Truck drivers rely on diesel to run their semis. With the economy feeling a significant shift, particularly with supply chain issues and inflation, the trucking community has come to ask this pressing question: is there a diesel shortage? The reality… Read More
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The Dangers of Truck Overloading
As experienced truckers and transportation industry workers, we know firsthand exactly how big and heavy tractor-trailers and trucks are. While having an experienced driver makes a big difference and ensures that safety is upheld throughout the journey of your cargo,… Read More
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How Truckers Improve Fuel Efficiency
Like everyone else on the road, truck drivers and trucking companies are aware of the price of fuel. On some days, it will go up, and on other days, it might come down. Many factors contribute to these prices, as… Read More
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The Importance of Trucker Communications
Living life on the road can be lonesome, but despite the well-known trait of alone time as a part of the trucker life, communication is also a vital part of the job. Truckers communicate with dispatchers and other truckers to… Read More
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Types of Trailers in Trucking
Evan Transportation and A-1 Trailer & Container, Inc. specialize in renting and leasing containers, trailers, and local cartage/road trailers. Since we’ve been in business since 1996, we’ve seen trailers evolve and helped customers pick the best type for them. It… Read More
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What Is Full Truckload Shipping?
In this modern era of shipping and logistics, shippers often find it challenging to attain knowledge about the best ways to ship products. We all have the same goals: save on costs, reduce risk, and ensure that you’re using your… Read More
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The 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods
Evan Transportation is adept at transporting freight falling into unique categories, including the category of dangerous goods. What counts as hazardous materials in the shipping business might surprise the average mailer; fertilizer and lithium batteries (common to cellphones and laptops)… Read More
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Tips for Outsourcing a Trucking Company
Your company will need to source and manage freight logistics if it needs to ship loads. Outsourcing is an attractive option; it allows you to save time and money in acquiring carriers, employees, maintenance, etc. However, outsourcing a trucking company… Read More
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A Guide to Intermodal Drayage and Cross-Docking
Here we’ll be examining the methods, applications, and relative merits of two increasingly relied-on commercial transport systems: intermodal drayage and cross-docking. Adapting either into your business’s overarching shipping strategy can yield major savings and significantly reduce hassle, so long as… Read More
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Evan’s Temperature Controlled Deliveries
Pharmaceuticals and fresh produce are two of the most common goods that need temperature controlled logistics. If certain medicines fall above or below a narrow temperature range, they can be rendered useless. If fresh produce like milk, meat, and vegetables… Read More