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    It's a Team's Life Safe Winter Driving : Kelly Plumb

    Driving a semi-truck on icy or snowy roads is one of the most demanding and dangerous situations a professional driver faces. Jack-knifing, loss of traction, and long stopping distances are the biggest risks. READ MORE...
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    Fuel for Thought Reliable Knowledge : Greg Huggins

    Is your knowledge reliable? Today we have access to so much information from so many sources. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Thank You : Kelly Plumb

    Thank you to the invisible army that keeps America’s millions of trucks and the billions of dollars in freight economy rolling 24/7/365... READ MORE...
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    Fuel for Thought Patience and Pumpkin Pie : Greg Huggins

    Thanksgiving is upon us again. Watch out this week for additional traffic, distracted drivers and lost travellers. There will be more traffic on the roadways not going to their daily destinations... READ MORE...
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    Fuel for Thought Are You a Mutant? : Greg Huggins

    Are you a mutant? Are you evolving? It has been said that mutation leads to evolution. While this was in the context of species evolving, it got me to thinking about where else this theory could apply... READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Making Decisions : Kelly Plumb

    In the truck driving universe and in particular the expedite trucking world, decisions are being made all day, every day. Decisions such as which loads to take, which routes to drive, when to get maintenance done on the truck or even when to go home. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life It's That Time of Year : Kelly Plumb

    A DOT physical is required for every commercial driver license (CDL) holder. Dave’s medical card is about to expire. Things have been slow lately so we decided to take the time to get this task done while we had the opportunity. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life Changing Weather : Kelly Plumb

    One constant challenge that drivers face, no matter the route or season, is the unpredictable nature of weather. From blizzards to heatwaves, changing weather conditions demand adaptability, preparation, and resilience. READ MORE...
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    Rescue Your Revenue Don’t Make It Worse: How Mitigation Protects Your Downtime Claim : Kelsea Eckert

    Something many truckers don’t realize: if you don’t take the right steps to lessen those losses, you could lose your right to recover them later. That’s called “mitigation of damages”, and it’s one of the most common reasons insurance companies deny or reduce downtime claims. READ MORE...
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    It's a Team's Life How to Find the Perfect Team Trucking Partner : Kelly Plumb

    Finding the perfect team trucking partner requires careful consideration to ensure compatibility, reliability, and shared goals. Here’s a concise guide to help you: READ MORE....
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    NEW VIDEO SERIES!

    ExpediteNow Podcast episode 3: Today's episode is part 2 of the business plan and covers the need for a proper budget and financial plan. Find the link to Episode 2 HERE!
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    It's a Team's Life Why Team Trucking Pays Off : Kelly Plumb

    Team trucking, where two drivers operate a single truck to keep it moving nearly continuously, offers significant benefits for both drivers and companies. Below is a breakdown of why team trucking pays off, based on industry insights and operational advantages... READ MORE...
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    NEW VIDEO SERIES!

    ExpediteNOW podcast episode 2: Today's episode covers the importance of creating a business plan BEFORE you buy that van. Find the link to Episode 2 HERE!
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    It's a Team's Life Quarterly Checkup : Kelley Plumb

    Another quarter is in the books. How is your business doing? Are you on track to making a profit? Are you behind? Do you even know? READ MORE...
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    NEW VIDEO SERIES!

    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!
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    It's a Team's Life Being Helpful : Kelly Plumb

    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...
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    Rescue Your Revenue Mitigation Matters: Protecting Your Income as an Expediter After an Accident : Kelsea Eckert

    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...
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    Rescue Your Revenue When Your Authority Gets Revoked by Mistake: What Carriers Need to Know About First-Party Claims : Kelsea Eckert

    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...
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    Where is everyone

    Thank you for your service!! :american-flag2:
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    Where is everyone

    Yes! according to FB, he's in Tampa now.
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