Posts Tagged ‘trucking’
Saturday, February 6th, 2021
Make sure that you’re not spending more time than necessary when you buy commercial semi-truck tires.
When you drive or own a commercial semi-truck, maintenance isn’t a small thing. A well-maintained rig is more fuel-efficient, safer, and better to drive. Buying new semi-truck tires for your rig is an important part of your maintenance tasks. There are lots of tires to choose from, which can make it a time-consuming process to make sure you’re investing in the proper ones for your rig or fleet. There are already many time-sinks that exist in the trucking industry, like traffic, for example. Make sure that you’re not spending more time than necessary when you buy commercial semi-truck tires by familiarizing yourself with four main factors of consideration. (more…)
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Friday, January 29th, 2021
Like any professionals, truck drivers should want to do well and build a good reputation and business.
Like any professionals, truck drivers should want to do well and build a good reputation and business. You have to take responsibility for yourself and set goals for your improvement. There are likely several goals or metrics that your trucking company wants you to meet. These possibly overlap with their goals, but if they don’t, you should undoubtedly add these to your list and try to achieve them for every delivery.
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Thursday, December 31st, 2020
Here are some great things you can do to offer your support to truck drivers.
Truck drivers keep America moving. This year has proven many old adages true, especially this one. Without hard-working truck drivers, there would have been even more shortages than we’ve seen throughout this pandemic. They continue to work tirelessly to transport goods across the country and throughout the cities to keep stores stocked when we needed it the most. Like many professions that have selflessly served the nation through this, awesome truck drivers deserve thanks and recognition. Here are some great things you can do to offer your support. (more…)
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Friday, September 4th, 2020
Both shippers and trucking companies can find ways to improve their operations with dropped trailers.
Both shippers and trucking companies can find ways to improve their operations with dropped trailers. The nature of dropped trailer service can cut down on time spent waiting for a shipment to be loaded or unloaded. Paired with some other transportation services, dropped trailers could increase delivery efficiency while alleviating some time-related pressure. (more…)
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Friday, July 3rd, 2020
Whether it’s an extra-large load of supplies, a trailer home, or construction equipment, the delivery of oversized loads is a task best left to only the best trucking and transportation services.
Whether it’s an extra-large load of supplies, a trailer home, or construction equipment, the delivery of oversized loads is a task best left to only the best trucking and transportation services. While it sounds rather simple, the delivery of oversized loads can be a complicated and risky process. Both trucking contractors and their clients should understand some important considerations for this type of transportation service. (more…)
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Friday, April 17th, 2020
When it comes to trucking, road signs can be much more valuable and play a significant role in truck drivers’ journeys.
You’re probably thinking that all drivers on the road, trucks or not, should pay attention to road signs while driving. Of course, staying vigilant of all road signs and following their instructions helps keep all travelers safe. When it comes to trucking, road signs can be much more valuable and play a significant role in truck drivers’ journeys. Trucking takes drivers far and to unfamiliar places, so they must depend on road signs of all sorts to navigate lawfully and safely. The following are some road signs that are especially relevant to those trucking across our country. (more…)
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Friday, January 10th, 2020
What is personal conveyance, and how can you exercise off-duty truck driving correctly?
By now, many of you know that operating a commercial vehicle beyond the allotted hours of service is grounds for a violation. However, it’s unrealistic that truckers on the road be stopped and stranded when making their long journeys without a personal vehicle. For that reason, guidelines are put in place to promote safe and reasonable personal conveyance. Personal conveyance is the driving of a commercial motor vehicle, like a truck, during the driver’s off-duty hours. To avoid committing truck driving violations, there are some things to understand about off-duty trucking. (more…)
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Friday, December 13th, 2019
We’ve got even more tips to help truck drivers live a healthy lifestyle on the road.
Perhaps you share the perception with the general public, or you never expected this to impact to you before you started trucking, but the truck driver lifestyle makes it hard to lead a healthy lifestyle. Indeed, the job requirements don’t make healthy and active living easy, but it’s also far from impossible. Although truckers spend most of their days focused on driving, there are many opportunities to incorporate healthy choices into their routine. We’ve covered plenty of fitness and healthy eating tips before, but here are a few more healthy lifestyle tips truck drivers can start using today! (more…)
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Friday, November 15th, 2019
Do you know what to do in the event your truck breaks down mid trip?
If a truck breaks down, that puts the driver, others, and the condition of the vehicle and freight in danger. Many trucking companies, including Evan Transportation, are cautious with safety practices and keep excellent track records. However, in the event of an emergency where you find your truck has broken down, here are some steps to take. (more…)
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Friday, August 30th, 2019
Here’s our guide to making those long haul trips. What are some of your tips?
When you’re on the road for a long haul trucking job, it can usually go one of two ways; either you’re prepared and have a great comfortable time, or you’re miserable. Working long hauls can be grueling, but they’re necessary for the industry, and when prepared, they can even be fun. If you follow a few tricks, you’ll be able to take on the long haul trucking trips with nothing to fear!
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