Tarp Straps

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Table of Contents What are Tarp Straps? A tarp strap is used to secure tarps onto flatbed trailers or any other freight that requires covering during...

Company Driver

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Table of Contents What Is a Company Driver A company driver or fleet driver is a truck driver who is employed by a trucking company and drives the...

Semi Trailer

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Table of Contents Introduction to Semi Trailer Semi-trailers, known for their ubiquitous presence on highways and industrial zones, play a crucial role in the...

Forced Dispatch – No Force Dispatch

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Table of Contents What is Forced Dispatch and No Force Dispatch Force dispatch in trucking refers to a situation where a carrier requires a driver to accept a...

International Registration Plan IRP

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Table of Contents What is the International Registration Plan IRP The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a reciprocal agreement among the states of the...

Detention Time

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Table of Contents What is the Detention Time? Detention time in trucking refers to the period a driver waits at a shipper’s or receiver’s facility...

Map of US

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Table of Contents Map of US & Road Network Overview The United States has a comprehensive road system that covers more than four million miles, including...

USDOT Number

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Table of Contents What is a USDOT Number? A USDOT number is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division...

Load Bars

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Table of Contents What are Load Bars? Load bars, also known as cargo bars or load locks, are adjustable bars that can be placed inside a trailer to prevent...

Oversized Load

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Table of Contents What is Oversized Load? An oversized load, often termed as over-dimensional, is any load that exceeds the standard legal size set by federal...

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