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The Dangers of Truck Overloading

Thursday, October 27th, 2022
The Dangers of Truck Overloading

There are oversized loads, but what about overloaded trucks? The latter poses dangers to the road.

As experienced truckers and transportation industry workers, we know firsthand exactly how big and heavy tractor-trailers and trucks are. While having an experienced driver makes a big difference and ensures that safety is upheld throughout the journey of your cargo, there are very real dangers of truck overloading that can put both the driver and people on the road at risk. What makes overloading so hazardous?

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How Truckers Improve Fuel Efficiency

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
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Whether diesel prices are high or low, truckers can drive more efficiently in these ways.

Like everyone else on the road, truck drivers and trucking companies are aware of the price of fuel. On some days, it will go up, and on other days, it might come down. Many factors contribute to these prices, as everyone knows. Regardless of the cost, truckers should always aim to keep their fuel costs as low as possible. Truckers improve fuel efficiency in the following ways.

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The Importance of Trucker Communications

Thursday, October 13th, 2022
The Importance of Trucker Communications

Communication is vital in the trucking world.

Living life on the road can be lonesome, but despite the well-known trait of alone time as a part of the trucker life, communication is also a vital part of the job. Truckers communicate with dispatchers and other truckers to make their routes as smooth as possible and stay on schedule. Below is a look at how truckers communicate and the importance of trucker communications. If you need a company to haul your freight within the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan Transportation is ready to deliver your load safely and on time.

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Types of Trailers in Trucking

Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Types of Trailers in Trucking

The trucking industry offers many types of trailers to haul your cargo the right way.

Evan Transportation and A-1 Trailer & Container, Inc. specialize in renting and leasing containers, trailers, and local cartage/road trailers. Since we’ve been in business since 1996, we’ve seen trailers evolve and helped customers pick the best type for them. It can be challenging to decide the purpose of each trailer and which is best for your freight, with various trailers being on the road today. You can look forward to having a selection of over 600 trailers at competitive prices. Here is a breakdown of the most common types of trailers. 

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What Is Full Truckload Shipping?

Friday, October 7th, 2022
What Is Full Truckload Shipping?

If you need full truckload shipping services, contact us!

In this modern era of shipping and logistics, shippers often find it challenging to attain knowledge about the best ways to ship products. We all have the same goals: save on costs, reduce risk, and ensure that you’re using your time wisely. 

Full truckload shipping is one relevant method and refers to the usage of an entire truck for one shipment. Depending on the industry and carrier involved, there are many different terms for this, but in general, full truckload is subject to three common maximum limit roles. This includes shipping 44,000 pounds of product, or 48 pallets or 2,500ft.³. However, this option is often used whenever shipping more than 15,000 pounds of product or more than 10 pallets. Let’s look at why.

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