January 31, 2022 4:38 pm
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Many people get scared when driving alongside oversized trucks. It’s natural, as these large vehicles have an imposing presence; however, staying calm around oversized trucks will help keep you, the truck driver and everyone around you safe. Below, we cover some information on oversized truck driving as well as tips for oversized truck safety. Use the tips to safely travel alongside oversized trucks. Oversized trucks take longer to brake While good brakes on a small car make it easy to stop at the drop of a hat, oversized truck drivers don’t have this luxury. Braking is sometimes a difficult process when driving an oversized truck. Be sure to give oversized truck drivers behind you plenty of space before braking. You... View Article
December 28, 2021 10:46 pm
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When you need to transport goods, you’ll see many terms thrown around. For example, you may be wondering what freight delivery is, and how it relates to your business. You want transportation that’s reliable, affordable and timely. No matter if you’re in construction or retail, getting goods from one place to another on time is the responsibility of trucking services. Let’s look at freight delivery and how it works. What are the types of freight delivery? This is the most cost-effective way to move goods across the country. Freight delivery is used to ship large quantities of items, whether it’s car parts, lumber or building supplies. Here are the main types of delivery services available: Less than truckload (LTL): Choose... View Article
December 14, 2021 10:46 pm
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If a shipper or broker has a relatively small load, they will often call on the services of hot shot truckers. Their services are useful for time-sensitive loads in a range of industries. Let’s take a closer look at how these drivers and operators work. What is a hot shot trucker? Hot shot truck drivers often utilize super-duty pickup trucks with trailers rather than semi trucks. This can be a lucrative business, especially for owner-operators, and is sometimes the starting point for drivers who later go on to operate big rigs. It’s easier to qualify for insurance, and has lower operational costs. Hot shot truckers may have experience in transporting a range of load types, along with the necessary equipment.... View Article
November 30, 2021 10:37 pm
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The terms tow straps and recovery straps often get used interchangeably when talking about straps for hot shot trucking hauls, but it’s important to know that they’re not the same thing. Continue reading to learn the differences between the two types of straps. Tow straps Tow straps are usually made from polypropylene or Dacron, so they don’t stretch when they’re tying down a cargo load or hauling another vehicle. Each strap has a hook that’s designed to attach to predefined towing spots on the vehicle being transported. Towing straps aren’t ideal for transporting a vehicle long distances, though. For that, we’ll want a cradle or tow bar to handle most of the load. Recovery straps The main difference between tow... View Article
November 16, 2021 10:37 pm
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A flatbed truck is often your best bet when you need to get a large load from one destination to another. Flatbed trailers are 53 feet long and 102 inches wide and don’t have walls or a roof. As long as the load is properly secured, you can transport pretty much anything and everything on a flatbed. But some goods are better suited for flatbed trucking than others. Continue reading to learn more about residential and commercial flatbed trucking purposes: Building materials: Lumber, scaffolding, concrete, brick and any other construction materials are typically moved on a flatbed truck. Flatbeds are the preferred trucks for these heavy materials because they can be easily loaded and unloaded with cranes. Construction equipment: It’s... View Article
