Spotlight News

Year: 2016

  • No CDL. No Problem.

    October 14, 2016

    In the world of science, there’s a principle know as Occam’s Razor: the easiest solution to a problem is usually the best. This rule can also be applied to Expediting. Just ask Independent Contractors Randy and Starr Hill, a husband and wife team who found a simple solution to a big problem, with help from Expediter Services.

  • Expediting 2016: The State of Finance, Credit and Lending

    October 11, 2016

    Fluctuations in business are nothing new, and as Expediters, we’ve learned to take the good times with the bad. It’s no secret that 2016 has seen a soft environment for freight. According to the CASS Freight Index report, as of June, freight is down 8.8 percent from June 2015. This situation is causing pressure on lending markets, as well as…

  • There’s No Glass Ceiling in Our Trucks

    September 29, 2016

    As more and more women enter into Expediting, their roles vary depending upon their skill set and business goals. For instance, not all women are drivers. Many gravitate toward other opportunities that support and grow the company business, including recruiting, bookkeeping and freight management, to name a few. It is becoming even more clear that as women move into Expediting,…

  • A New Straight Truck & More Opportunity

    September 20, 2016

    It seems that everyday, more and more people are discovering the advantages of the Expediting lifestyle. Not only is it a great way to make a living, it’s also a terrific way for a husband and wife team (or anyone for that matter) to spend time together, traveling the country in the comfortable accommodations offered by a quality straight truck.…

  • ES Supports My Choices

    September 15, 2016

    Former NBA coach, Pat Riley famously said, “Look for your choices, pick the best one, then go with it.” Although he was referring to the game of basketball, his advice can easily be applied to the business of Expediting. In this issue of Spotlight News, we look at the Expediting career of Paul Smith, a former Owner Operator who parked…

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