If you're an expedite owner-operator--or in the process of becoming one--your decisions on how you build your truck directly impact your productivity and profit. But when you have dozens of options to consider for each section of the vehicle--from the cab and chassis, to the custom sleeper, to the truck body--how do you decide what's best for your business? One way to learn is from the experiences of successful owner-operators who have done it a few times. So, Expedite Now r...

If you're an owner-operator, you understand the importance of driver comfort to minimize fatigue, prevent injury, and stay focused while driving for long hours at a time. And if you're a smart fleet owner, you care about driver comfort because you want to keep the best drivers on your team. So, what options should you order on your next expediter straight truck to ensure the ride is as comfortable and stress-free as possible? Expedite Now magazine spoke with Nathan Meyer (equ...

Have an expedited trucker on your holiday shopping list? Don't know where to begin to figure out what gifts they would love and actually use? If you're stumped on what to get your favorite expediter, you've come to the right place. Here are six ideas to help you choose the perfect gift for your driver. 1. The Truck Driver's Pressure Relieving CushionSince your favorite expediter spends long hours behind the wheel, this seat cushion can help a driver feel better, be more ale...

This Saturday, December 17, is National Wreaths Across America Day, when thousands of volunteers will converge at Arlington Cemetery and over 1,100 other locations across the nation and abroad to remember America's fallen heroes, as they place a wreath on each veteran's grave, saying that person's name aloud and thanking them for their service to the nation. Since those wreaths are laid at the graves of military personnel, you might assume that the cost is covered by the gove...

Women In Trucking Association adds new Gold Level Partner, Expediter Services, to include President, Jason Williams to the board of directors. PLOVER, WI -- NOVEMBER 21, 2016 -- The Women In Trucking (WIT) Association is pleased to announce the addition of Expediter Services (ES) as a new Gold Level Partner. Expediter Services has a focus driven purpose to help people succeed. They have partnered with WIT to better serve women in expediting with an ever-growing opportunity. T...

Heather and Jason Hutchens--who you might recognize from their Our Life on the Road video blog on ExpeditersOnline.com--were looking for a career that would allow them to work and travel together. And after several months of extensive research in 2012, they discovered the opportunity they were seeking: expedited trucking. So, in January 2013, the Hutchens launched their new career together and haven't looked back. Prior to expediting, Jason had worked for a hot-shot delivery ...

One of the perks of being an expediter with the right credentials is that you get to haul exotic and often highly sensitive freight that pays really well. But that also makes your truck a high-value target for thieves. And if you're not careful, you could be putting your career in jeopardy. That's because if you're a victim of cargo theft but found to be negligent in the incident--such as for leaving the truck unattended or unlocked--not only would you be responsible for payi...

A liftgate mounted on the rear of your truck enables you to load and unload heavy cargo more efficiently, in a way that reduces your injury risk and shortens delivery times. But when it comes to liftgates, one size (or type) does not fit all applications. So, how do determine what's best for your business--and budget? Use this checklist to help you gather the information you need to make a smart decision. 1. Type of LiftgateThe first step is to choose the most appropriate lif...

When Dave Corfman started in expedited trucking with Roberts Express (now FedEx Custom Critical) in the mid 1980's, business was good. Real good. "The pay was phenomenal. It was nothing to get $3.00 or $4.00 a mile on a load. But, you know, competition has a way of changing the dynamics of that," Corfman recalls. At the time, Roberts Express was the pioneer and main player in expediting, with few competitors. Today, the market landscape has changed, with numerous carriers vyi...

As an expedite owner-operator or fleet owner, you have greater control over your financial destiny than you would as an employee. But you also take on more responsibility and risk. After all, you still have to pay for your truck, insurance premiums, and all sorts of on-going expenses, whether or not you're delivering enough loads to cover all your costs. So, if you're new to the expedite business, don't try to "figure it out" on your own and put your financial future in jeopa...