Securing van insurance can be more challenging than getting auto insurance. With some preparation and research, however, the process of insuring your van can be a smooth process. Before purchasing van insurance, you must have the specifics of your vehicle available. Have the vehicle identification number and match the written number to the vehicle itself. […]
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With the threat of uncontrolled global warming looming over us and the prospect of a very different future for our children, it’s only natural that we start looking for alternatives to the polluting fossil fuels we’ve come to rely on as a species. Diesel fuel offers a ray of hope for lasting change in this
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The Office of Contractual Services (OCS) of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) operates a subcontractor program that allows subcontractors to work on: NCDOT statewide projects that originate from Raleigh headquarters office that are known as Central Let contracts; and NCDOT divisional projects that originate from one of the 14 division offices that are
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Over-the-road trucks transport everything from food to electronics to construction equipment. Truckers get their loads from companies and brokers, even other truck companies. Regardless of where the load comes from, the company must set a reasonable rate for the load. When trucking companies are asked to transport a load, they often quote a per-mile rate.
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Over the road truck operator-owners are small businessmen just like anyone who runs a small store or service provider. Occasionally, money is scarce, which merits a need to seek financial assistance. Although people generally advise against borrowing money to pay creditors, it can be good business sense to borrow money to make more money. An
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Intermodal freight transportation involves moving freight by using two or more modes of transportation. Typically, transportation modes include truck, railroad and steamship. Although transportation by air also is possible, the method is costly. Intermodal freight transportation positively influences our global economy by controlling the way we move our goods. Nevertheless, some factors need to be
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Several different types of equipment move freight from one location to another. Depending on whether you are moving freight inside a building or outside in a storage area, you should use the best equipment to stack the freight. Elevated freight equipment uses chains and hooks to pneumatically lift the freight high off the ground. Workers
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If you recently lost your California driver license or state ID card, you can easily replace it by following some simple steps. Your California driver license will have to be obtained in by first setting up an appointment at a DMV office. Before you set up your appointment you must have your social security number
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People ship cargo out to different regions on trucks, ships, trains, planes and other vehicles. This lets them do business with different people and companies even if they are far away. However, shipments don’t always reach their destination. This is where contingent cargo insurance can prove itself a true asset to a broker. Contingent cargo
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A freight trucking business can take a variety of forms. You can specialize in large fleet logistics, or transport vehicles and move single loads for consumers and businesses. Secure the proper permits and insurance certificates before you open, no matter what kind of trucking operations you offer. State and federal authorities regulate the trucking industry,
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