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Conversations about carriers, quality and price should also cover the shippers. They have something to say about price and quality too.

Can you say more about this? What do you mean exactly?

Can it be that simple?

You began the thread with the title, "Just Wondering ....... Who do you work for?" The answer is, "it depends." It depends on who you are talking about, the circumstances at the time and the relationships involved. There is no single answer because expediters seldom work for a single person or...

When Diane and I first became expediters in 2003, it was common for people to approach us on the street to ask about the life and work. People at the loading docks, Walmart parking lots, church and other places regularly approached us and asked the usual questions expediter wannabees ask. The...

A cute comment, yes, but also true. In his service in the Army Security Agency, Layoutshooter gained insights into intelligence gathering that outsiders do not have. While the service was many years ago, some things do not change and I would not laugh off anything our friend has to say in that...

Some trucks are being inspected in New York City as the tenth anniversary of 911 approaches and police respond to "specific, credible but unconfirmed information." Story here Expediters going in and out of NYC in the next couple of days should stay informed and be prepared for more than the...

According to the IRS, I work for myself. That is my opinion as well. At another level, I work for the Landstar agents and carrier that pay for my services. To them, I am purchased transportation. I provide the service, they pay for it. At still another level, I work for the shippers who place...

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The next ExpeditersOnline Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September 15 in Monroe, Michigan (details here). Diane and I will be there to speak on the topic: Five Questions Every Prospective Expediter Should Ask. We are looking forward to the event and especially to mixing thoughts with the...

Excerpt: "With the new technology required to meet emissions standards, today's engines simply are more problematic than the previous generation. So, while it's possible that manufacturers can continue to improve the quality of the engines, it's unlikely that they'll quickly get back to...

I should add that while we are prepared for winter driving at all times, our season strategy is to spend as much of winter as we can in our Florida vacation house. Last year it was six weeks with no runs. Now with a carrier where agent relationships can be developed and directional freight...

Thanks for the reminder about windshields and slush busters. We have never had a broken windshield but replace them every two or three years to maintain clear vision. I used up our spare set of slush busters at the last windshield change and will order a spare set today. Wouldn't want to be...

We run a four-season truck all year. Slush busters stay on all the time. Tire chains remain with the truck year 'round. Clothing for all seasons is carried at all times (lots of storage space in a big sleeper). Etc. While the freight takes us home every once and a while, and while we will make...

Diane and I were not expediters at the time. I was working in my home office. Diane called me on her way into work at the Minnesota State Capitol to tell me of the news. I spent the rest of the day glued to the TV watching the events unfold. Her day at the governor's office (she was general...

So I did. Re-reading the post, I see I also missed the part about 5 to 6 weeks out, with 4 - 7 days off and fleet owner pays tolls. gatorfan068, you may be able to find the fleet owner and truck you seek but there are many teams out there seeking the same thing. By limiting your services as...

With three years experience and well-defined ideas about what you seek in a truck, have you thought about building or buying a truck of your own? That would give you the truck you want and the freedom to operate it as you want. A quality team seeking a 96" sleeper outfitted for team operation...

Exactly! Regarding the comments in the article, I don't see the article, buried on p. 64 of a trucking publication, doing any harm or good to women, WIT or anyone else. Casual readers will see a couple of quotes from a couple of women about safety and probably say, "yah, right" when they get...

In this case, when I say respectful to self and carrier, I am talking about the specific instance of reacting to a low-ball load offer. And it is exactly how Diane and I proceeded every time it happened in the eight years we were with that company. In a more general sense, you are correct. In...

That is a good point and true. But for it to be true the high school graduate must wait until he or she is 21 (23 with some companies), approach trucking as a business even if he or she is an employee, have a long term plan in mind and manage one's money well. Note that completing the best or...