Whether you?re a driver, owner-operator, or fleet owner, you?re looking for new ideas and relationships that can help you stack the odds of success in your favor. And that?s precisely what you?ll find at Expedite Expo. Launched in 2001, Expedite Expo is the only trade show in the world geared exclusively to the expediting trucking industry. And today, the Expo?which runs July 20 and 21 at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Ky.?has grown to attract thousands of attendees acros...

?An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.? This quote by Benjamin Franklin captures the essence of what you can expect by attending Expedite Expo 2018. That's because a two-day investment at the Expo will pay dividends in terms of expanding your industry knowledge and network to help you grow your business?whether you?re a driver, owner-operator, or fleet owner. Launched in 2001, Expedite Expo is the only trade show in the world geared exclusively to the expediting...

If you?re new to expedited trucking or a fleet owner looking to expand, a used expediter straight truck can save you money upfront. But it also brings big risks that could sink your business if you?re not careful. So, how can you improve your odds of making a smart purchase decision?and protect your financial future? Avoid these six mistakes when shopping for a used truck. Mistake #1. Choosing an undersized engine. The engine size is crucial to determining whether the truck ...

There are several pros & cons to consider when researching what type of vehicle to get into for expediting. We share some the ones we considered and why we chose to go with a straight truck. ...

The 17th edition of Expedite Expo, held July 14 and 15 at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Ky., had a big first: the delivery of the Expediter of the Year award to the first-ever winner, Robert Burton. An owner-operator leased to V3 Transportation, Burton was nominated for the award by his wife and co-owner Christy. ?Robert is so much more than an expedite driver,? says Christy Burton. ?Robert is an owner-operator, as well as a great human being. He goes above and beyond to...

Gearing up for the Expedite Expo was no easy task this year. Not only did we have workshops to prepare for we needed to prep a truck for the Freightliner Team Run Smart Pre-Trip Challenge...

The Pre-Trip Challenge is just that a challenge that is also a learning experience. With less drivers on paper logs the officers are looking for other easy violations...

Perhaps you?re a driver seeking tips on how to boost your income. Or, you?re an owner-operator looking to take your business to the next level. Or, you?re a fleet owner wanting to expand your knowledge--and driver contacts--to grow your fleet. Whatever your role and goal is on the expedited trucking journey, Expedite Expo 2017 has something to offer to help you put your career in high gear. Launched in 2001, Expedite Expo is the only trade show in the world geared exclusively...

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If you're looking to become an expedite owner-operator, one of the most important decisions you'll make is the vehicle you'll drive. That's because your vehicle -- whether it's a cargo van, straight truck, or tractor-trailer -- determines which trucking carriers you can sign with, what size and types of loads you can take on, and ultimately how much money you'll be able to make (and keep).? But bigger isn't always better and cheaper isn't always more profitable. So, how do yo...