Archive for the ‘Freight Shipping’ Category

Tips for Transporting Alcohol via Trucking

Thursday, May 18th, 2023
Tips for Transporting Alcohol via Trucking

Evan Transportation’s got you covered for your alcohol shipping needs!

Are you looking to buy alcohol in bulk and ship it to your commercial location? You may be starting a liquor store or a restaurant that includes retail liquor. You likely are in the midst of planning the logistics for your business’s alcohol supply. Otherwise, you might be a brewer, distiller, or vintner looking to ship to different businesses and stores. Thankfully, you can discover what you need to know with Evan Transportation. Evan Transportation offers these tips for transporting alcohol via trucking in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Full, Volume, Partial, and Less Than Truckload Shipping

Friday, May 5th, 2023
Full, Volume, Partial, and Less Than Truckload Shipping

Are you familiar with the different freight networks available? Learn about LTL and full truckload shipping here.

Freight shipping is more complex than meets the eye. It involves multiple networks of trucks and different freight classifications. If you are a business that needs to figure out how to set up truckload shipping for anything from paper products to refrigerated specimens, Evan Transportation has a solution for you. Briefly, you can learn the terms of full, volume, partial, and less than truckload shipping.

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Freight Shipping for Paper Products

Thursday, April 20th, 2023
Freight Shipping for Paper Products

Need to ship paper products by truck? Evan Transportation is on it.

Despite the world going digital in many respects, paper is still much in use and much loved. There are different transportation options for commercial paper products, including plane, rail, and truck. Whether you decide to use one or multiple modes, you can benefit from Evan Transportation in the Mid-Atlantic region. Here’s more about freight shipping for paper products!

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What Is Third Party Logistics?

Thursday, April 13th, 2023
cabover on the road blue with red top

What is a third party logistics company, and could Evan Transportation help you?

Third-party logistics can help your business get up and running, as outsourcing is an affordable way to obtain multiple valuable services. Whether you have a long-standing company or a startup, third-party logistics could benefit you. What is third party logistics, anyway?

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Trucking and the Supply Chain

Thursday, March 30th, 2023
Intermodal Drayage in the Transportation Industry

Look behind the scenes of where trucks go to get goods from the factory to your home or business.

Trucking and the supply chain are intermingled; you cannot have one without the other. Trucking is what allows people to get their daily needs, from food to sanitary products to medicine and so much more. If you got it, a trucker brought it. A trucking service can be local, regional, country-wide, or international. Regardless, trucking and the supply chain relate to these destination points.

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When to Hire Trucking Services

Thursday, March 16th, 2023
row of trucks, red, white, green

Do you need outsourced trucking services? Here’s how you can know.

Many industries use trucking services to haul much of the goods in the United States and around the world from the warehouse or loading dock to the local store. Businesses like yours know all about where each product must go in the production and shipping process. How do you know when it’s time to hire trucking services? Let’s find out.

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What Is Drop Trailer Service?

Friday, February 17th, 2023
What Is Drop Trailer Service?

Drop trailer service is just one of the types of transportation we offer at Evan Transportation!

Drop trailer service is a valuable tool being utilized increasingly by shippers and carriers in today’s freight shipping industry. It provides a high level of convenience to shippers, enabling them to load freight at their own pace and avoid paying employees overtime to rush a shipment out the door. Additionally, drop trailer service can help carriers maximize their hours of service, minimize delays, and avoid congestion in the docks. In this blog, we’ll discuss the key benefits of using drop trailer service to help determine whether it’s the right option for you.

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When to Use Full Truckload Shipping

Thursday, February 9th, 2023
When to Use Full Truckload Shipping

Is full truckload shipping the right shipping method for your business?

Truck companies can help businesses like yours transport your freight from point A to point B. As you search for trucking services, you will find that there are different types, one of which being full truckload (FTL) shipping. When should you use full truckload shipping? 

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Different Truck Freight Types

Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Different Truck Freight Types

If your business has it, we can transport it! These are the most common loads that truckers haul.

If you’re out on the road, you’ll likely see a freight truck at some point. Truckers are the lifeblood of America’s economy, helping get products from point A to point B and ultimately into the hands of the end consumer. What you may not realize at first glance, however, is the many different truck freight types.

Some kinds of freight—particularly those that need to be refrigerated—even require specific kinds of trucks. Different truck freight types are going to have different requirements and industry expectations. There are other factors, too; road closures, inclement weather, or heavy traffic can all impact delivery time. Let’s take a look at some of the top different truck freight types that are shipped around the country every single day.

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Wide Loads and Oversize Loads

Friday, December 16th, 2022
Wide Loads and Oversize Loads

Do you need to transport a wide or oversize load in the Mid-Atlantic region? Contact us!

Your company might have a particularly large load to transport in the Mid-Atlantic region. If so, Evan Transportation is up for the job! We provide trucking services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and are based in Maryland. We provide transportation for the long and short haul as well as A-1 trailers and mobile storage container rentals. Before you seek trucking services for wide loads and oversize loads, here is what you should know. 

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