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The Advantages of Using Long-Distance Freight Transportation
The rise of the internet and ecommerce has greatly increased the area in which many businesses, even small ones, are able to operate. These companies are no longer just doing business in their home town or region. Many smaller companies now have the capability of doing business on a national or even international scale. This…
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All About Heavy Equipment and Oversized Hauling
Whenever you’re preparing for oversized or heavy equipment hauling in Aurora, CO, you need to make sure you have thoroughly planned out every aspect of your cargo’s journey for it to be both safe and successful. Here are a few tips that will make sure your load travels and arrives safely: Engage in thorough preparation:…
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Tips for Pallet Shipping
When you’ve decided to ship a large quantity of freight across the country, it’s important to make sure all of that freight has been properly prepared for the journey. That way you can avoid having any unpleasant surprises upon its arrival at its final destination. Keep in mind that the freight carrier’s job is simply…
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ELD Mandate Grace Period Over: Chain Laws in Effect
The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is now fully in effect. Shipping companies have known about this requirement for over two years, and many in the industry believe it will have significant impacts on capacity due to rising manufacturing costs and limited capacity. The ELD mandate is intended to make the trucking industry safer. This…
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LTL vs. FTL Shipping: Info About Methods of Freight Transportation
If you regularly ship freight across the country with your business, you are probably always on the lookout for services that can guarantee timely delivery in a safe, cost-effective manner. There are several different methods of shipping cargo, the most common of which are full truckload (FTL) and less than truckload (LTL) shipping. Which one…
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How to Avoid Nausea and Headaches on the Road
It’s not easy for truckers to be on the roads at all hours of the day. It’s often stressful and uncomfortable. Roadside stops aren’t known for their healthy food options, either. You’re worried about meeting deadlines and have to always be alert for other vehicles on the road. Plus, you’re working long hours and sitting…
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Signs: What They Mean for Truck Drivers and Trucking Companies
How often do you read every sign you pass on the highway? Are you alert and vigilant, or do you coast along, relying on your GPS to tell you what to do next? For truck drivers, signs are critical. Trucking companies in Aurora, CO rely on these important way-finding devices to get their drivers and…
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What Is a Freight Broker?
You’re probably familiar with truck drivers. You likely know what these drivers and their trucking companies in Aurora, CO do day in and day out. You may have heard them referred to as hauling services in Aurora, CO. Their name implies their function: they haul items from point A to point B. But are you…
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Five Things to Know About Oversized Loads
Oversized and wide loads in the United States have some specific shipping regulations that companies must comply with for safety purposes. In America, a wide or oversized load is any vehicle and/or load that measures wider than 8’6” (2.59 m). Every state has slightly different requirements for oversized shipments, so you should also be familiar…
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International Roadcheck Occurred June 5-7
The latest International Roadcheck run by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) took place from June 5-7. In that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in locations all across North America conducted inspections of motor vehicles and drivers alike, with a particular focus this year on hours of service compliance for all types of commercial…
