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[Video] 5 Essential Load-Specific Questions Heavy Haul Carriers Commonly Ask

7 Common Construction Equipment Transportation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Moving-construction-equipment-heavy-haul Shipping construction equipment is a complex task that demands precision, planning, and an eye for detail.

For shippers dealing in these rugged pieces of heavy machinery and equipment, ensuring their safe and timely arrival is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and avoiding costly delays.

How To Get Oversized Load Permits For Your Freight (3 Easy Steps)

You’re looking to nail down some permitting for an upcoming shipment. But you don’t know how to go about doing so, how much time it will take to obtain the permit, how long the load may take to move . . .

About the only thing you know for sure? You have a lot of questions about what information you’ll need to facilitate the oversized load permit process.

Since you’re hoping to make this process as smooth as possible, you already know this information is vital to the success of your shipment. Now, all that’s left is to get the facts and take the right steps.

How Does Distance Impact Freight Delivery Timing?

Of course the distance your freight needs to travel impacts the time it takes to get there. Based on land distance alone it takes longer to get from NY to Cal than from NY to N.J. But there’s more to it than that.

What Are Spot Market Quotes and How Does a Freight Brokerage Use Them?

You’ve been given a spot quote for your freight and you’re not sure how it was calculated or whether a spot quote is best for your business. Since the spot market is such a huge part of the trucking industry’s pricing structure, it’s important to understand exactly when it’s best to use and when it’s simply not.

Trucking Terminology: A Glossary of Common Shipping Terms

The trucking industry is brimming with unique jargon. This can make starting in this industry or working with it overwhelming. As soon as you think you’re beginning to master the language of trucking, another term will pop up.

The 11 Most Common Trailer Types Used in The Trucking Industry in 2025

Dry Van Trailers
Standard Flatbed Trailers
Refrigerated Trailers (Reefers)
Drop-Deck/Step-Deck Trailers
Double Drop/Lowboy Trailers
Hotshot Trailers
Conestoga Trailers
Curtainside Trailers
Extendable Drop-Deck Trailers
Standard RGN Trailers
Extendable RGN Trailers

With so many different trailers on the roads today, it can be difficult to discern what each is used for and which is best for your freight.

The Top 5 Benefits of Using a Freight Brokerage

You’re looking to move a shipment but are unsure of whether or not using a freight brokerage is right for you. This can be a difficult decision, but it doesn’t have to be.