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I am not disagreeing with you but would be interested to know how you know what you said to be true. What data are you looking at? What information led you to form this view? I am asking because Diane and I will be speaking to expediter wannabees at an EO event on Thursday. Anticipating some...

The August, 2011 edition of Syleconomics includes information that shows rates are on the rise. If your carrier is paying you less, it might be wise to take a fresh look at the industry, current carrier practices and your role in the game.

Your friend is wise and courageous. He developed a plan and then had the courage to probe his inner self to identify the perception and judgement errors that led to the plan not working. He is well positioned to learn from his mistakes and move on better for the experience.

That same approach works today, but you have to be in a business relationship where your services are noticed and valued, and your name is remembered.

Notice your use of the word "should." You may belive things should or should not be a certain way but it does not follow that the carriers believe it too. Your "should" is not their obligation. Diane and I provide professional, safe and courteous service with every pick up and delivery. We...

Why do you love NLM? (And perhaps you can explain what NLM is to readers who may not be familiar?)

I'm glad you started this thread. I think an informative conversation can develop out of it. Regarding restaurant pricing and fright pricing, I would not draw parallels too close. So too with the value of your associate. It takes a deeper skill set to operate a restaurant day-to-day than it...

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...

See: Introduction to Expediting

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...