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What Equipment Do Semi Truck Drivers Usually Keep On Hand?

Flatbed-Trailer-With-TarpsThe trucking industry is reliant on its equipment. And, man, there are a ton of different equipment types. From class-8 semi trucks to 53-foot trailers, jeep/stinger dollies and 3-axle RGNs, “equipment” means everything to trucking companies. 

What Is Dunnage? Definition, Types, and Importance

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Dunnage plays an important role in the transportation industry, yet shippers may not give it much consideration. That's a mistake: when a truck shows up to load without the right kind or quantity of dunnage for the job, shippers can face delays that disrupt their timelines, customer commitments, and budget.

What is a Lumper Service in Trucking?

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As companies worldwide look to expand their product and service offerings, the transportation industry is only growing to help them do so, and do so efficiently. 

What Kinds of Pallets Are Used for Freight Shipping?

Posted by Amanda Garner on Feb 1, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Most companies use pallets to ship their goods at some point or another. Be it for a one-off less-than-truckload shipment, or a full truckload dry van load, palletizing your products is a convenient way to..

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What Equipment Do Semi Truck Drivers Usually Keep On Hand?

Posted by Brandon Croney on Nov 28, 2022 10:00:00 AM

The trucking industry is reliant on its equipment. And, man, there are a ton of different equipment types. From class-8 semi trucks to 53-foot trailers, jeep/stinger dollies and 3-axle RGNs, “equipment” means..

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[Video] 3 Alternatives to Using 53-Foot Dry Vans With Liftgates

Posted by Tony Block on Nov 15, 2022 10:30:00 AM

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What Is Dunnage? Definition, Types, and Importance

Posted by Mike Zarns on Sep 14, 2022 10:16:52 AM

Dunnage plays an important role in the transportation industry, yet shippers may not give it much consideration. That's a mistake: when a truck shows up to load without the right kind or quantity of dunnage..

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[Video] Top 5 Questions Your Dry Van Carrier Should Ask You

Posted by Deb Meester on Sep 2, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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[Video] Dry Van Vs. Rail Shipping: Which is Right For You?

Posted by Josh Rivers on Aug 25, 2022 9:42:21 AM

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7 Alternatives to Using a Liftgate to Load Your Full-Truckload Dry Van Freight

Posted by Jim Thomas on Aug 24, 2022 10:00:00 AM

As a company that has offered enclosed dry van service since 1983, Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) is familiar with the phrase “I need a 53-foot van with a liftgate.”

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Load-To-Truck Ratios: An Overview of How They Impact Your Freight Rates

Posted by Reid Eggen on Aug 17, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Your company moves freight. You’ve been at it for a long time. How long? One year? Five years? 10 years? More?

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Partial Truckload (PTL) vs. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping: A Head-To-Head Analysis

Posted by Josh Gewecke on May 30, 2022 10:00:00 AM

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when selecting a transportation service for your business; there are a ton of great options. 

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What is a Lumper Service in Trucking?

Posted by Amanda Garner on Mar 16, 2022 10:00:00 AM

As companies worldwide look to expand their product and service offerings, the transportation industry is only growing to help them do so, and do so efficiently. 

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