Tacoma/Seattle Expediting Opportunities??

west · Feb 27, 2003

I am intested in any information on what opportunities may exist in the Tacoma/Seattle area. I would also appreciate opinions as to if a straight truck would be the best to consider and what the licensing requirements are to drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

newthead · Feb 27, 2003

Hi West,
So far as can tell, you would best serve yourself by driving a D unit. I live in Portland. Most expediting is done east of the Mississippi but a lot of freight also comes west. You just have to be willing to be out several weeks at a time. I personally think the expediting market will increase greatly here on the "left" coast. It really is just a matter of time. Anyway, hope this helps!

Drive safe,
Sean

newthead · Feb 27, 2003

Oh, by-the-way you would need a class B CDL to drive a D unit. Also, FedEx Custom Critical, Con-Way Now and Dynamex are better for west-coast expediters (mostly because of their size). Maybe someone else who is actually an expediter from this end of the US could offer some info as well.

RichM · Feb 27, 2003

If memory serves me right I think there is a company called Sunny Express or Expedite that did advertise on this site.I think they are a California company that runs up and down the west coast.