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07th September 2009
The American Moving and Storage Association reports that approximately 13% of Americans move every year. Any one who has moved, or is in the process of moving, has experienced how much work there is in packing up a household and relocating. In fact, acc... Read >
Author: Sue Krippner04th September 2009
Professional movers can make a daunting task simpler by doing the hard stuff like packing, loading and moving your belongings. But what to expect? Make your move smooth by using this moving guide for fees, fares and mileage. We've got some information tha... Read >
Author: Yodle18th June 2009
According to the most recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration census, there are now 16,930 registered transportation brokers. These numbers have been growing at a rate of 30% over the course of the past three years. This is a good indication th... Read >
Author: stainleys05th June 2009
In 2007 alone, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that there were more than 14,000,000 trucks roaming around the highways of US, and that includes Los Angeles.
Truck Accidents account for 4,669 of the total 58,512 crashes in 2003 and acc... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group01st May 2009
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 750 people die each year and more than 20,000 are injured each year because of fatigue truck drivers operating commercial truck vehicles. T... Read >
Author: scarpey16th April 2009
Trucking accident cases are quite a bit different than automobile accident cases. There are a number of reasons, but the primary reason is that trucks are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These regulations are voluminous and tech... Read >
Author: Mickey L Fine07th April 2009
When a commercial truck accident occurs there can be a number of reasons, but one of the more common causes is sleepy drivers. On average, drivers of big rigs have to work long hours and often can have their pay minimized if they make a late delivery. Thi... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry25th March 2009
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 750 people die each year and more than 20,000 are injured each year because of fatigue truck drivers operating commercial truck vehicles.... Read >
Author: scarpey09th January 2009
From the wheel to the supersonic jet, man has transcended conventional transportation. Had man failed to discover modern transportation means, we would have lived in despair and the hassles of transporting from one place to another. Part of this progress ... Read >
Author: bravo seo03rd December 2008
Top 3 tips to choose a good New York Moving Company
Finding a reliable New York moving company often involves a bit of home work and lots of research. Among the easiest means of getting a good New York moving company for your job is asking your friends... Read >
Author: VirtuosOnline01st December 2008
Top 3 tips to choose a good New York Moving Company
Finding a reliable New York moving company often involves a bit of home work and lots of research. Among the easiest means of getting a good New York moving company for your job is asking your friends... Read >
Author: VirtuosOnline01st December 2008
Despite the setbacks presented by the skyrocketing prices of diesel and other petroleum products, the trucking industry is still reaping profits. Even if gas rates have pushed past the ceiling, companies and other enterprises still need trucks and rigs to... Read >
Author: Tanner24th November 2008
Despite the many advances in technology, interstate trucking or transportation is still a preferred choice when it comes to delivering goods nationwide. Practically all U.S. commodities are transported by truck at certain points in the distribution proces... Read >
Author: Tanner21st October 2008
Recently, the annual Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) met for the annual Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition to showcase several new technologies aimed at decreasing the potential for heavy truck accidents.
Delphi, which was one... Read >
Author: Legal20th October 2008
Freight brokers are basically middle-man between the shipper, buyer or owner of the product and the trucking company that moves the freight. Freight brokers will accept an order for a load to be moved from the customer and arrange for the transportation ... Read >
Author: Ray Donovan02nd September 2008
Before you even strike a deal with a motor coach rental company, consider one important thing: your safety. It could be that the bus is fully equipped with a lot of amenities, but if it lacks something in the safety department, you can be in grave danger.... Read >
Author: Robert Janis17th August 2008
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In 2004, there were 198.8 million registered drivers in the United States. Currently there are at least 251 million registered vehicles. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Deparment of Mot... Read >
Author: LegalView20th May 2008
Large trucks account for a disproportionately large share of traffic deaths based on miles traveled. The fatal crash rate for large trucks is 50 percent greater than the rate for all vehicles on the roads.
Fatalities from large truck crashes have incre... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman19th March 2008
Whenever travel on the highways is involved safety should be a top priority. That is no less so when selecting a bus company for your tour. Several elements are involved in the issue of safety when bus tour companies are concerned. They are: The condition... Read >
Author: Robert Janis19th March 2008
Whenever travel on the highways is involved safety should be a top priority. That is no less so when selecting a bus company for your tour. Several elements are involved in the issue of safety when bus tour companies are concerned. They are: The condition... Read >
Author: Robert Janis25th September 2007
Your Responsibilities and Rights While MovingA Handy GuideIntroductionThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations protect consumers on interstate moves by defining the rights and responsibilities of consumers and movers. The pamphl... Read >
Author: Cytnet25th September 2007
A Handy GuideIntroductionThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations protect consumers on interstate moves by defining the rights and responsibilities of consumers and movers. The pamphlet with these guidelines will be given to you... Read >
Author: Cytnet02nd March 2007
These are dangerous times we live in. Terrorist use our own systems against us, which brings us to the subject of the need for a system to track trucking trailers.
The trucking industry has made good use of the global positioning system (GPS) to track... Read >
Author: Carl Stinson15th November 2006
?Roadside inspectors are highly trained professionals who save lives everyday by keeping unsafe commercial vehicles and drivers off the road.?
These are the exact words uttered by David H. Hugel. Hugel is the acting administrator for the Federal Mo... Read >
Author: Shane Morgay31st August 2006
Prior to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, anyone in any state with a standard-issue driver's license could also operate a large, commercial-size vehicle such as a tractor-trailer or bus. However, this presented a large problem in terms of ... Read >
Author: Mike Curts03rd July 2006
The industry:
Freight brokers arrange for the transportation of cargo between shippers and motor carriers. Nearly everything you touch throughout a given day has been transported by a motor carrier. The industry is enormous. Most cargo is shipped with ... Read >
Author: John Thomas09th February 2006
How To Deal With Moving Quotes?
So, you are moving. The advice you get is: compare movers by requesting free moving quotes. But what are the things you really should keep a close eye on?
The more details you give, the more accurate your quote. Movin... Read >
Author: D. Spakman
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