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…
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! Related reading: Oil…
Family is one of those words that feels simple until you try to define it — and at Freight Tec, we’ve spent years discovering just how deep that definition really goes. For us, family is not limited to the people who share your last name or your dinner table. It includes the Carrier who wants…
The cell phone ban for truck drivers took effect on January 3, 2012, when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) prohibited commercial drivers from using handheld mobile phones while operating a vehicle. Since that date, this federal rule has reshaped how millions of professional drivers handle dispatch calls, texts, and everyday communication behind the…
Cargo theft now drains an estimated $34 billion from the North American supply chain every single year, and that number keeps climbing as criminals get smarter. If you think cargo theft is just a trucking industry problem, think again — this crime quietly taxes every single consumer who buys electronics, groceries, or clothing. In fact,…
Electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) were the first federally recognized devices built to automatically track a truck driver’s hours of service, and understanding how they work still matters today because they laid the groundwork for the electronic logging device (ELD) rules every fleet follows now. If you manage trucks, dispatch drivers, or simply want to avoid…
Acid reflux disease strikes freight brokers and other high-stress professionals far more often than most people realize, and the burning pain it creates can derail an entire workday in minutes. Brokers juggle tight deadlines, angry carriers, and nonstop phone calls, so their bodies live in a near-constant state of alert. As a result, stomach acid…
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…
Transportation is the process of moving people, freight, and raw materials from one location to another, and it quietly shapes almost every purchase, harvest, and delivery in the modern economy. Whether it happens by rail, truck, ship, or air, transportation determines how quickly goods reach shelves and how much that convenience costs. In particular, the…