Expediter Workshop Series heads to Knoxville Feb. 15

Feb 9, 2006

The next stop for the Expediter Workshop Series is Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Holiday Inn Select off Interstate 40/75. Workshop attendees will learn about the top issues facing current and potential expedite owner-operators, including how to develop sound business practices.

Speakers and topics include:

“An introduction to expedited trucking” by Kyle Ochs of Expedite Solutions;

“10 things to know about buying a truck” by Jon Mosier, expedite truck specialist;

“The business of an expedite owner-operator,” by Dave Corfman, owner-operator; and

“Expedite truck preventive maintenance,” by Heath Wood, expedite truck specialist.

There is no charge to attend the workshop. For more information or to register, call 859-746- 2046, ext 102 or go here.

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