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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. 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...

I don’t have to tell you that truck drivers spend a lot of hours, days and weeks inside their trucks. As many of you know, it can be a never ending challenge to keep up with cleaning inside your truck. READ MORE...

Last week we took some time off to attend our annual family camping trip. We have gone to the same campground for over 20 years. READ MORE....

Last week was supposed to be a planned short week of work. We left home on Sunday to stage for a load that picked up on Monday. Our first load was a short pick and deliver in the same day. As often happens, the pick up was delayed. READ MORE...

Merriam-Webster online defines multitasking as: “the performance of multiple tasks at one time.” There have been several studies that have suggested that multitasking actually slows us down more than it allows us to get more things done simultaneously. READ MORE...

Accidents happen fast, and for expedite fleets, speed is everything. Whether it's a van, box truck, or sprinter, even minor damage can stall operations and drain profits. READ MORE...

The plan was to stay out on the road until our next scheduled home time. Rarely do we ever get a load that takes us anywhere near home. Last week was an unexpected surprise. READ MORE...

For those who followed my generator installation, I left off with the need for an AGS module or Automatic Generator Start module... READ MORE...

Since electronic logging devices have become the norm and personal conveyance has been a part of the ELD, I have always found it to be the most undefined duty line in my log book. There has always seemed to be a lot of guidance, but not any well defined rules for its use... READ MORE...

Most of you should be aware by now that California is currently requiring trucks who run in their state to be registered with CARB (California Air Resources Board) for CTC (Clean Truck Check) emissions testing. READ MORE...

We have been doing some planning for what our retirement might look like... READ MORE...