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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…
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Traits the Nation’s Top Heavy Haul Trucking Companies Possess
What Is Heavy Hauling? Heavy hauling is the transporting of overweight or oversized freight. Moving items like heavy machinery, large tractors, modular homes, and any other overweight and oversize freight requires specialized equipment and extra permits. Shipping oversize cargo is not as straight forward as shipping regular freight. With the legal requirements to ship overweight…
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Oversized/Overweight Load Permits by State
What is an Oversize Load? An oversize load is a weight that surpasses the standard weight limitations and configuration. The good news is that it is legal to transport haul equipment to various U.S and Canada destinations. In this case, you will need to have a valid permit for weight or oversize load from your…
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Understanding Semi-Truck Weight Limits and Carrying Capacity
Semi-trucks are the backbone of long-haul transportation, moving over 71% of the freight across the U.S. each year. But how much can a semi-truck carry? Understanding semi-truck weight limits is critical for ensuring safety, avoiding fines, and maximizing efficiency. The federal government regulates the amount of weight a semi-truck can carry, with the limit typically…
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Tax Deductions for Truck Drivers & Expense Tracking
Expense tracking for truckers who get paid with a W-2 became a lot easier in recent years. Whether tax deductions got smaller, that is a different story, and can depend on a few factors. Let’s look at some of the recent changes in the tax laws, how they help and hurt truckers, and at what…
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7 of the Biggest Things Ever Moved on the Road
It’s not uncommon to see a truck carrying an oversized load on the highway, but the word “oversized” can mean a lot of things. In some cases, you might see a truck carrying something as large as a house, traveling down the interstate with a convoy to warn people to keep the roads clear. However,…
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7 Common Uses for Flatbed Trucks
You might not realize it, but flatbed trucks are vital to a wide range of businesses and industries. From manufacturing all the way to construction, several industries take advantage of flatbed trucks on a monthly or even weekly basis. Here are some of the most common uses for flatbed trucks when it comes to heavy…
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Logistics & Supply Chain Trends in 2021
Like any industry, the logistics and supply chain industry changes quite a bit as time goes on. As new trends emerge, the very definition of logistics changes, as does the way we view supply chains. Here are some of the biggest logistics and supply chain trends in 2021, as well as the impact they have.…
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Seven Tips for Heavy Hauling Safety
At Osage Specialized Transport, safety comes first. Here are seven tips for safe heavy hauling that we follow and that we recommend to everyone in the trucking industry. #1 Hire experienced operators What’s the number one cause of heavy-haul accidents? Speeding! You don’t want an untested driver who is heavy on the pedal on your…
