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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Specialized Freight Trucking Costs and Services

As integral as freight shipping is to modern society, the process is more than just taking one shipping container from point A to point B. Tons of items are shipped across the nation’s highway system, and some of them require specialized services. So, we want to look at these services and see how they help …

What is the Difference Between a Semi-Truck and a Semi-Trailer?

When it comes to freight hauling, the type of vehicle used makes a world of difference. That said, most items are shipped using semi-trucks and semi-trailers. The combination of the two is often called an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer. However, while these two pieces are often together, there are quite a few unique differences. So, let’s …