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Tips for Selecting A Trailer Lease Service

Friday, July 31st, 2020
Tips for Selecting A Trailer Lease Service

The good news for small businesses is that a good trailer lease service can help you safely and timely deliver your products and supplies.

Whether they need one, five, or a larger fleet, tractor-trailers are the go-to option for many businesses and companies who need to move products or supplies. These items can be transported to warehouses, production facilities, or retailers. Today, this is a vital step in the economic process of the country. The good news for small businesses is that a good trailer lease service can help you safely and timely deliver your products and supplies. (more…)

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The 4 Seasons of Trucking and Transportation

Friday, July 24th, 2020
The 4 Seasons of Trucking and Transportation

Like most other business and industry types, the trucking and transportation sector experience ebbs and flows of demand, categorized into seasons.

There’s no denying that the trucking and transportation industry provides their essential services year-round and that there’s always a supply and demand for these services. Like most other business and industry types, the trucking and transportation sector experience ebbs and flows of demand. These can be categorized into seasons. It’s worth noting these seasonal shifts and attributes because it affects demand for drivers, fuel cost, service rates, and much more. Despite the disruptive effects of COVID-19 on the industry this year, trucking and transportation work tend to follow these four seasonal trends. (more…)

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3 More Health Tips for Drivers of Trucking Companies

Friday, July 17th, 2020
3 More Health Tips for Drivers of Trucking Companies

As a product of their lifestyles, drivers for long-distance trucking companies often have more health problems than those in other careers.

Long-distance routes and trucking on the road can be challenging. As a product of their lifestyles, drivers for long-distance trucking companies often have more health problems than than those in other careers. There are numerous aspects of trucking that can impact a driver’s health. Let’s look at a few tips to help limit the effects of these aspects on drivers’ health. (more…)

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Trucking Safety Tips for Semi-Truck Drivers

Friday, July 10th, 2020
Trucking Safety Tips for Semi-Truck Drivers

Trucking safety encompasses more than just smart or defensive driving skills; a lot of it can come down to demonstrating common sense.

As much as we believe that truck driving is a great career path, we also can’t forget to stress how dangerous and difficult the job can be at times. The actions and behavior of semi-truck drivers and other commercial vehicle drivers directly impact the safety of themselves and others on the road. Trucking safety encompasses more than just smart or defensive driving skills; a lot of it can come down to demonstrating common sense. Operating a big-rig like a semi-truck has its share of challenges, so check out these trucking safety tips applicable to all drivers. (more…)

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Delivery of Oversized Loads: Things to Keep In Mind

Friday, July 3rd, 2020
Delivery of Oversized Loads: Things to Keep In Mind

Whether it’s an extra-large load of supplies, a trailer home, or construction equipment, the delivery of oversized loads is a task best left to only the best trucking and transportation services.

Whether it’s an extra-large load of supplies, a trailer home, or construction equipment, the delivery of oversized loads is a task best left to only the best trucking and transportation services. While it sounds rather simple, the delivery of oversized loads can be a complicated and risky process. Both trucking contractors and their clients should understand some important considerations for this type of transportation service.  (more…)

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