Here are some pictures from a recent move of 3 Komatsu HD 785-7 Off Highway Rock Trucks. These weighed in at a massive 165,000 lbs, 35′ L x 22’6″ W x 18’6″ H on the ground. The trucks were split – removing the beds and outside tires. Chassis shipped at 30′ L x 18′ W x 15′ H at 100,000 lbs, while the beds shipped at 28′ L x 22’6″ W x 16′ H at 65,000 lbs.
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Congress approved the Highway Bill, and President Obama is set to sign it on Friday, July 6, 2012. The report contains the TIA-OOIDA-ATA compromise language almost exactly.
How will this affect you?
Read the great blog post and summary from DAT.com.
Leave a comment below and let us know what you think!
One of the very top values at Freight Tec is Family.
We believe in trying to find a different load for a Carrier, who wants to be home for the weekend to spend time with his family… Taking care of some of the extra headaches for a Shipping Manager so he can spend more time with his family… or making sure our Agents and Employees get the time they need to spend with their own families. We consider each of these part of the our Freight Tec Family as well.
This article – Myths about the Trucking Industry – is about Truck Drivers in general, and it really struck a chord with me as I read it this morning.
Quoted from the article:
“Next time you see a semi-truck on the road, think about the driver behind the wheel, and realize he—or she—is a person just like you, working toward a goal, delivering goods you depend on, and looking forward to getting back home to family.”
If you get a chance, be sure to thank a Truck Driver – and at the very least, respect what they do and the part they play in keeping this country rolling.
Are you an Agent or Broker interested in joining the Freight Tec Family?
Well, it’s official. Effective January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and others implemented a rule banning the use of cell phones while driving for all commercial truck drivers.
Violations can be severe – up to $2,750 fine for each offense and possible commercial license suspension for multiple violations. It’s not just the drivers either – companies that allow their drivers to use cell phones while driving could be hit with fines up to $11,000.
While this restriction will undoubtedly affect many carriers, Freight Tec strongly supports the FMCSA in this decision with the ultimate objective in keeping our public roads safer.
The FBI estimates the loss value of Cargo Theft at roughly $30 Billion dollars a year. Don’t think that effects you as an every-day consumer? Think again. That $30 Billion loss causes retail business everywhere to mark-up their products an additional 20% for consumers! … And that’s on items you buy everyday! Electronics, food and clothing were the top three commodities stolen in 2010.
(National Insurance Crime Bureau)
According to the NICB’s report, most Cargo Thefts happen within 200 miles or four (4) hours from the driver’s starting point. Criminals view Cargo Theft as relatively ‘low risk’ and usually produces a ‘high return’ for them when they turn around and sell the product they’ve stolen. Criminals follow drivers they’ve targeted and can usually steal the cargo within five (5) minutes after the driver stops. That is scary! Another growing trend is ‘Fraudulent Pickups’ where thieves access load information online and impersonate a legitimate carrier to pick up a load directly from the shipper… and after they’ve picked up the load, they disappear.
Ways to Prevent Cargo Theft:
Let’s work together to keep the cargo we haul safe from criminals and thieves.
Have comments or more ways to prevent Cargo Theft? Leave us a comment!
Happy Independence Day!
Freight Tec Management Group, Inc. would like to
Thank You for your Business
We hope you are able to take the opportunity this weekend to remember those who serve and maintain our freedom. It’s a time of family and friends… and good BBQ, of course!
Sincerely,
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We love staying up-to-date and reading the Journal of Commerce – Trucking. Last week an excellent post really got us thinking. EOBRs can SIGNIFICANTLY reduce violation fines.
You can read the full article here: FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs
Basically, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ordered JBS Carriers Inc., of Greeley, Colorado, to install Electronic Onboard Recorders (EOBRs) in it’s 700 trucks by March 2011. This came about because of many hours-of-service and CDL violations. Their choice was to take on a $81,780 fine or install EOBRs and take a reduce fine of $16,000.
With that much in fines, installing the EOBRs seems like a no-brainer. No question they will help this company reduce it’s future violations significantly, and make them a better carrier in the process.
With upcoming changes regarding CSA 2010, we all should be looking at ways to reduce our violations and become better, stronger transportation providers.
Be sure to also read our article on CSA 2010 Opinions – The Good and the Bad.
Our position in the industry allows us to hear opinions from highly qualified and reputable people about CSA 2010. Both the good and the bad.
Here’s a brief list of the top 3 opinions we’re hearing –
First, the Good:
Second, the Bad:
We welcome your thoughts and opinions as well –
What have you heard or what do you know about CSA 2010?
Leave us a comment and let us know!
Freight Tec is proud to announce our Retirement Strategy for Freight Brokers.
“How do you get the most money out of your freight brokerage when you decide to Retire? At some point, you will want to retire or leave the business to pursue other opportunities. How will you do this successfully? This short article will give you some ideas of what you need to do to maximize your profit when you sell your business.”
We are offering this FREE REPORT on “Six Common Retirement Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Retirement, and How to Avoid Them ALL!”.
The key is to sell to the person or entity that will take care of the business, keep your customers happy, and continue to provide an income stream to you.
Freight Tec can help you design a Retirement Plan that is personalized for your individual needs. We can move quickly to help you Retire Now.
Check out our FREE REPORT and Contact Us for more information, and let us help you start planning your Retirement TODAY!
The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) – http://www.nastc.com – recently named Freight Tec in their “Best Broker Directory” for 2010-2011.
NASTC screens every one of these brokers by carrier payment policy, history, and recommendations they receive from other NASTC members.
“We feel this group of brokers represents the top of the brokerage community and they move more than 150,000 loads per month.”
– From the NASTC Best Broker Directory 2010 – 2011
Freight Tec is proud to be listed amount this group of Best Brokers, and especially proud to be only one of three brokers in Utah that are listed. That is quite a compliment.
