Check out the first of several episodes of our new podcast series, ExpediteNOW, brought to you by Expediters Online and Jung Express.
New episodes drop every other Friday... next one is set for 10/10
Find the link to Episode 1 HERE!
A friend and I recently had a conversation about how our co-drivers help us while out on the road. More specifically, we talked about women going through “the change” while also trying to be away from home. She asked me to write a blog about the subject. I only hope that this is not too personal...
When you’re an expediter, every hour your truck is parked can mean a lost load and a lost customer. Unlike other trucking jobs, expediters haul critical, time-sensitive freight, and delays ripple quickly through the supply chain. If you’ve been sidelined by an accident, the law requires you to...
Last month, Mark got a phone call that shut his business down instantly.
As the owner of a small fleet, he was told by a broker that they couldn’t use his company to haul loads because the FMCSA’s SAFER database showed his authority to operate was revoked. “Impossible!” thought Mark. His...
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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