The Mid-Atlantic and east coast are major hubs for economic activity, and as a result there is a high demand for trucking and freight shipping in this region. With Interstate 95 serving as the main artery for the region, there’s… Read More
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East Coast Freight Shipping from Evan Transportation
If you’re looking for a dependable company to ship your goods on the east coast, Evan Transportation is here for you. Evan Transportation is a trucking company based in Baltimore on the heart of the east coast. We ship within… Read More
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Cargo Thefts Still High in 2013
A little more than 2 and a half truck cargo thefts occurred every day in the United States last year. In 2013, there were 951 thefts, the same number of thefts there were in 2012, which was a record high… Read More
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Traffic Increasing in the United States
The amount of traffic on the nation’s roads is increasing, according to the traffic data firm Inrix. After a decrease in traffic during the recession which began in 2008, traffic is back. Though it may be a burden for motorists,… Read More
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Obama Proposes Overhaul of Transportation System
President Obama announced earlier this week that he is putting forth a plan to do a massive overhaul on the nation’s out-of-date infrastructure. The president plans to ask Congress for $300 billion to repair and rebuild highways, railways and other… Read More
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Higher Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards Coming
Fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for semi-trucks will be higher for all post-2018 year model trucks. After introducing new fuel efficiency standards for trucks manufactured from 2014-2018, President Obama announced the new standards for post-218 trucks in an effort… Read More
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What is a Snow Emergency Route?
With much of the east coast hit by a major winter storm, now is a good time to talk about the definition of a snow emergency and a snow emergency route, since both have a significant effect on our highway… Read More
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Would Cutting Fuel Consumption Benefit Consumers?
According to a new report released by the Consumer Federation of America, consumers would save money if trucks cut their fuel consumption. From overdriveonline.com, “The average U.S. household would save about $250 a year If medium and heavy-duty trucks in… Read More
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Which States Have the Safest Highways in the Country?
Wondering which states have the safest highways in the country? Or which states have the least safest? This recently released report from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety surveys the highway safety laws in all 50 states and ranks… Read More
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Axle Configuration Key To Fuel Efficiency?
The classic axle configuration for semi trucks is a 6×4 setup. New tests, however, suggest that the less common 6×2 setup may help improve fuel efficiency and save drivers money. According to overdriveonline.com, the Carbon War room initiative and… Read More