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Last Updated: May 11, 2009 - 7:57:27 AM

How to Find a Good Fleet Owner  -  May 11, 2009

Expediter truck fleet owners are people who own a number of trucks and contract with drivers. In general, the owner purchases and maintains the truck, the drivers run the truck and the revenue earned by transporting expedited freight is split according to the contract they have. Some fleet owners own just a few trucks, others own dozens.




Business Planning for Expediters, Part 15  -  May 11, 2009
It may surprise some grizzled veterans of the road to know that white-collar people are as weak-kneed about pre-trip inspections, changing a headlamp, using a pallet jack and driving a truck as some seasoned truck drivers are about the simple tasks 9 to 5 business people do every day.

The Insurance Zone 6.2  -  May 11, 2009
Question from Brian G in Tampa, FL: I have seriously been considering moving on from the company I’m leased on to and starting my own authority. What do you think?

Business Planning for Expediters, Part 14  -  Mar 9, 2009
Most bankers don't have a clue about what it is like to drive a truck and work and live on the road. Some of them would be scared half to death if they found themselves sitting among truckers in the TV lounge of a truck stop.

The Insurance Zone 6.1  -  Mar 9, 2009
The economy and the effects to the trucking industry are directly impacting all parts of our expediting community. This is not "News" to anyone in the business, but a bit of good advice can help you navigate through the storm.

The Insurance Zone 5.6  -  Jan 10, 2009
Joe McCoy in SC emailed "How do I know my truck is covered for what it's worth in a loss... is that Physical Damage?"

Business Planning for Expediters, Part 13  -  Jan 10, 2009
This Business Planning for Successful Expediters series is following a business plan outline we introduced in part five. We will talk now about the Business Owners/Managers section, the sixth item in the outline.

Common Sense Expediter  -  Jan 10, 2009
Joe Manley and his wife Terry recently visited the Expedite Now offices to discuss plans he has for PROFESSIONAL EXPEDITER SERVICES, LLC a company he started out of his Perrysburg Ohio offices.

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