What is a Curtainside Trailer? [Definition, Pros and Cons of Using One]

Posted by Steve Psyck on Jul 25, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Transportation is an industry full of equipment types. So many equipment types, in fact, that it can sometimes be difficult to understand the use-case of each. 

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How Much Weight Can I Put On a Flatbed Trailer? [An Overview of Flatbed Kingpin Laws]

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Jul 20, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Planning is key to successfully moving your freight. The trucking industry is governed by a vast number of rules and regulations. Since they are levied to keep roadways, cargo and the motoring public..

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[Video] 5 Load-Specific Questions Your Flatbed Carrier Should Ask (and Why)

Posted by Dean Pasek on Jul 15, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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[Video] 3 Common Flatbed Shipping Problems (+ Tips For Avoiding Them)

Posted by Jesse George on Jul 14, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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7 Common Construction Equipment Transportation Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)

Posted by Troy Heyne on May 18, 2022 10:00:00 AM

We all make mistakes sometimes. In 1920 the Boston Red Sox traded 24-year-old Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in exchange for $125,000. That deal, which is widely considered one of the biggest mistakes in..

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7 Ways to Protect Your Open-Deck Freight During Transport

Posted by Nicholas Hargrove on May 11, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Protecting cargo is top of mind for many companies. That said, ensuring freight arrives at its destination in good condition can sometimes be challenging for open-deck shipments which have external elements,..

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6 Common Flatbed Shipping Problems (and How to Avoid Them)

Posted by Jesse George on Apr 20, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Open-deck shipments hauled on flatbed, step-deck and double-drop trailers keep American supply chains rolling along. With assistance from service providers like asset trucking companies and freight brokers,..

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The 5 Keys to Choosing a Flatbed Trucking Company For Your Business

Posted by Matt Meyer on Apr 6, 2022 10:00:00 AM

As a central segment of your supply chain, your transportation processes and partnerships should never go unnourished. 

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8 Ways to Save Money on Your Flatbed Freight Shipments

Posted by Tyler Turn on Mar 28, 2022 10:00:00 AM

More than $100 billion. That’s how much money shippers — across the U.S. — spent moving their open-deck freight in 2021 alone. This number — which reflects a total that has steadily risen in recent history —..

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4 Key Considerations When Moving Over-Dimensional (OD) Freight

Posted by Jake Black on Mar 21, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Proper upfront planning is important to the success of any shipment, regardless of its size. In every scenario, deadlines need to be considered, dollars need to be allocated, a reliable carrier has to be..

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