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Arrival & Day 1 at the Expedite Expo 2016. CLICK HERE to see more...

Expediters descend on Lexington, KY for the best show of the year! Between activities stop by and visit with the vendors and see what is new and exciting for your truck or to make your life easier. READ MORE...

What do you do when you don’t think anyone is watching? For professional drivers, aside from driver facing cameras, usually you are not watched as closely as employees at a store, manufacturing plant, warehouse, etc. It is mostly up to you to decide what you do or how you do it. A person’s true...

Owner Operators are constantly looking at their truck for signs that a problem might be starting. By participating in the Pre Trip Challenge at Expedite Expo you will learn how to hone your skills. Learn to see the unobvious defects that are in plain site of a DOT officer. What is really...

Building a shelf for one of the sleeper cabinets. CLICK HERE to see more...

Knowledge is power and power is gained at the Expedite Expo from those you meet and workshops attended. Set yourself up to succeed as an Expediter. Our first Expedite Expo was in 2004 and we have not missed one since. People we have met at the Expo, workshops attended, and vendors we have...

The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among...

Bill of Rights Amendments 1-10 READ MORE...

Bill of Rights Amendments 11-27 READ MORE...

How often have you listened to a recruiter, sat through orientation, or been through a workshop and wondered if the instructor had ever been in a truck or much less seen one? July 14th, 2016 the day before the Expedite Expo starts will be an all day workshop, "The Summit" hosted by owner...

Good intentions are not enough, you still have to follow through. While many take it for granted, when it comes to maneuvering our highways, surface streets and even parking lots, letting others know of your intentions can be crucial. Yes, it has been said many times, but, I'll say it again...

How often do we remember to say something is good or that we like it? The Reno, Nevada TA is in the process of remodeling their showers. The remodeling job at the TA and Petro truck stops were much needed and it is almost time for them to start over on the original remodels. This remodel at the...

How to use the CAT Scale Weigh My Truck app. CLICK HERE to see more...

A little bit about how we get along living in a truck for months at a time. Click Here to see more...

The book is an Epistolary Novel - Written as a series of letters from the novel's protagonist Juliet Ashton. How the book affected my life. Several years ago through Audible.com we downloaded this book and after about thirty minutes of listening I turned the book off and moved on. First time I...

Elogs. Yes, another article about elogs, but I hope this one is a little different. I am a solo driver and have been running elogs for a while. If you run team, you probably do not have to worry about some of the restrictions that come with the elogs. As a team you can simply switch drivers...

Why attend truck shows, listen to trucking radio, or talk with other drivers about trucking? Why attend the Expedite Expo? We learn by sharing ideas and best business practices or learning by mistakes. Talking to other drivers about how and why they do certain things can be an eye opening...

Tips and Reminders for Operating in Construction Zones This post of Looking Both Ways will take a look at driving into, through and out of construction zones. Think more about the way you operate your vehicle and protecting yourself when encountering an orange can orchard. Here are some things...

It's that time of year again...let's get ready for CIS Casino Night at the Expo! We hope you're as excited as we are about the new venue for Expedite Expo at the Lexington Convention Center July 15th and 16th. This is the 5th year for the Friday CIS Casino Night, and it has turned into such a...

From dogs in restaurants to people driving on the wrong side of the car we were able to experience a lot in France and England. Expressive - Even though we could not speak French when Stephanie, our teacher would translate we could see their reaction to her words in their faces. The students as...