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ment — everything from a one-ton truck to
a tractor-trailer and every size in between.
Perhaps the most common, though, is the
straight truck. A straight truck typically
features a 22-foot cargo box along with a
sleeper unit and can accommodate up to
6.5 tons of freight.
United States and Canada, and even into
Mexico.
Just as the equipment varies, so too does
the freight. It might be one box that's critical to a customer, or it might be several
truckloads for a major manufacturer. It's
all precious cargo, and the financial rewards can be lucrative for a hard-working
expediter.
The potential to make good money is one
factor that has led people from all walks of
life to move into expedited trucking. But
that's not the only potential reward.
A career in expedited trucking offers
plenty of opportunities to see different
locales, with freight moving all over the
For some couples, a career in expedited
trucking means the opportunity to work
and travel together. And there's plenty of
room for growth. Some expediters start
out with one truck and eventually own
their own small fleets.
So, if you want to learn more about expedited trucking, up close and personal,
the Expedite Expo is the place to be July
26 and 27. •
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For
more
information,
visit
http:expediteexpo.com or call 859-7462046.
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