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
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The Government Shutdown’s Effect on Trucking
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