a organized lifestyle,expediting is not for you. It is not unusal to receive a call at 9 PM or on a Saturday at 2 PM with a trip that MUST be covered now. Having said that,lots of folks including me thrive on the iregularity of Expediting. I think one of the main reasons that I have stayed in expediting for 20 years is ,that when If I want to take Tuesday off I do it. The income is adequate but the freedom is priceless. At least to me.