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 ...

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...