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Christmas Tree Trucking
Tis the season to be jolly… tra la la la la, la, la! Yes, it’s that time of the year once again! Christmas tree season is here! However, have you given it a second thought to how your Christmas tree
A Guide to Heavy Haul Trucking
By weight, trucks move 72.5% of America’s freight each year. Trucks come in all sizes and shapes, but heavy cargo requires a special type of transportation called heavy haul trucking. Any truck driver who handles extra heavy cargo must take
Hazmat Regulations: How to Transport Hazardous Material
Hazardous materials hurt. More than 15,000 incidents involving hazardous materials occurred in 2020. Almost 14,000 of those incidents occurred on the highway. Many companies have tunnel vision. They focus on transporting hazardous material, but they don’t think about containers or
What Is Hot Shot Delivery?
In the U.S., there are more than 3.5 million people who work as truck drivers. In fact, one of the largest occupations in the United States is driving delivery trucks or large tractor-trailers. The trucking industry is a vital part
What Should You Know About Freight Forwarding Services?
When you release a shipment off your dock, are you confident how it gets handled on the way to its destination? There’s nothing worse than learning your freight is late or damaged on the way. Many businesses use freight forwarding
How to Choose the Right Trucking Company to Move Your Cargo
If you have a business and regularly need to transport goods, the trucking company you choose will significantly impact your success. There are many factors to consider when choosing an appropriate trucking company for transporting your cargo. Here is some
How to Choose the Best Trucking Logistics Company For Your Business
Last year, trucking accounted for 80% of the United State’s freight bills. Much of this is handled through what is known as a trucking logistics company. If you need freight moved, the reality is that it will almost always have
What Defines a Need for Heavy Haul Trucking Service?
President Biden has proposed more than $2.3 billion in infrastructure spending over the next eight years. Industries like construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing increase transportation needs as the economy continues to rebound. If you need to ship large equipment
6 Key Advantages of Hiring a Trucking Logistics Company
On any given day in the US, 3.5 million truck drivers are making their way across the nation. Even with changing times and new technology, our society continues to rely on the trucking industry to move goods and supplies. In
Going The Extra Mile
The American trucking industry employs 1.45 million employees. When it comes to getting your freight where it needs to go, they all matter. Customer service in the trucking industry includes every aspect of the service you receive, from placing your order
8 Crucial Hazmat Transportation Best Practices
In 2019 there were over 20,000 total hazmat transportation incidents. These resulted in almost 200 injuries and 6 deaths. Transporting hazardous materials can be dangerous, but only when done the wrong way. Following these 8 hazmat transportation best practices will ensure
New Year, New Challenges? Your Complete Guide to Trucking Logistics in 2021
Are you working in the trucking industry, and wondering what 2021 will hold? After global pandemics, a shift towards social isolation, and an increase in digital retail, the freight industry has a busy year ahead. But as an industry professional