It’s common knowledge that driver turnover rates in the trucking industry tend to hover around or above the 100% mark. However, believe it or not, there are some fleets out there that have figured out a way to reduce their turnover rate. Which has shown to be more beneficial for both driver and company. Here are some suggestions for how to go about providing a better atmosphere for drivers, while lowering turnover. Show Them the Money “Money talks and BS walks,” right?!...

The 2022 Expedite Expo starts next week, July 15th and 16th, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is going to be the 21st year for the Expo, the premier gathering opportunity for those who reside in the expedite niche of the transportation industry. It’s a terrific opportunity to network, learn, and grow within yourself and within the trucking world. Our workshops this year are sponsored by Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions. Friday Kicks It Off Friday, July 15th, is the first full d...

They say that every person is going through something that we know nothing about, which is to modestly suggest that we should reserve judgements and keep our own preconceived ideas to ourselves and just let people be. To provide some weight to this train of thought, consider some of the following issues that have been affecting the commercial trucking landscape in recent weeks and months. Rising Fuel Prices Of course, this is the number one issue that typically stands at the ...

The 2022 Expedite Expo has partnered with those most popular party people at Hyfield Trucking to not only bring you the fast and furious fun of Casino Night, but to fantastically follow that up with the forever-famous after party from 10pm to midnight! Then, Tri-State Expedited Service, along with ExpeditersOnline.com, will deliciously wrap up the two-day expo festivities with the tantalizingly tasty post-Expo BBQ. Join us on Saturday afternoon, once the Expo has come to a cl...

Brake violations are just one of the many red flags recruiters are taught to look for on a Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report. Proper brake safety is routinely preached to drivers when they are in the midst of being trained to become Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. Whether driving over-the-road in a big rig, or perhaps as a local bus driver, the importance of brake safety cannot and should not be taken lightly. Brake Blitz Recently, almost 1,300 trucks...

The 2022 Expedite Expo, being held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 15th & 16th, is a great place to start for anyone who is looking for answers or searching for ways to increase their knowledge and productivity within the expedite industry. Whether you’re a truck driver, with twenty-plus years of over-the-road experience, and you’re just now setting foot into the expedite realm, or you’re new to commercial driving altogether, you may want to consider finding your way...

Operation Safe Driver Week is a safe-driving awareness and outreach initiative, aimed at improving the driving behaviors of passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers through educational and traffic enforcement strategies and interactions with various levels of law enforcement. The next Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16, 2022. So, mark your calendars. You’ve Been Warned Throughout Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personne...

With the 2022 Expedite Expo only weeks away, it’s high time to discuss some of the more intricate and educational goings on that will be taking place in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 15th and 16th. Every year, major players in the expedite game come to the Expo to share their knowledge and help educate the newbies and grizzled vets in the ways of hot shot trucking. This year will be no different. Check out the list of speakers, contributors and round-table guests who will be...

“If the check cashes, I’m good with it,” says longtime V3 Transportation driver and owner operator, Tommy Owens. And he’s been cashing in regularly since becoming the counted-on professional driver of some of the most heavily attended live concerts over the past five years or so. Bringing His Best for the Bands Tommy has hauled equipment and goods for some pretty heavy hitters in the entertainment industry. From KISS and Guns N’ Roses to J.Lo (Jennifer Lopez) and Ba...

The ongoing driver shortage has been a trending issue for years, and at last count there are roughly 80,000 driving positions in this country that are currently not being filled. Again, that’s something that has been a given within the trucking industry for over a decade. Most recently it’s the national shortage on baby formula, coupled with the continued skyrocketing fuel prices, that has a nation firmly in the grip of constant consternation. But for the moment let’s a...