Straight Shot Express LLC

10/19/2026

3 signs a straight truck is the right call for your shipment:

1️⃣ It's more than a van can handle, but nowhere near a full truckload.
2️⃣ The delivery site is tight: a downtown dock, a job site, a facility a tractor-trailer can't maneuver into.
3️⃣ Timing is non-negotiable and you'd rather not wait to fill out a trailer.

Straight trucks hit the sweet spot for mid-size, time-sensitive freight, and Straight Shot Express runs them as part of our expedited service nationwide.

Not sure which equipment fits your load? Reach out. We'll help you size it right the first time.

10/15/2026

Cargo Thefts Dropped in Q2 — So Why Did Losses Double?

Fewer thefts, far bigger losses. That's the unsettling math behind cargo crime in 2026. 🔍

Verisk CargoNet reported that cargo theft incidents fell 26% year over year in Q2 — but total estimated losses more than doubled to $304.6 million, up from $135.6 million a year earlier.

What's driving it:
🔹 Thieves are targeting the right shipment, not just more shipments — focusing on metals and enterprise technology that resell fast
🔹 Business email compromise remained the primary entry point for the most sophisticated schemes
🔹 The average incident with a reported value ran about $564,000

As CargoNet's Keith Lewis put it, lower incident volume shouldn't be mistaken for lower risk.

What this means for shippers: The weakest point is increasingly the identity of who picks up your freight. Working with a carrier you can verify from dock to delivery is your first line of defense.

At Straight Shot Express, there's no mystery about who's moving your load — direct, accountable, nationwide.

Protect your freight. Reach out.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4AC8AKX

Cargo theft incidents were down 26% in the second quarter 2026 compared with the same time a year ago but it turns out that thieves stole expensive items

10/13/2026

Myth vs. Reality

Myth: "Expedited freight is only for emergencies."

Reality: Expedite is a planning tool, not just a panic button.

Hot shot service is built for shipments that fall in the gap between LTL and full truckload: too urgent to sit in a terminal, too small to justify a 53' trailer. That's a common situation, not a rare one.

Think:
🔸 Machine parts that need to arrive before a shift starts
🔸 A pallet or two that missed the outbound truck
🔸 Trade show materials on a tight timeline
🔸 Medical or industrial equipment that can't wait

Straight Shot Express runs hot shot and ground expedite service across the U.S., so the right-sized truck is ready when you are, whether it's a crisis or just smart scheduling.

Have a load that fits? Reach out and let's talk timing.

10/09/2026

🚛 NEENAH/MENASHA CLASS A CDL DRIVERS — WE’RE HIRING!

Looking for a local driving job that gets you home every day? Straight Shot Express is hiring Full-Time Class A CDL Drivers in the Neenah/Menasha, WI area.

💰 $6,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
💵 $27/hour
🏠 Home Daily
☀️ 1st Shift Positions Available
🌴 Paid Time Off (PTO)
💼 401(k) Match
🩺 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
🏆 Quarterly Bonuses

This is a full-time position, and drivers must be available to work 40+ hours per week.

If you’re an experienced Class A CDL driver looking for competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to stay local and be home every day, Straight Shot Express wants to hear from you.

📍 Neenah/Menasha, Wisconsin

📱Call today to apply!

10/07/2026

The Longest Freight Downturn on Record Just Ended

After three and a half years, the freight market finally turned a corner.

Cass Information Systems reported that freight shipments rose 2.1% year over year in August — the first annual gain since January 2023, ending a 42-month downturn that was the longest on record.

What the data shows:
▪️ Truckload linehaul rates jumped 11.3% year over year, the largest increase since June 2022
▪️ Shipments were up 5.6% month over month, essentially reversing the June and July declines
▪️ Contract rates are adjusting higher even as spot rates cool

What this means for shippers: A recovering market means tightening capacity and rising rates. When trucks get harder to book, time-critical freight is the first thing that can't afford to wait for the next available carrier.

Straight Shot Express keeps your urgent freight moving direct, nationwide — no matter which way the market turns.

Need it there on deadline? Reach out.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4dbFMyL

The longest freight downturn on record y/y ended in August with a 2.1% gain in shipments, signaling a potential recovery.

10/05/2026

It's 2:47 PM. Your production line goes down. The replacement part is 600 miles away, and every hour of downtime is costing you five figures.

This is where a "standard" freight option doesn't cut it.

Ground expedite means your shipment gets a dedicated truck, a direct route, and a driver who is focused on one thing: your freight, delivered on time. No consolidation. No waiting for a full trailer. No terminals along the way.

Straight Shot Express specializes in exactly these time-critical moves, with coverage across the United States.

When the clock is the enemy, reach out. We'll get it moving.

10/03/2026

Hairnets on, aprons tied, and a whole lot of Valley Express red in the room.

Last Thursday, team members from across the Valley Express Family of Companies rolled up their sleeves at Oshkosh Corporation's Feed the Body, Feed the Soul event, packing food staples that go directly to local food pantries and families facing food insecurity.

Every year, this event brings together more than 1,200 volunteers worldwide to pack over 250,000 pounds of food, with live music keeping the energy up the whole time. Locally, the food heads to neighbors in need through Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up and gave a few hours of their day. We move freight for a living, but this is the kind of work that reminds us why community matters. Proud to stand alongside Oshkosh Corporation and the other volunteers who made it happen.

Learn more about Feed the Body, Feed the Soul: https://bit.ly/4rDOdZG

10/01/2026

🚛 Behind Every Fast Delivery Is a Driver Who Makes It Happen 🚛

At Straight Shot Express, our drivers are more than part of the team — they are the team. Every time-sensitive shipment, every coast-to-coast haul, every successful delivery starts with your commitment to getting the job done right.

From expedited freight to critical Hot Shot runs, our drivers keep America’s supply chains on track — with precision, professionalism, and pride.

✅ Steady, reliable freight
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Nationwide driving opportunities
✅ A culture built on respect and transparency

Looking for a career where you’re valued as more than just a number? You belong here.

👉 Apply now: https://straightshotexpress.com/drive-for-straight-shot/

Join a carrier that puts drivers first — and drives success together.

09/29/2026

There are 3.5 million truck drivers on America's roads — and only about 311,000 legal places for them to stop and rest. 🅿️

That's roughly one parking spot for every 11 drivers, and it's costing the industry more than you'd think.

The numbers:
🛑 Seven out of 10 drivers break the law just to pull over and get some sleep.
💸 Drivers waste more than $100 billion a year — in fuel, time, and productivity — searching for parking.
⚠️ When truck stops and rest areas fill up at night, drivers are forced onto on-ramps, off-ramps, and highway shoulders — a real safety hazard.

What this means for shippers: Parking scarcity eats into drivers' available hours and adds unpredictability to transit times. Carriers who plan routes and rest stops carefully keep freight moving on schedule instead of losing hours to the hunt for a safe spot.

At Straight Shot Express, disciplined route planning is part of how we keep time-critical freight on track — nationwide, and on deadline.

Got a load that can't afford to sit? Reach out.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3SyUdG7

More than 3.5 million truck drivers transport products across the U.S, but there are only about 311,000 places for them to legally pull over.

09/25/2026

Small, urgent load? You don't need a full trailer — you need speed. 🔥

Hot Shot service is built for exactly that: smaller, time-sensitive shipments that need to move fast and direct, without waiting to fill a truck.

Why shippers choose Hot Shot:
⚡ Fast dispatch for urgent, smaller freight
🛣️ Direct routing — pickup to delivery, no extra stops
💡 A cost-effective option when you don't need a full truckload but can't afford to wait

Straight Shot Express keeps your Hot Shot freight moving nationwide, on your timeline.

Got an urgent load that can't sit? Reach out.