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Have you ever had one of those weeks where things could have turned out very differently than they did? We recently had such a week. The week was filled with near misses through no fault of our own. READ MORE...

If you carry tools on your truck to perform light mechanical work (or even extensive repairs), you probably have at least basic tools. Inevitably, you will probably need to do some sort of roadside repair to wiring on your truck. Maybe you are just adding some lights or maybe you need to repair...

New truck drivers will hear these acronyms and abbreviations thrown about by others in the industry and not really know what they mean, so I compiled a short list of the more common ones (there are many others). READ MORE...

This weekend we purchased groceries through Instacart. This is not something that we do often so when we do it is a big deal. We placed our order and then we watched as the shopper picked the order, checked out, drove to our location and delivered the order. READ MORE...

Here’s a brief highlight of what professional truck drivers will agree on and what the rookies need to know before taking the wheel to the highways. READ MORE...

I would guess that most everyone has heard of, and understands, compounding interest. Have you ever considered compounding efficiency? Which, in turn, compounds revenue. READ MORE...

With no Expedite Expo this year that means we do not need to do a pre-show and post-show article. That got us to thinking how about looking back over the years we have been to the show and do some reminiscing. We thought it would be best to break this up into two articles. This one will be...

Everyone in trucking knows that parking for semis is at a premium. Where do you park for a mandatory 30 minute break? How often don’t we see drivers take their break in the fuel island? We see a driver walk into a truck stop with a duffle bag in hand knowing full well that they will take a...

ExpeditersOnline.com just learned that CIS has a brand new opportunity for Owner Ops and small Motor Carriers to save quite a bit of money. READ MORE...

Hope from Mother Trucker Yoga (MTY) is asking for input in a survey about what drivers would like to see inside their trucks for health and fitness. Please take the time and provide input. READ MORE... TAKE SURVEY HERE!!

Here’s a brief highlight of what professional truck drivers will agree on and what the rookies need to know before taking the wheel to the highways. READ MORE...

I would guess that most everyone has heard of, and understands, compounding interest. Have you ever considered compounding efficiency? Which, in turn, compounds revenue. READ MORE...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released the new date for the speed limiter rule for heavy duty trucks. They are now saying May of 2025 is when to expect to see it. READ MORE...

We are just over half way through the year. What do your numbers look like? Do you track your revenue? How about your expenses? Do you track your fuel economy? What about your rate per mile to the truck? All of these numbers will tell us how our truck is performing as well as how our business is...

Accident liability plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of downtime claims, especially for individuals seeking compensation for lost income and wages after an accident. READ MORE...

Does it seem like good fortune happens to others while you are always having less than desirable outcomes happen to you? Are these things happening to you or by you? READ MORE...

With no Expedite Expo this year that means we do not need to do a pre-show and post-show article. That got us to thinking how about looking back over the years we have been to the show and do some reminiscing.... READ MORE...

So many of our trucker friends talk about the cruises or other vacations on which they have gone. When we take time off... READ MORE...

Driving can certainly have its challenges some days more than others. As the years and miles roll by, you start to recognize patterns or behaviors from other drivers that can indicate to you that a particular vehicle is about to do something that even the driver may not be aware they are about...

What happens if you are in an accident? What happens if you are hauling freight? What happens if you are injured? What happens if you have pets? What happens? READ MORE...