Long Haul Trucking

Trucking Safety

Long haul truck drivers are required to make regular stops to take a break from driving, per rules and regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This allows drivers to operate much safer than other methods of transportation where drivers either refrain from making stops or take shorter break periods to move product faster. Long haul truckers are required to complete paperwork reflecting any stops, breakdowns or other issues throughout their journey, so there's a paper trail documenting every step.

Inspection

Long haul truckers always check the product they're delivering to make sure it's secure and won't shift or damage during transportation. They also inspect the truck to ensure that it's been serviced properly before beginning their drive and that it's in good condition. This is something that many expedited services won't bother doing, especially when time is of the essence, however it helps play into the overall safety of long haul trucking in general. Part of the routine safety inspection also includes ensuring that there's a working fire extinguisher and flares on board in the event of an emergency.

What to Look for in a Long Haul Trucking Provider

Not all long haul trucking companies are created equal, so it's important to do your homework when it comes to selecting the right provider.

Here's a look at some of the things you want to be on the lookout for, and some of the areas that we excel in.

With an expansive network of operators and partners, we excel in moving items thousands of miles across North America from their origin to their destination and look forward to partnering with you on your next shipment.

Our Advantages 

• Experience and professionalism: Credibility is everything for a company when it comes to any offered service, let alone long haul trucking. That's where we come in. Not only are all of our drivers qualified, but they're also experienced experts in what they do and how they do it. That's an intangible that you can't overlook when you're searching for a long haul trucking provider to transport goods where they need to go.
• One point of contact: If you need to reach someone for a question about your shipment, will you be able to reach someone quickly that can help you? Or will you have to leave a message or get the runaround between several different people before your question is addressed? We're pleased to place all of our clients with a single point of contact for fast, easy communication should any questions or issues arise before, during and after a delivery. What's more is that our contacts are available at all hours of the day, every day of the week, 365 days a year. We understand how important it is to reach someone when there's a question or issue with a delivery — and we're always happy to help.
• Logistics backed: Truck drivers shouldn't be looking at maps of the fastest routes from origin to destination any longer. No, those days are long gone. Instead, any good trucking company should be anchored by a comprehensive logistics solution that helps truck drivers make educated decisions on routes and also helps customers track where shipments are in their journey. A good logistics platform can also play into the safety aspect of truck driving as well as provide more transparency between the trucking company and the customer. And in the event of a breakdown, a logistics platform will connect others in the trucking network for faster access to a solution.