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We're still here... other areas of the site are still going strong! Makes me sad to see so little traffic in the forums now, but everything changes over time.....

If you’re an expediter, your truck isn’t just a vehicle; it’s your business. When you’re sidelined after an accident, the downtime hurts even more because your freight is often urgent and time sensitive. READ MORE...

For the last week we have been preparing. We are preparing for a new season in the year as well as a new season in our lives. Are you ready for a new season READ MORE...

Many of you may already know, but for those who haven’t run across this information, there are major changes coming September 30, 2025. These changes will affect how you send or receive federal tax payments or refunds. READ MORE...

All federal disbursements and receipts will transition to electronic payments by September 30, 2025. This means paper checks will no longer be accepted for tax payments. READ MORE...

I don’t know about you, but I always enjoy coming to the end of the month. Why? Because I enjoy crunching the numbers to see how we did. Last month turned out to be a very good month for us. READ MORE...

We are all creatures of habit. Our habits can be good or bad. We can choose to break bad habits and we can choose to develop good or better habits. The catalyst for changing your habits, good or bad, is entirely up to you. READ MORE...

Last week we found ourselves looking to the future. A retirement future. If the last several days are any indication, our retirement looks like a great time. READ MORE...

When your expediting van is out of service due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, sitting parked for repairs can quickly drain your income. Every day off the road means missed loads and lost opportunities. READ MORE...

Last week I talked about how the expedite business is a “hurry up and wait” type of business. This week was the wait portion of that phrase. Or was it? READ MORE...

Jorge had just grabbed a quick coffee from the truck stop before heading out on his next urgent run. As an expediter, every minute counts; delays can mean lost opportunities. But as he walked back to his van, he heard the dreaded crunch. READ MORE...

Owner operators are forever looking for customers… or should be. While you may have a good customer currently, however you define good, at any time, your customer can decide to... READ MORE...

While it is rare for us to get weekend loads, we are usually happy when one comes along. This past weekend made us rethink our position on weekend runs. READ MORE...

Buying truck tires is always a pain. First you get a pain in the neck from researching the latest tire options. Then you get a pain in the keister from shopping for a reasonable price... READ MORE...

Last week was one of those weeks that came with many surprises. When this happens, things can either go very well or very bad. Fortunately for us, things went rather well. READ MORE...

As usual, last week was more of a wait and see game than a week filled with work. We did manage to snag one load for the week. READ MORE...

Last week was filled with a little bit of work and a whole lot of fun. Here’s hoping you had some of the same! We also purchased a new headset for me. When using my old headset I noticed that the volume seemed to be not working right and others said they had a hard time hearing me despite the...

Expedite trucking is a high-speed, high-stakes business. Every delay, whether caused by an accident, a shop backlog, or insurance slowdowns can eat into your income fast. But not all delays are created equal, and how you respond makes a huge difference. READ MORE...

This is your friendly reminder that you should be looking at your numbers for the year. It is hard to believe that the year is over half over. How is your business doing? READ MORE...

Last week was our final week at home for some time. At least, that is the plan... READ MORE...