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Trailer Dimensions: How Wide Can a Tractor Trailer Be?
Without tractor trailers, America would grind to a halt. From raw materials like steel to the vegetables that end up on your dinner table, the US economy is powered by trucks. However, trailer size is one of the single most important factors in the quest to haul more with each load. The length of a…
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What are the DOT’s Regulations for Hauling Heavy Equipment?
In working environments, safety is the responsibility of every person that works for a company. Good safety practices enable an organization to avoid injuries, damage to equipment and inventories lost downtime, and potential legal consequences. As one anonymous author stated, “Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.” Safety Is In…
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Examination of the ‘Harmonization’ of Oversize Permitting
There has been a movement underway for decades now to get all states on board with an agreement which would allow for uniform permitting of large and heavy loads to be transported between states. In the past, this was always a very tedious process, because it was necessary to secure permits from every state that…
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When Do You Need a Red Flag When Hauling Cargo
When hauling cargo, a transport company is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the goods arrive at the destination safely and intact. There are times when customers will want to move abnormal loads and oversize cargo. Goods that protrude from vehicles or are transported on the roof of vehicles can pose a significant risk…
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7 Considerations When Moving Heavy Equipment for Rigging Companies
When moving heavy equipment for rigging companies, a good deal of knowledge and experience is required in order to do the job safely and promptly. In this article, we’ll be discussing the role of rigging companies in industry, and why they require specialized transportation when their heavy equipment is being transported from one place to…
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How to Haul Construction Equipment Safely & Quickly
The trucking industry plays a vital role in the United States economy. Trucks deliver over 10 billion tons of commodities worth over $700 billion. Virtually every product used daily is carried by trucks during some portion of its product life, whether as a raw material or as a finished good. Trucks are also used for…
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How to Nationally Transport a Lot of Heavy Equipment Quickly
The world is morphing into something that we have never seen before in our generation. However, one of the things staying the same is the need to be able to haul heavy equipment across the nation. One of the most important factors in choosing a heavy equipment shipping company is that you need to know,…
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How Do I Calculate Heavy Equipment Shipping Costs
What is Heavy Equipment Shipping? When oversized and bulky construction equipment needs transporting, companies must rely on various trailers to do the job, depending on its need. The heavy equipment required depends on the trailers used. For example, if a company such as Osage needs to transport equipment to a site within the United States…
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Oversize Load Regulations By State
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “over the road,” trucking handles over 10B tons of cargo each year, with 6% of the total load being oversize loads. The oversized load trucking industry is very complex, from the trucking companies to their drivers, brokers, customers, vendors of safety equipment, and contract escort vehicle operators. With…
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What is the Cheapest Way to Transport a Car
Moving a car comes up every now and then, usually with a relocation due to a career, family event or issue, or retirement among other reasons. In many cases people typically try to move cars themselves by driving them directly from one location to the next. However, when more than one vehicle is involved, then…
