Semi-truck brakes are a fundamental mechanism in a commercial truck. Unlike sedan or small van brakes, semi-truck brakes are responsible for stopping over thousands of pounds of extra weight if they carry a full load. This means that they need… Read More
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OTR vs. Regional vs. Local Trucking
Within the trucking industry, there are so many different types of trucks in use in the industry that most everyday people are not aware of. However, understanding the nuances and differences among OTR (over the road), regional, and local trucking… Read More
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Tips for Loading a Semi-Truck
Loading a semi-truck or any kind of trailer has monumental consequences. Loaded the wrong way, and the entire trailer could end up getting damaged. Loaded the right way, however, and the trip will go smoothly. These tips for loading a… Read More
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What Are the Types of Flatbed Trucks?
Flatbed trucks are one common category of freight truck that carries tons of products across the country and the world. Evan Transportation provides trucking services throughout the Midatlantic region, centralized in Maryland. Depending on your freight, you may prefer one… Read More
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Tips for a Successful Weigh Station Visit
In the trucking industry, you will need to pull through a weigh station whenever one passes your way. Weigh stations are DOT-run sites that can be on the side of a highway, in a highway median, or at a rest… Read More
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How Truckers Communicate with Lights
In the Mid-Atlantic region, semi-trucks are a regular part of the road. They take goods of all kinds, including food, toilet paper, and construction materials, to your local stores and sites. Getting along on the road usually involves communication between… Read More
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What Is a Weigh Station?
In the trucking industry, there are various rules of the road to which all must adhere. If you have ever seen a weigh station, you’ve seen one aspect of trucking that not many passersby know about. The weigh stations are… Read More
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Common Uses for Flatbed Trucks
A flatbed truck is one that does not have any roof or solid walls; it consists of a flat platform and possibly a low metal mesh around the sides. There are multiple categories of flatbed trucks, including step decks, extended… Read More
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Tips for Hiring a Trucking Company
Many industries rely on trucks as their freight of choice to ship many essential products. Groceries, furniture, construction supplies, liquids, waste, and medical supplies all arrive at their destinations and customers via trucks. As a supplier, you know how important… Read More