Archive for November, 2014

Choosing the Tractor Trailer for your Freight

Monday, November 24th, 2014

When choosing the right tractor trailer for your freight shipment, you may want to ask, “What are my tractor trailer options?” and “how do I know this is the best option for my freight shipment?” These are good questions, but when choosing a tractor-trailer you should also take things like budget, timeline, and what you’re shipping into consideration.

Let’s say you’re transporting cars, for example. If you’re transporting high-end cars, you may want to choose an enclosed car transport over open transport for greater protection. An open transport means the car sits on an open trailer pulled by a car or truck.

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If you’re transporting multiple cars, you’ll want to look into multi-car, double-level tractor-trailers. These are technically open transport tractor-trailers, but they allow you to carry more cars over more distance.  However, they also have their downfall. Because they are carrying such a large load, these tractor-trailers are slower and can’t navigate well in residential areas.

If you’re looking for a faster option, look into one-level multi-car trailers. These trailers can carry about 2 or 3 cars at a time, and although they are more expensive, the driver can easily navigate through all needed areas.

Before you choose just any tractor-trailer for your freight, be sure to do your research. Ask yourself the questions mentioned above, and see what your needs and wants are for your freight shipment. If you have questions about choosing a tractor-trailer for your freight, contact Evan Transportation.

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 Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube!

 

Source: http://guides.uship.com/autos/types-of-transports-trailers-and-trucks/

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Electronic Device Rules Updated

Tuesday, November 18th, 2014

Truck Device Rules

According to a recent report by the Department of Transportation, a “Final Rule” will be published regarding the use of electronic devices with trucks come September of 2015. Once these mandates have been published, they will begin to be enforced by the law come September of 2017. This recent report released by the Department of Transportation also stated that a mandate regarding the use of speed limiting devices should be published in March of 2015. These rules have been discussed for a few years now and trucking companies have been waiting to see how these new device rules will affect their business productivity.

Some of the regulations being instated with this new publication include the following:

 

  1. A rule will be in place to prevent different carriers from pushing drivers from violating different federal rules, which includes the hours of service in which the drivers operate.
  2. A rule will be in place which regarding the liability insurance minimum that carriers have in place. The rule will not be in place to increase the minimum, but to instead record the different minimums being held by numerous carriers.
  3. A new rule will be in place that allows Clearinghouse to create a database for drivers that have either refused or failed an alcohol or drug test.
  4. The long awaited “Safety Fitness Determination” rule will also be in place after 2015, which will allow different agencies to use data collected to determine scores for different carriers.

 

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 Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube!

 

Source:

http://www.overdriveonline.com/regulatory-update-dots-latest-projections-for-mandating-electronic-logging-devices-speed-limiters/

 

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What Makes a Reliable Freight Company?

Friday, November 14th, 2014

With so many options for freight companies, it can be hard to determine which companies are more beneficial than others. When it comes to choosing a freight company, it’s important to keep in mind what makes a successful and prominent freight company like Evan Transportation.

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A major indication of the reliability of a freight company is their willingness to give times regarding your freight pickup and delivery. A freight company should never avoid giving you an expected pick up and arrival time for your freight shipment. If they fail to provide a time, it usually means they never arrive at the time they do provide, meaning they are usually unreliable. Another indication of the freight company is the rates they provide. While everyone is looking for a bargain in today’s tough economy, extremely low rates can indicate the inability of a company to handle emergencies or the quality of their service.

 

You want to be able to trust the driver who is transporting your freight. This means that if any issues should arise during the transportation process, your driver should discuss the matter with you. A driver who is unwilling to discuss problems with you is a driver that should probably not be trusted with your freight. While having an open line of communication with your driver is important, an open line of communication with the freight office is even more imperative. Should a problem or question arise regarding your freight, it should never be a problem to reach the freight office. You should never feel as though your freight company is keeping anything from you regarding your freight shipment.

 

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 Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube!

 

 

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Safe Winter Truck Travel

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014

Winter Truck Travel

November is finally here, which means colder weather is sure to be on its way. With meteorologists expecting another cold and snow-filled winter season, truck drivers as well as residential drivers, must be smart when navigating the roads this winter. Should a driver become careless, serious crashes could occur. Here are some ways to ensure safe truck travel.

  1. Dress in warmer layers when traveling. This will keep you warm should you experience a break down.
  2. Check weather reports, driving conditions, and traffic reports before beginning your travel. Map out a main route along with two alternative routes. Then inform at least two of your coworkers about your trip. Let them know of your departure time, expected arrival time, and your three planned routes. Should you break down and be without phone service, your coworkers will know when you don’t arrive and know where to look for potential breakdowns
  3. Pack an emergency kit before travel. This should include a first aid kit, jumper cables, ice scraper, flashlight, batteries, and tow chain.
  4. Inspect your vehicle fully before travel. This includes replenishing all vehicle fluids as well as checking tire pressure and tread.

Should you experience a breakdown during travel, do not panic. When you believe something is going amiss, pull over to the side of the road immediately. Then follow these travel breakdown tips:

  1. Immediately call for help. Use either a cell phone or radio to alert someone of your location.
  2.  Never fall asleep while waiting for help. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur more quickly once you fall asleep.
  3. Never leave your vehicle. Attempting to walk for help could lead to frost bite and hypothermia.
  4. If you can safely determine if the exhaust pipe is clear, the engine should be run for about ten minutes every hour. This will help circulate heat without using gas.
  5. Every hour, crack your window to allow fresh air to enter the truck cabin.

 

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 Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube!

 

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