If you’re familiar with the TV show Ice Road Truckers, you probably know about the wild ride that is ice road trucking. And while it may be dramatized on the show, there are definitely real risks in ice road trucking…. Read More
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Tips For Safe Winter Truck Driving
Winter weather can bring dangerous road conditions that make safe driving even more of a priority. While you can control the weather, you can control how you prepare for it. Here are some tips for truckers that will help with… Read More
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Thanksgiving Road Travel Tips
If you’re among the 39 million people hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year, here are some travel tips to keep in mind while you’re on the road. Thanksgiving Road Travel Tips Plan ahead – Make sure you know where… Read More
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Are Driverless Trucks on the Way?
There’s been plenty of buzz about driverless cars recently, but not as much about driverless trucks. However, some think that driverless trucks could actually be the first generation of driverless vehicles, as opposed to passenger vehicles. Furthermore, both types of… Read More
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How Truckers Can Improve Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is very important for truckers, who are always looking to improve their bottom line. Advancements in cab and trailer design are always being made in order to improve aerodynamics, and therefore fuel economy, but even truckers with older… Read More
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Shell Expects Conventional Fuels to Stay on the Road
Fossil fuels are a finite resource, and as such the demand for renewable energy sources is increasing. However, fuel giant Shell is predicting that while vehicles that run on renewable energy will increase, conventional fuels like diesel and gasoline are… Read More
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How On Time Shipping Builds Business
Evan Transportation offers dependable shipping services that get your shipment where it needs to be, when it needs to be there, and in the same condition that it left your hands. We do this because it builds business both for… Read More
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What’s the Difference Between a Semi-Truck and a Semi-Trailer?
A lot of names are used interchangeably to refer to a cargo carrying truck. Semi-truck, semi-trailer, tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, the list goes on. Though everyone understands that you’re referring to a truck when you use any one of these terms, they… Read More
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What’s the Difference Between Diesel and Gasoline Fuel?
Diesel and gasoline actually aren’t very different from each other. The main differences can be found in their consistency, and the type of engine they require to work. Diesel and gasoline come from the same source, which is crude oil…. Read More
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Why is Diesel Fuel More Expensive than Gasoline?
Historically, diesel fuel was usually cheaper than gasoline, with the exception of during the winter months when heating oil demand translated into higher diesel prices. However, diesel has been as expensive or more expensive than regular unleaded gasoline since September… Read More