Archive for April, 2022

OTR vs. Regional vs. Local Trucking

Friday, April 29th, 2022
OTR vs. Regional vs. Local Trucking

You may have heard the terms of OTR, regional, and local trucking. Here are the differences.

Within the trucking industry, there are so many different types of trucks in use in the industry that most everyday people are not aware of. However, understanding the nuances and differences among OTR (over the road), regional, and local trucking can help guide you as you embark on your new trucking career. The reality is, while all of these are different, there are some similarities as well. Just like most driving jobs, CDL truck drivers will usually help load and unload the freight. Here are the key nuances associated with OTR, regional, and local trucking overall.

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Tips for Loading a Semi-Truck

Friday, April 22nd, 2022
Tips for Loading a Semi-Truck

Load your truck the right way with these fundamental tips.

Loading a semi-truck or any kind of trailer has monumental consequences. Loaded the wrong way, and the entire trailer could end up getting damaged. Loaded the right way, however, and the trip will go smoothly. These tips for loading a semi-truck can help you load your cargo the right way every time.

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What Are the Types of Flatbed Trucks?

Friday, April 15th, 2022
What Are the Types of Flatbed Trucks?

Flatbed trucks come in all different kinds.

Flatbed trucks are one common category of freight truck that carries tons of products across the country and the world. Evan Transportation provides trucking services throughout the Midatlantic region, centralized in Maryland. Depending on your freight, you may prefer one type of flatbed truck over another, if not a semi-truck. Below is an outline of the different types of flatbed trucks.

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Tips for a Successful Weigh Station Visit

Thursday, April 7th, 2022
Tips for a Successful Weigh Station Visit

With these tips, your weigh station visit can be a breeze.

In the trucking industry, you will need to pull through a weigh station whenever one passes your way. Weigh stations are DOT-run sites that can be on the side of a highway, in a highway median, or at a rest stop. Often, they are located near state borders. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that every truck on the road is meeting safety requirements. These tips below can help you have a successful weigh station visit.

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How Truckers Communicate with Lights

Friday, April 1st, 2022
How Truckers Communicate with Lights

Do you know what trucker light signals mean? Here’s what to know.

In the Mid-Atlantic region, semi-trucks are a regular part of the road. They take goods of all kinds, including food, toilet paper, and construction materials, to your local stores and sites. Getting along on the road usually involves communication between other vehicles. While cars have their signals, truckers communicate with lights, with each other and with cars. Here’s what you need to know.

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