If you've had any exposure to expedited trucking, you've come across Linda Caffee's name. Linda and her husband Bob got started as expedite owner-operators in 2005 and have since grown into highly sought-after ambassadors and mentors to the industry, sharing the lessons they've learned on the road to inspire other expediters to fulfill their business dreams. EO recently caught up with Linda to learn more about her personal story--how she got started in expediting, what chall...

What are the key trends to watch in expedited trucking in 2017? What direction is the expedite market heading--will it grow, hold steady, or hit economic headwinds? We asked three industry experts to peer into their crystal ball and share what they see for 2017. Here are the highlights. On 2017 Market Outlook ..."I think 2017 will prove to be a very robust year for the expedite industry," predicts John Elliott, chief executive officer for Load One LLC, an expedited trucking c...

This is the final installment of a three-part series to introduce you to each type of vehicle typically used for expediting. The first two articles covered "Why I Chose a Tractor" and "Why I Chose a Straight Truck." Rick Guffey is an owner-operator and fleet owner who has leased with Square One Transport and Logistics since 2015. He owns three 2015 Ram Promaster extended wheelbase, high-roof cargo vans. One is a 2500 model, and the other two are 3500's. So, why did Guffey cho...

As an expediter, you may feel like you don't have much control over your destiny. You're waiting on your next load. Regulations are constantly changing. And the freight market slows down or picks up, without you being able to do a thing about it. So, how can you gain a greater sense of control over your business-and life-in an uncertain environment? It starts with effective goal-setting. The idea here is that if you don't set your own goals, you'll find yourself constantly re...

Gain more control over your income potential. Travel and see the country on someone else's dime. Start a new career to work closely with your spouse. These are just a few reasons that make expedited trucking an attractive business opportunity. But how do you determine whether the expedite life would be right for you...before you take the plunge? How do you get started in the business a way that minimizes risk of failure and maximizes your potential? And what are the factors y...

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 ...