Career truck drivers often gravitate toward the independence of solo life on the open road. There's something undeniably appealing about piloting your own rig across the country, answering mainly to dispatch and the Department of Transportation, and getting paid to see America mile by mile. Solitude can be peaceful. Autonomy can be empowering. For many, that freedom is the very reason they got into trucking in the first place. However, as rewarding as solo driving can be, it ...

For years, expedite freight has been referred to as "the Band-Aid" of the trucking industry. The go-to solution when something goes wrong and time is no longer a luxury. That description still fits, but it no longer tells the whole story. Today, expedite freight has evolved into one of the most dependable, profitable, and strategically important segments of logistics, offering drivers and owner operators a unique opportunity to work smarter, not just harder. At its core, expe...

In the transportation industry, honesty is a door that swings both ways. Not only are drivers seeking employment and expecting a straight-up recruiter to give them the honest scoop on what to anticipate with a potential company, there is also a certain level of honesty that recruiters require out of potential driving candidates as well. And as long as we're being honest, both sides could certainly learn a thing or two from one another. Don't Tell Me A Tale A recruiter who tel...

New Year, New Adventures! Trucking brings many adventures throughout a day, week, month and year. This year has not disappointed. We were scheduled to pick up a load on Monday when, surprise of all surprises, an unexpected adventure presented itself. When unexpected situations arise we have to handle them quickly and efficiently. We had to give up the load that we were getting ready to pick up and also missed out on another opportunity for later in the week. Not to worry. We ...

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Most people make resolutions to mark the beginning of a new year. And, most folks also tend to break their resolutions within the first months of the new year as well. Precisely why I don't like to make resolutions, I prefer to set goals. This past year, I set three goals for 2025 but struggled to achieve even one of them. So, with a brand new 2026 upon us, I've rolled over those previous three goals that went unaccomplished and I'm going to try again. Let's see how this year...

From the team at ExpeditersOnline.com, we'd like to take a few moments to pause and reflect on how the years may seem to endlessly advance but the base formula for expedited gift shopping and giving remains unchanged. During the holidays, many in the truck driving community that we love and hold dear are busy working to help maintain an economy that is largely based on buying and selling. Most folks don't typically consider much beyond the customary exchanging of funds in ord...

The Right Decision? Truck drivers make decisions all day, every day. Owner operators have even more decisions to make as compared to drivers employed by a trucking company. Some of the decisions that all drivers make are which routes to take to avoid construction, accidents or weather. Owner operators also need to decide which loads to take, when to do maintenance on the truck or even when to go home. We had similar decisions to make a few weeks ago. We made a delivery that p...

'Tis the season, and that time of year when we head out into the shops and stores in search of the best possible gifts for the ones we love. It's the holiday season, after all! And whether you prefer to do your spending whilst braving the wilds of malls and department stores on Black Friday, or you've adopted the far less stressful route of online present pursuance, I figured it might be nice to share some ideas for gift considerations. I've always appreciated a gift that som...

Sprinter vans in the expedite industry are all the rage. But do you have all the right info you need to get started? Today's episode covers the importance of working with REALISTIC numbers when formulating your business plan.. Follow along ?? with Rob Podeszwa of Jung Express, and host Brandon Baxter, as they discuss the ins and outs of Sprinter van ownership within the world of Expedite. It's ExpediteNOW! Transcript: Brandon Baxter: Welcome to the Expedite Now podcast pre...