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CEO John Elliott rattled off Load One's achievements in the fast-paced world of expedited shipping during a chat with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller on the FreightWavesTV show "Fuller Speed Ahead." "When you look at the world of transportation or trucking, everyone wants to optimize, squeeze every penny and learn how to preplan," Elliott said. "We're the polar opposite. We deal with everything on the fly." Elliott compared expedited services to calling an ambulance in that yo...

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After a handful of high-profile crashes in 2018 involving vehicles in "autonomous mode," I assumed the hype around autonomous vehicles (AVs) would tamp down significantly. And, for the most part, it has. Today, most automakers have pushed back their once-aggressive timelines for full (Level 5) driverless vehicles-that can drive themselves anywhere, at any speed, under any conditions-to some time later the next decade. But, when you look at just one step down to Level 4, where...

For the second year in a row, Full Circle TMS, a web-based transportation management software (TMS) provider, is excited to be named as one of the top 100 Freight Technology companies according to FreightWaves. The Freight.Tech 100 recognizes the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight. Nominations were sought, and a panel chosen by FreightWaves narrowed the list of more than 1,200 nominations to 100 companies. "I'm humbled that our small, start-up technology comp...

You're looking to purchase an expedite straight truck that will strike the right balance between your lifestyle needs, business objectives, and budget. But making a sizeable five-or six-figure investment in a truck can give you heartburn if you don't know what to look for. So, what should you consider when purchasing an expedite straight truck? Expedite Now recently spoke with John Lalonde, sales representative at Buckeye Western Star. He recommends that new owner-operators k...

As a commercial truck driver, you're a target. If your truck is involved in a collision, you can bank on the fact that the finger of blame will be pointed at you, unless you can prove otherwise. That's where dash cams come in. "As independent contractors or small business owners, I think dash cams are a must," says Jason Hutchens, an owner-operator who, with his wife Heather, shares advice on all things expediting on The Crafty Trucker Youtube channel. "The way people drive t...

You're an expediter with an Amazon Prime account because you like the product selection, cost savings, and convenience. But how do you get packages delivered to you while you're away from home for weeks at a time? Amazon offers a service to solve this challenge that folks in the expedite industry are just beginning to notice-and use: Amazon Hub Lockers. In fact, YouTubers Jerry McCallister and Don Clute with Expediter Boogie (watch video) and Heather and Jason Hutchens with T...

A union strike that shuts down several automotive plants. Trade wars that create economic uncertainty. A drone attack in Saudi Arabia that drives up global oil prices. These are just a few recent events outside of your control that may be impacting your business as an expediter. So, how do you respond when your business starts taking a hit? Focus on what you can control-cash management. Ideally, you will have built up a large enough emergency fund to weather most economic st...

The driver shortage is the most critical issue in the trucking industry, with driver retention taking the third spot, according to the American Trucking Research Institute's (ATRI) most recent survey. Tim Hindes, CEO at Stay Metrics, cited this study during his talk on "Driver Retention: Engage, Reward, and Keep Your Best Driver" at Expedite Expo 2019 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in July. "[ATRI] asks every year: 'What's keeping you up at night? What are the most critical things yo...