Here's how one husband and wife team arrived at that decision. When Tom and Tina Evans stepped out on their own as expedite owner-operators in 2001, they were looking for a business that would give them complete control over their financial future. Both husband and wife were in retail management positions -- Tom worked for a local family-owned furniture; Tina managed a shoe department at a local K-Mart. But, at that time, they both felt their jobs were at risk of layoffs and ...

More potential loads, higher pay rates, less impact from hours of service rules -- these are just a few advantages of team driving compared to going solo. But team driving isn't for anyone. And savvy solo expediters can still do very well for themselves financially. So, before you move forward with a potential driving partner -- whether it's your spouse, relative, friend or acquaintance -- keep these five considerations in mind. 1. Decision-making As a solo driver, you only h...

When it comes to trucking regulations, June 2015 was a busy month with federal agencies announcing a new finalized rule (electronic stability control), a proposed rule (Phase 2 GHG emissions), and strong recommendation (collision avoidance systems). But as an expedite owner-operator or fleet owner, why should you care? How will these announcements impact your business? ExpeditersOnline.com has combed through the government's press releases and hundreds of pages within the rul...