Things Carriers Should Know: Load Coverage and Getting Paid
Over the years, the government has placed restrictions on drivers to keep the roads safe. It’s easy to think that the only thing our legislators care about is the other person, but they also consider protecting drivers against unethical brokers. In the Motor Carrier Protection Act of 2010, Congress passed laws which related […]
Moving an M60 AVLB Bridge Launcher
This M60 armoured vehicle-launched bridge (AVLB) weighs in at 101,000 lbs, and is 12ft wide. This one is fresh after a rebuild, and headed back into service. Great YouTube video of these vehicles in action – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xUq5I_J3nI
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Moved: 3 Komatsu HD 785-7
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 […]
Highway Bill, and what it means for You
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!
Driving Truck and Getting Back Home to Family
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 […]
Ban On Cell Phone Use While Driving Hits Commercial Drivers
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 […]
Watch for Red-Flags and Avoid Cargo Theft
“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. […]
EOBRs can Reduce Violation Fines
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 […]
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: CSA 2010 is a much better product today than it was a year ago. Many modifications have been made […]
