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Recognizing the Different Vehicle Types Used Today
Recognizing the Different Vehicle Types Used Today

A carrier quotes on space, weight and whether the vehicle drives onto the trailer, so a full size truck and a sedan on one route are different jobs.

The Problem with EV Truck Hauling Range in the Real World
The Problem with EV Truck Hauling Range in the Real World

AAA measured a 24.5 percent range drop from payload alone. Towing is worse, because drag not weight is what really costs you range.

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Shipping Your Car: The Process from Quote to Delivery

Most people book vehicle transport once or twice in a lifetime, so the process is the unknown. It runs in five stages.

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A Proposed Proficiency Test for New Carriers by the FMCSA
A Proposed Proficiency Test for New Carriers by the FMCSA

The FMCSA is considering making a big adjustment to how it goes about guaranteeing the competence and safety of new truck drivers. The establishment of standardized competence exams that new carriers must complete before being given operating permission is part of this development. The fact that this proposal, which was first submitted 14 years ago, has been renewed and added on the agenda for 2023 suggests that the regulatory environment for the trucking industry could be evolving.

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How to Ship a Car with a Modified Suspension or Lowered Ride Height

One measurement decides how a lowered car ships: ground to the lowest fixed point. Here is how to take it and what equipment each number calls for.

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Automatic Emergency Braking on Heavy Trucks

A loaded truck needs roughly a football field to stop, and most of that is before the brakes are applied at all.

South Carolina Heavy Equipment Shipping
South Carolina Heavy Equipment Shipping

Heavy equipment shipping in South Carolina: the interstate and port network, oversize permit requirements, and choosing the right trailer.

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Minnesota Heavy Equipment Shipping
Minnesota Heavy Equipment Shipping

Get an inside look at the process of heavy equipment shipping in Minnesota. Find out what types of equipment we handle, how your machinery will be transported, and why Ship A Car, Inc. is your best choice for heavy equipment transport.

Alabama Heavy Equipment Shipping
Alabama Heavy Equipment Shipping

This article provides a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment shipping in Alabama, highlighting the diverse types of equipment transported, the stringent regulations, and the role of companies like Ship A Car, Inc. in navigating this complex landscape.

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Fire Risk Recalls: What Park Outside Actually Means

Most recalls are ordinary. A fire risk recall is the one category that carries an instruction attached, usually to park away from structures until the repair is done. Here is why that advice is worth taking seriously.

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The Most Collectible Automobiles of the 1990s to Rev Up Your Memories

Discover some of the iconic cars from the 1990s that will always retain a special place in our hearts. With these collectable vehicles, you may relive the period of timeless masterpieces and stimulate those recollections. Explore your memories while enjoying the appeal of these prized automobile treasures.

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Shipping a Car with a Bike Rack

Vehicles sit nose to tail on a hauler, so 3 feet of protruding steel can cost the carrier a slot and you the difference.

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How to Ship Large Poles

How to ship flag poles, telephone poles, and other large poles: flatbed or extendable trailers, proper padding and securement, and permits when the length requires them.

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Shipping Caterpillar Construction Equipment

Track width is usually what makes a CAT excavator a permit load, not its weight. Strip what is removable, measure what is left, and the trailer follows from that.

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