With the government shutdown in full swing, many federal departments have had to reassess their resources and allocate them for an uncertain future. However, according to overdriveonline.com, “Enforcement of trucking regulations and the operation of the Federal Motor Carrier… Read More
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What is Intermodal Shipping?
Intermodal shipping is a method of shipping using multiple modes of transport and special containers and trailers. The modes of shipping include planes, ships, trains, and most commonly, trucks. Trucks are almost always used to get intermodal shipments to their… Read More
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On-Time Deliveries With Evan Transportation
It might sound cliché, but the phrase “time is money” is the most relevant maxim there is in the shipping industry. Getting your product to its intended destination on time means you make money, and not only that, you build… Read More
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How To Change the Tire on a Semi Truck
Changing the tire on a semi truck is no simple task. Due to the equipment involved and the weight of a spare tire, most truckers opt to notify their dispatcher and pull in at the nearest truck stop, which are… Read More
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What is a TWIC Certified Driver?
At Evan Transportation, we only higher the most well qualified drivers to run our rigs, which is why many of our drivers are TWIC certified. Not only does this inform us as to the quality of the driver, a TWIC… Read More
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Fuel Efficient Semi-Trucks
With new fuel economy standards for semi-trucks set to begin next year, truck manufacturers are rolling out new models to comply with the regulations. Trucks will have to get at least 7.2 miles to the gallon starting in 2014, the… Read More
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CB Radio Lingo from Evan Transportation
CB (Citizens Band) Radio is used by truckers to communicate with each other while they’re on the road. During the later half of the 20th century, truckers began to develop their own language to use when communicating via CB radio… Read More
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Trucking Trivia
Think you know it all about trucking? Test your knowledge with a couple trucking facts. Some of them might surprise you! What’s in a Name? Semi trailers and semi trucks are actually two different things. The trailer can only… Read More
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Weighing In on Weigh Stations
Weigh stations are common sights along the sides of highways, but for as common as they are they are often easy to miss. Many times the long line of trucks waiting for their turn on the scale simply don’t exist… Read More
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Your Name is on the Line
When you select a company to deliver goods for you, you are putting your name on the line with that company. When you select Evan Transportation, we are in it together. We at Evan Transportation know that you are… Read More