Meet Sandi Putz. Sandi and her husband John have been on the road together as expediters for 13 years, spending the first six years as contract drivers before they became owner-operators in 2010. What led Sandi and John to become expediters? What advice does Sandi have for other women who may be considering a career in expedited trucking? EO recently spoke with Sandi to learn more about her journey--how she got started in expediting, the lessons she's learned along the way, ...

Load One, LLC, Taylor Michigan and App Nouveau Canada (ANC) Software Consulting Group have reached terms for ANC to act as Load One's exclusive transportation technology consultant and developer. ANC is a Software as a Service (SaaS) and mobile application development company serving government and private corporations with custom software and application solutions to meet their needs. This company is a newly formed corporation and was started by three experienced local devel...

A few years ago, Bob and Linda Caffee were about to arrive at the shipper in downtown San Diego to pick up a load of explosives at 2:00am when a speeding car careened around the corner and smashed into the rear of the Caffee's truck. "The police were very thankful the explosives weren't already loaded on the truck," Linda quips. But the impact still caused $27,000 of damage to the truck--and two-months of downtime for the Caffees. During that time, they drove for Expediter S...

The expedited trucking sector got its start in the early 1980's, not long after deregulation. And it began to flourish in the 1990's as automakers and other manufacturers turned to "just-in-time delivery" as an innovative strategy to reduce their parts inventories and improve production efficiencies. So, what has changed in expedited trucking since those early days? Quite a lot. But here are seven big changes that have played a major role in shaping the expedite business toda...

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...