Archive for the ‘Trucking Safety’ Category
Friday, March 8th, 2024
Make delivery of hazardous materials easier with freight trucks.
In the complex world of logistics, the safe and efficient transportation of goods is crucial. When it comes to delivering hazardous materials, the choice of transport mode becomes even more critical. While various options exist, freight trucking is the optimal solution for ensuring the secure and reliable transport of hazardous materials. At Evan Transportation, we have extensive experience managing the transportation of numerous materials with our high-quality fleet of trucks. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why trucks stand out as the preferred choice for handling sensitive shipments. (more…)
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Wednesday, January 10th, 2024
How do truck drivers stay behind the wheel for hours on end? See here!
Truckers drive for very long hours, especially ones that drive across the country. Even regional and local truckers spend their days mostly on the road. How do they do it? Do you ever get tired of it? Vacations are a part of the deal, but truckers also know how to keep alert on the road like a runner knows how to finish a marathon. See how truckers drive long distances below!
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Friday, December 29th, 2023
Trucking in the snow: here’s what we do when the roads turn white.
As the United States continues to weather exciting weather patterns, truckers remain the backbone of the American economy, delivering goods across the country and around the world. What can be expected as several cold fronts sweep across the nation? Evan Transportation and other truckers deliver faithfully, even when trucking in the snow.
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Thursday, September 21st, 2023
What happens in the trucking world when hurricanes strike? Find out here.
Bad weather can seriously affect anyone’s daily schedule. It can certainly affect the chain supply, especially if a particular area suffers significant damage. Hurricane season lasts between June and November in the Mid-Atlantic region, and although a storm does not often approach the Mid-Atlantic states, it can happen. That is why it is best to be prepared. What can you expect as a business when hurricanes and the trucking industry collide?
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2023
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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Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
Trucking scams are real; be aware of all these types of freight fraud.
Unfortunately, crime exists all over the world. One of the most common kinds of crime that happens today is fraud. It is possible that you have run across a scam; perhaps you got fake text messages, emails, phone calls, or letters asking you to send money or log into an account. Scams also happen in the trucking world. For instance, “moving trucks” might hold people’s furniture hostage. Check out these freight shipping scams and how to avoid them.
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Thursday, November 17th, 2022
Safety is the top priority in transporting an oversize load!
For the most part, truckers will have to deal with an oversized load at a certain point in their careers. A lot of specific preparation needs to happen for a truck driver about to embark on a trip with an oversized load. An oversize load is a tricky and complicated element of any truck driver’s route. Ultimately, it comes down to being properly prepared and knowing the best approach to take when handling an oversized load. Here is some information to better help explain what an oversized load is and the best way to deal with it effectively and efficiently.
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Friday, August 12th, 2022
Truckers and other drivers alike can stay safe on the road by knowing these blind spots.
Semi truck driving is the profession of our team at Evan Transportation. We are professionals at driving throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, transporting freight for businesses of all kinds. Part of the trade is dealing with the blind spots on a semi truck. While we have our methods of minimizing the risks of blind spots, such as maintaining distance between other vehicles, everyday drivers can also promote traffic safety by understanding the blind spots on a semi truck.
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Friday, August 12th, 2022
Truckers and other drivers alike can stay safe on the road by knowing these blind spots.
Semi truck driving is the profession of our team at Evan Transportation. We are professionals at driving throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, transporting freight for businesses of all kinds. Part of the trade is dealing with the blind spots on a semi truck. While we have our methods of minimizing the risks of blind spots, such as maintaining distance between other vehicles, everyday drivers can also promote traffic safety by understanding the blind spots on a semi truck.
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Friday, May 13th, 2022
Tarping down a load properly makes the trip safe and smooth.
If you’re hauling any goods on a flatbed, tank car, or gravel truck, tarping down a truck load is essential to protecting your load and other vehicles on the road. However, using a tarp can be more challenging than it sounds. Many truckers can slip and fall when applying or removing the tarp, and a tarp that isn’t adequately secured can fly off on the road and cause serious accidents. So, how can you tarp down your truck load safely?
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