Having the ability to properly operate a tractor trailer requires plenty of discipline, patience, and skill. While you can go online and find a number of different truck drivers available to ship your important freight, you want to make sure the truck driver you hire can get the job done properly. While it may take some practice to drive the truck, it takes a professional truck driver to get the job done.
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Choosing a Professional Truck Driver
Friday, July 17th, 2015Choosing your Freight Vehicle
Friday, June 26th, 2015
When you square measure probing for a city shipping company, you’re probing for a corporation that may give you the kind of car you wish so as to ship your freight with success. A winning and reliable city shipping company can supply variety of various vehicles to permit customers the choice of truck once shipping vital freight. One specific style of truck might not continually be the simplest choice once shipping your specific freight, therefore having choices is important once probing for a city shipping company.
Latest on the CSA
Monday, June 15th, 2015H.R. 1371 is a House of Representatives bill introduced which would overhaul the way that the CSA handles its regulation and notably make driver’s motor carrier safety data, often called CSA scores, inaccessible to the public except for when necessary for law enforcement. It has, as of now, gained little legislative traction. Details on the contents and other effects of the bill, if it passes, can be found here.
What Makes a Reliable Freight Trucking Company?
Sunday, June 7th, 2015
When looking for a freight trucking company in the Baltimore area, there are numerous things to consider – at the very least, who will get your goods delivered when you want them delivered? Evan Transportation has been in business for more than 20 years and has established itself as a company that provides excellent, reliable service for customers in the Baltimore region. If you’re looking for a reliable freight trucking company, here are some things to consider:
Responsiveness: your products are important to you, and so is getting them there in a timely manner. But more than having truck drivers that are prompt and courteous, you want a company that has account managers that are responsive and helpful in the event an issue should arise. These same account managers are the ones who are processing your applications to partner with our business, so it is crucial that we are efficient with your time across the board.
Trucking Industry on the Rise
Friday, May 29th, 2015
The United States’ economy is making a comeback and bringing the trucking industry with it. As the economy of America as whole along with local economies improve, they naturally rely more heavily on a variety of trucking companies for importing and exporting goods.
In 2014 the trucking industry generated a record-breaking $700.4 billion in revenue. Prior to 2014 the U.S. trucking industry’s revenue had never exceeded $700 billion.
Although you may not realize just how significant the trucking industry is in America, it is an ever-present piece of our economy and society. With the help of many a trucking company, the United States is able to have the invaluable ability to connect every town and city across the country with one another. This, in turn, tangles different local economies together to create one united American economy.
Maintaining your Freight Truck
Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Maintaining a freight truck is essential in being successful in the trucking industry. Without a properly functioning vehicle, truck drivers will be unable to successfully deliver their shipments on time because of breakdowns. In order to keep your truck functioning at its best ability, consider these truck maintenance tips.
Choosing your Freight Truck
Sunday, May 17th, 2015When it comes to choosing the proper freight truck for your shipment, the decision can be a hard one. Not only do some not realize the options they have when choosing a freight truck, they also don’t understand which freight truck is best for their needs. Instead of simply choosing the first freight truck that you find, be sure to do your homework on your options.
By learning about your freight truck, you are ensuring a safe and successful shipment of your materials.
Potential Toll Reduction for Maryland
Friday, May 8th, 2015
Drivers of Maryland received good news about toll reduction this week. Governor Larry Hogan announced that there would be a toll reduction that would reach across the state. The toll reduction is estimated to save Maryland drivers about $54 million a year. Drivers who use cash to pay the tolls will experience a thirty percent saving while E-ZPass drivers will see at least a fifty percent savings. Maryland drivers haven’t seen tolls this low since 1975.The toll reduction is assumed to benefit at least 2 million drivers each year. It is estimated currently that residents of Maryland spend about $4,600 on tolls each year.
Truck Driving Safety Tips
Thursday, April 30th, 2015
For those not in the truck driving industry, the job may seem like an easy and simple task. However, for those who are within the truck driving industry, the harsh truth is the job requires attention and precision or else it can become quite dangerous. In fact, in 2012 alone, large trucks were involved in at least 300,000 accidents across the nation. In a 2014 publication of Time, truck driving found itself at number 8 within their list of the top 10 most dangerous jobs.
The Road Check Inspection Update
Sunday, April 26th, 2015The annual road check inspection is scheduled this year for June 2nd to the 4th, and will be performed in a joint effort by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. During these 72 hours, about 10,000 officials at 1,500 stations throughout North America will perform over 70,000 inspections.