Archive for September, 2014

The Truck Driver of Tomorrow

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

While some may see truck driving as an immutable, unchanging profession, the truth is that the industry is quickly headed in many different and exciting new directions at breakneck speed. The successful truck driver of 10 years from now may be a very, very different kind of person and employee than the successful truck driver of today.truck driver

According to Market Research firm Frost & Sullivan’s Sandeep Kar, the truck driver of the future will be younger, more highly educated, have a greater amount of technical acumen, and be paid significantly more than the truck drivers of today. Kar made these industry predictions at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, part of this month’s Great American Trucking Show. It’s not incredibly surprising. As navigation and transportation technology changes rapidly, so too must the workforce.  Younger drivers with more technological experience will inevitably have a leg up when it comes to learning and managing new technologies like partially self-driving trucks.

Despite these changes, the driver of the future will still probably be fueling up with diesel. While there is a consistent push to use more natural gas, it’s availability, now and for the conceivable future, is limited, particularly outside the United States. Still, Kar predicts that natural gas will see steadily increasing use within the US, albeit at a slow rate.

As for the trucks of 2022, they will undoubtedly be more fuel-efficient, leave a smaller carbon footprint, be safer, and have more built in “smart” technology, allowing communicate automatically to other drivers, through social media, and other infrastructures. These advances will help drivers boost productivity immensely and offer up to the minute ETAs.

Kar also said that there is an increased industry interest in failure detection systems that can detect and predict impending failure of any individual part of a truck, warning the driver, home office, and contacting the closest repair service simultaneously and automatically.

Here at Evan Transportation, we strive to stay current with shifting industry trends and technology to ensure that your product is being moved in the most-efficient and safest way possible. We hire professional truck drivers with excellent driving records, and maintain a fleet of trailers and vehicles that are reliable and ready to roll and are a top-notch freight provider with high-level customer service and a track record of dedication and industry excellence.

Evan Transportation was founded in 1992 by Jerry Wolfarth, who at the time had over 25 years of experience in the trucking and transportation industry. The initial operation consisted of a few trucks and drivers who were dedicated and professional. The goal of the company was, and remains, to provide excellent, dependable service.

Contact us today for all of your freight shipment needs or call us at 443-673-3365. We will discuss your tractor trailer options for the freight you wish to ship.

Before you hit the road, check us out on FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedIn and YouTube!

Source:

The Trucker.com

How to Ship Freight

Monday, September 15th, 2014

When whatever you’re shipping is too large in quantity, size, or weight to be handled by the postal service, your best option for getting it from one place to another is using freight. Freight carriers specialize in shipping anything heavier than 100 lbs, or anything that would take up too much room in a standard delivery vehicle. Freight can be shipped by land, air, rail, sea or any combination of the aforementioned.freight

When shipping over 8000 lbs of goods, you can typically either ship it in a dedicated container or in several smaller shipments containing other loads. Shipping in smaller groups is typically cheaper but actual price depends on what you’re shipping and how.

If the items you are shipping are fragile it’s your responsibility to take proper precautions and make sure your items are adequately protected. Everything should be appropriately boxed, crated, or packed, to ensure item safety. Packages should all be labeled and addressed and positioned at truck bed level for pick up, about 3-4 ft off the ground. If you cannot lift heavy items to this level, consider reserving a truck with a hydraulic gate.

It’s also important to remember that truck drivers are almost always paid exclusively to do only that: drive. However, most drivers with respectable companies will be glad to help you lift or load smaller packages onto their truck. Still, it is the responsibility of the shipping and receiving party to have hands available to help load or unload freight, especially if it’s something that cannot be easily moved by one person.

If you need materials and products moved in the Mid-Atlantic region, contact Evan Transportation. We hire professional drivers with excellent driving records, and maintain a fleet of trailers and vehicles that are reliable and ready to roll and are a top-notch freight provider with high-level customer service and a track record of dedication and industry excellence.

Evan Transportation was founded in 1992 by Jerry Wolfarth, who at the time had over 25 years of experience in the trucking and transportation industry. The initial operation consisted of a few trucks and drivers who were dedicated and professional. The goal of the company was, and remains, to provide excellent, dependable service.

Contact us today for all of your freight shipment needs or call us at 443-673-3365. We will discuss your tractor trailer options for the freight you wish to ship.

Before you hit the road, check us out on FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedIn and YouTube!

Source: Freight Center

Tractor Trailer Options for Freight

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

Tractor Trailer OptionsWhen you have freight that needs to be shipped, one truck doesn’t always fit all freight. There are several tractor trailer options available for freight transportation.  Some freight items don’t need any extra care during transportation, while food and other freight items might require specific temperatures during transportation. Other items may be too large to fit in one tractor trailer versus another. Before you transport your freight, you must first observe the items you are shipping. Based on your freight, you can then make an educated decision about which tractor trailer to use in your situation.

Tractor Trailer Options

 

  1. Box Truck- This tractor trailer option is commonly used when transporting furniture, large boxes, and large appliances. Furniture companies favor these types of trucks that come in a variety of sizes. The cargo area is separate from the truck and sits on a frame.
  2. Refrigerated Trailer- The trailer of this truck has the ability to be set at a lower temperature than the rest of the truck. The cargo area of the tuck can be cooled by either carbon dioxide agents or a small diesel engine to ensure the freight stays at the appropriate temperature.
  3. Flat Bed- The cargo area on a flatbed truck is open and on a completely flat surface. Freight that is larger in size or heavier in weight can be transported by a flat bed, along with freight that can be exposed to varying weather conditions.
  4. Semi-Trailer- Normally known as an 18 wheeler, semi-trailers are commonly found on busy highways. This tractor trailer option is used to ship LTL and FTL loads.

 

 

Evan Transportation was founded in 1992 by Jerry Wolfarth, who at the time had over 25 years of experience in the trucking and transportation industry. The initial operation consisted of a few trucks and drivers who were dedicated and professional. The goal of the company was to provide excellent, dependable service.

If you need materials and products moved in the Mid-Atlantic region, contact Evan Transportation. We hire professional drivers with excellent driving records, and maintain a fleet of trailers and vehicles that are reliable and ready to roll.

Contact us today for all of your freight shipment needs or call us at 443-673-3365. We will discuss your tractor trailer options for the freight you wish to ship.

Before you hit the road, check us out on FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedIn and YouTube!

 

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http://www.shippingdiscounts.com/what-types-of-trucks-are-used-in-freight-shipping/