Posts in category: Trucking

You already know that some regular maintenance goes into keeping your personal car running smoothly. Have you thought about your work trucks? As a manager or owner of a business that needs trucks or even just a driver who spends a lot of time in his semi, there are few things as critical to the success of your operation as the regular maintenance of your semi trucks. Your truck is your lifeline! Your truck is your money maker! As such, keeping your truck well maintained is unbelievably important. ...

When you need something shipped, you want Triangle-J, Inc. It’s as simple as that! We can handle any and all of your truck-related needs, including: ...

Driving a semi tractor-trailer is no easy feat. While driving in a straight line with such a large vehicle is difficult enough in and of itself, it is the turning that is the true problem. The most common type of semi accident comes from right turns. Wide right-hand turn tractor-trailer accidents take place for two reasons: the truck driver didn't swing out far enough or the truck driver swung too far out. In order to drive safely, you need to get it exactly right! ...

Sometimes, your shipping needs require a little more than just a regular truck. When that's the case, you need to hire the services of a trucking company that offers a flat-bed. But, how do you know when it's time to do this and how do you go about doing it? Both are great questions! ...

As a truck driver, you may be working varying hours; early mornings, late nights, even overnights. If you're not used to these types of hours, you may not be well-versed in common ways truckers handle such a schedule. One of the more frequent hauls you may be asked on is a morning one. Let's look at some ways you can stay safe and efficient on those early morning drives. ...

In road transport, an oversized load is a load that exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size and/or weight limits for a specified portion of the road. The legal dimensions and weights vary between regions within our country. This means that something that is acceptable on a rural interstate may be deemed too wide for a major city street. This happens more often than you think in the trucking industry. It doesn’t mean your needed shipment cannot happen; it simply means other steps must be taken beforehand. ...

Is your business looking to ship items, yet keep your costs low? The correct solution to this is contracted trucking. Surprisingly, many companies do not know this option is available. They continue to pay freight costs, which go up and down on a whim and are nearly impossible to budget for. Make today the last day you fall victim to this! ...