Colorado’s Chain Laws Are Now in Effect

With fall officially here and winter fast approaching, there are a lot of important regulations that are becoming more and more pertinent as road conditions become more hazardous. In Colorado, we expect a healthy amount of snow every year, and while this is great for skiing and playing in, it makes for some treacherous driving …

Carrier Spotlight: Admiral Merchants

Every now and then we like to give a shout out to some of the best logistics and transportation companies in the area that go above and beyond in the services they provide to their clients. Today we’re happy to profile Admiral Merchants, an outstanding logistics and trucking company in Denver, CO. A long history …

Benefits of LTL Shipping in Denver, CO

One of the most complicated aspects of running a business is facilitating logistics. You need to get your shipments from point A to point B as quickly as possible while maintaining a reasonable profit margin. Unfortunately, some products are difficult to ship in a way that is efficient and affordable. For businesses that don’t have …

What is a Logistics Company & How Does it Help My Business?

In its broadest sense, logistics is comprised of managing the flow of materials between a specific point of origin and all those points of distribution or consumption that are necessary to meet customer demand. The management of logistics generally includes such resources as equipment, supplies, materials, and several other items that are considered “consumable.” The …

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 …

How Much Weight Can a Semi-Truck Carry

At least 71% of the freight moved around in the US happens on trucks. The federal government regulates the amount of weight that a semi-truck can carry. There are two types of semi-trucks: single axle and double axle semi-trucks. When talking about the truck, the weight adds up to about 80,000 pounds including the trailer’s …

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. …

How to Get a Bulldozer Ready for Transport

The last thing you want when you are hauling a bulldozer long-distance is to discover along the way that you had the right permits for part for your route but not for others, or your dozer sits a little too high for your truck to get through an underpass, or the highway patrol pulls you …