Archive for June, 2023

How Bad Weather Affects Trucking

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023
How Bad Weather Affects Trucking

Does bad weather impact truck deliveries? It certainly can, but Evan makes a way!

Logistics in freight transportation is a complex subject involving a myriad of factors that may or may not be in the trucker’s control. No matter how much planning goes into a truck delivery, some delays are possible. In fact, the U.S. estimates a loss of over 32 billion hours a year in traffic overall due to poor weather. Let’s take a look at how bad weather affects trucking and particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Shipping by Rail vs. Truck

Friday, June 16th, 2023
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Truck, train, or both? Learn the pros and cons of shipping by rail vs. truck.

Your business has grown to the point that it needs to ship large quantities of your product to different stores around the Mid-Atlantic region. You now must make the decision of how to ship your goods. In the Mid-Atlantic, rail, truck, and port are three common options. Today, we shall discuss the ins and outs of shipping by rail vs. truck, and how Evan Transportation may be able to help you.

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What Is Temperature-Controlled Shipping?

Thursday, June 8th, 2023
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In summer or winter, refrigerated shipping helps perishables reach their destination.

You have a load that you need to transport from your location to another; it could be a store, a laboratory, a medical center, a restaurant, etc. Even though it is winter, you know the product won’t survive unless it remains colder than 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Or, if it is summer, you know the goods will spoil in the heat. Regular truck beds can get very hot, especially in summer, but temperature-controlled shipping is the solution to keep your perishables intact. 

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Benefits of Full Truckload Service

Thursday, June 1st, 2023
Benefits of Full Truckload Service

Full truckload shipping has a full truckload of benefits. Is it right for you?

Evan Transportation, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a full service trucking company that offers full truckload service. FTL service is a private freight shipping method that allows your company’s products to occupy one or more trucks without sharing space with other businesses. Why choose this trucking mode over less-than truckload service? You can find plenty of benefits of full truckload service that make it a great choice.

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