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Can I Overhang Freight on a Flatbed Trailer?

The total freight length you’re legally allowed to transport using a flatbed trailer changes from one state to the next. Each state government has very specific guidelines outlining what dimensions shippers can and cannot haul on a flatbed trailer without permitting. 

What Does Flatbed Shipping Cost? [8 Factors To Know]

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Your open-deck shipping price, although difficult to predict, is important to understand. Budgeting your transportation dollars appropriately is crucial to managing your company’s supply chain logistics. But why is it so difficult to do so?

4 Out-Of-The-Box Ways to Save Money on Your Freight Rates

Not to be the bearer of bad news but you may be overpaying for your freight. Sure, spending an extra dollar here or there isn’t terribly destructive. You’ve been known to swing an occasional splurge purchase. To substitute your homemade brew for some store-bought java or to pump unleaded 89 rather than 87.

What is a Trailer-Interchange Agreement?

Trailer-interchange agreements are another special piece of the transportation world. And, if you’ve ever wondered exactly what they do, when they should be used and how they relate to the shipping process, you’re in the right place. 

What is Hot Shot Trucking? Definition, Benefits, and Cost

Hot shot trucking is a type of trucking service that uses medium-duty pickup trucks and flatbed or gooseneck trailers to haul urgent, time-sensitive freight. It is typically used for smaller loads that need to be delivered quickly, often without waiting for a full truckload shipment schedule.

In simple terms, hot shot trucking is:

  • fast freight transportation for urgent loads
  • usually handled with a pickup truck and trailer rather than a full semi-truck
  • commonly used for smaller, partial, or expedited shipments

Hot shot trucking is often used in industries like construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and oil and gas, where equipment, parts, or materials may be needed on short notice. Compared with standard trucking, hot shot loads are usually lighter, more flexible, and more time-sensitive.

 

Ever been called a hot shot? Outside of the trucking industry, a hot shot is someone who’s flashy, successful or larger than life — but in the world of transportation, a hot shot is a smaller trailer hauled by a commercial pick-up

What Trailer Types Are Used in Each Industry?

Posted by Brian Seitz on Oct 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Unless you live off the grid, under a rock AND far from the beaten path, your day-to-day life is heavily influenced by countless industries. 

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Peak Season Shipping: 5 Ways to Prepare For Your Busy Season

Posted by Crystal Lahr on Oct 6, 2021 10:00:00 AM

After a hard-hitting few months, sometimes it’s nice to have an off-season. A period of time dedicated to taking a step back, evaluating past performances and planning for the future. 

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Can I Overhang Freight on a Flatbed Trailer?

Common Flatbed Trailers [Alternatives and Differences]

Posted by Cory Link on Sep 24, 2021 10:00:00 AM

The trucking industry is home to an extensive host of trailer types. From step-deck to lowboy trailers — designed to haul height-sensitive freight — to dry van and reefers commonly used to move food and..

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What Does Flatbed Shipping Cost? [8 Factors To Know]

Posted by Justin Werner on Sep 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Your open-deck shipping price, although difficult to predict, is important to understand. Budgeting your transportation dollars appropriately is crucial to managing your company’s supply chain logistics. But..

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4 Out-Of-The-Box Ways to Save Money on Your Freight Rates

Posted by Joseph Christensen on Sep 10, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Not to be the bearer of bad news but you may be overpaying for your freight. Sure, spending an extra dollar here or there isn’t terribly destructive. You’ve been known to swing an occasional splurge..

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3 Proven Strategies for Stress-Free Holiday Freight Shipping

Posted by Jordan Sandstrom on Sep 8, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Whether we're talking Christmas or the Fourth of July, holiday freight shipping requires careful planning to avoid costly disruptions, rate spikes, and capacity shortages.

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What is a Trailer-Interchange Agreement?

Posted by Justin Werner on Aug 4, 2021 10:43:12 AM

Trailer-interchange agreements are another special piece of the transportation world. And, if you’ve ever wondered exactly what they do, when they should be used and how they relate to the shipping process,..

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What is Hot Shot Trucking? Definition, Benefits, and Cost

Posted by Mike Rudnick on Jul 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Hot shot trucking is a type of trucking service that uses medium-duty pickup trucks and flatbed or gooseneck trailers to haul urgent, time-sensitive freight. It is typically used for smaller loads that..

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Reduce Your Freight Costs By Doing These 8 Things Truckers Enjoy

Posted by Andrew Beckmann on Jul 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Saving money can be difficult. That said, you’re hoping to find a way to cut back, however slightly, on your freight shipping costs.

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