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Is Heavy Haul the Right Job for You?
While a career in specialized hauling services can certainly be rewarding, it might not be for everyone. If you naturally possess certain qualities, though, you might find that making the transition to being a full-time truck driver suits you very well. There are two characteristics you will likely need to have: Patience: This is probably…
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Prepare for Construction Site Move with Logistics Company
Moving all of the necessary equipment and materials to a construction site can be difficult, but preparedness and selecting the right logistics company in Aurora, CO will help make it easier. Here is what you can do before the company arrives to ensure that the entire move goes smoothly. You will need plenty of open…
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America’s Failing Infrastructure: How Structurally Deficient Bridges Are Affecting the Trucking Industry
The heavy load trucking industry has struggled against the effects of the country’s failing infrastructure for years. But a recent report from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the soundness of the nation’s bridges has trucking companies in Aurora, CO and other members of the trucking industry nationwide more concerned than ever. According to the…
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4 Reasons to Hire a Veteran Truck Driver
Looking to hire drivers for your Colorado hauling service? Everyone knows that the success of any freight management and trucking company depends on the quality of its drivers, but finding the right talent is always a challenge. In fact, companies that offer services to connect employers with job candidates make millions every year. But did…
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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to Perform Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections During This Year’s International Roadcheck
You likely know the importance of having regular inspections performed on your car or other personal vehicle, so it’s probably not a surprise to learn that commercial motor vehicles, such as those that offer heavy equipment transport in Aurora, CO, are required to undergo their own inspections as well. Regular inspections help to ensure that…
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The Two ELD Options: Smartphone-based Platforms vs. Dedicated Devices
All compliant electronic logging devices will share a common bond: They can record data coming in from the system that controls the truck’s engine and component parts. The ELD final rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was specific in requiring synchronization with the electronic control module. That’s one of the reasons the agency…
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What Should You Consider When Hiring a Company for Heavy Equipment Hauling
Your business probably does its due diligence when hiring a vendor to perform a service by learning more about multiple vendors, the services they offer and the quality they provide. If you require heavy equipment hauling in Aurora, CO, the process for hiring a company that’s the right fit for your business should be no…
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TSA Warns Fleets, Drivers That Terrorists Could Target Trucks for Hijacking
The Transportation Security Administration has issued an internal report warning of the potential for terrorists to use trucks as weapons to conduct attacks. TSA also released a list of countermeasures, mostly involving awareness of surroundings and reporting suspicious activity, that truck owners and operators should heed to help prevent such attacks from occurring. Though none…
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How to Avoid Extra Shipping Charges: Six Insider Tips from a Trucking Company
As you are going over your profits for the last few weeks, you feel confident that you may not only meet your profit goals for this quarter, but you may actually exceed them—until you get the bill for your last shipment. The final transportation cost for the shipment is much higher than you expected. Unfortunately,…
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Cargo Securement Tips
Know the regulations. Cargo securement standards represent the minimum safety requirements for general cargo and some specific commodities. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) outlines U.S. cargo securement rules on its website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/cargosecurement/cargo-securement-rules. If you are transporting hazardous materials, they have additional load securement requirements. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)…
