2019

Truck Vs Train: The Pros And Cons Of Shipping Choices

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When your goods need to be transported across long distances with the United States (or sometimes beyond), you have several choices as to the method. The most common of these is by truck and by train. Which should you rely on to get products and materials from one place to another? Here are the pros and cons of each transportation type. Transporting by Truck Trucking offers a great deal of flexibility to target your specific needs and circumstances.

30 December 2019

Understanding Truckload Shipping Definitions And Related Quotes

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Truckload shipping has a multitude of shipping quote options. In fact, when you first look at a quote chart from any one shipper, you might be a little overwhelmed. Compound that with various abbreviations and changes in quotes, and you may be at a loss for deciding who is going to be your main shipping company. The following truckload shipping definitions, as well as the related quotes, will help clarify things for you.

6 November 2019

Starting A Trucking Business? What You Need Besides Trucks

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A trucking business sounds easy enough, does it not? You get a bunch of trucks, you get a bunch of drivers, and then you start working on getting a client/customer list together so that you have regular shipments to truck all over. However, it is a lot more complicated than that. Here are several other things you will need besides trucks, drivers, and customers. Trucking Highway Permits for Driving in Your Own State

3 October 2019

4 Tips For Riding In A Helicopter When You're Afraid Of Flying

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Whether it's an exclusive view of an attraction, transportation to a remote location, or even a sponsored work event, there are a few occasions when a helicopter ride might come into play. For a person with a fear of heights, the idea of flying in this type of aircraft sounds terrifying. While you might not necessarily cure your fear of flying, there are plenty of things you can do to make your ride more comfortable, and maybe even enjoyable.

21 July 2019

Reasons To Get Your Private Pilot License When You Have A Love Of Flying

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If you love flying, you may wonder if it's worth the time and expense to obtain a private pilot license. It could be perfect for you, especially since you can fly without having to own an airplane; however, owning a plane might be a dream of yours too. Here are some of the benefits of obtaining a private pilot license. You Can Take More Getaways A big advantage of flying is that you can travel to your destination much faster.

21 June 2019

3 Reasons To Haul Your Motorcycles In A Trailer Vs. The Back Of Your Truck

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You may have heard of people hauling motorcycles in the back of their pickup trucks, and it might even be something that you have done yourself. However, it really is better to invest in a motorcycle trailer rather than hauling your motorcycle in this way. Even though it might work to load your motorcycle in the back of your truck in a pinch, it's worth it to buy a motorcycle trailer for hauling for these reasons.

22 March 2019

How Transportation Brokerage Contracts Can Help Your Company Budget

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Getting your shipments where they need to be is the top priority for your business. Unfortunately, having a fleet of truckers on staff can be quite costly. You face the expenses of fleet maintenance, the overhead of the drivers on staff, and the payments for property to park the trucks when they are not on the road. When you consider all of those expenses, it is reasonable to try to find ways to save money.

7 January 2019