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Trucking Companies Climb on Expected Demand for Harvey Cleanup
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/trucking-companies-climb-expected-demand-harvey-cleanup
"The cost to hire a flatbed truck, which can carry in equipment and haul out debris, could climb as much as 15%, said Josh Brogan, who specializes in logistics for consulting firm A.T. Kearney. That expected jump and increases of perhaps 10% for other types of trucking services will ripple through the industry nationwide, he said
“There’s going to be a shortage of trucking equipment for a while and that’s going to drive up prices across the country and also drive up prices locally to a greater extent,” Brogan said."
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/trucking-companies-climb-expected-demand-harvey-cleanup
"The cost to hire a flatbed truck, which can carry in equipment and haul out debris, could climb as much as 15%, said Josh Brogan, who specializes in logistics for consulting firm A.T. Kearney. That expected jump and increases of perhaps 10% for other types of trucking services will ripple through the industry nationwide, he said
“There’s going to be a shortage of trucking equipment for a while and that’s going to drive up prices across the country and also drive up prices locally to a greater extent,” Brogan said."
National inspection blitz happening next week
http://www.ccjdigital.com/cvsas-bra...tm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-top-story
"Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America will key in on brake compliance on Sept. 7 for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Day.
Inspectors will be looking for out-of-adjustment brakes, along with brake system and antilock braking system violations. CVSA says the goal of Brake Safety Day is to cut down on crashes caused by poorly maintained brakes."
http://www.ccjdigital.com/cvsas-bra...tm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-top-story
"Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America will key in on brake compliance on Sept. 7 for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Day.
Inspectors will be looking for out-of-adjustment brakes, along with brake system and antilock braking system violations. CVSA says the goal of Brake Safety Day is to cut down on crashes caused by poorly maintained brakes."
And how did they come to the conclusion that TL pay rise 0.9% in the second quarter???
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The problem is most side skirts aren't designed for this purpose, they're more about wind reduction and fuel economy.Insurance Institute Conducts Successful Test of Side Underguard Protection
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/insu...cts-sucessful-test-side-underguard-protection
In order for the side skirts to provide this type of protection, the design and weight of the supports needed to withstand such a force would probably cancel out any savings in fuel economy IMO.
UPDATE 1-As Harvey gained fury, Home Depot raced to respond
https://uk.reuters.com/article/storm-harvey-homedepot/update-1-as-harvey-gained-fury-home-depot-raced-to-respond-idUKL2N1LH2BL
"As the streets began to flood over the weekend, the command center began ordering stores to shut down. But trucks still rolled out of a dedicated warehouse, stocked with hurricane defense and recovery products, located in Baytown, just 30 miles from downtown Houston.
In its response, Home Depot followed a plan honed over many hurricane seasons, which aims to minimize disruptions and ensure that it can continue to deliver essential materials and equipment to the affected areas. It is also designed to allow the retailer to capitalize on a surge in demand for its products once repairs begin.
Before the hurricane season begins each summer, the retailer stocks everything from flashlights to shovels in dedicated centers. It pre-loads trucks so they can leave for stores as soon as a hurricane alert comes from a weather service."
https://uk.reuters.com/article/storm-harvey-homedepot/update-1-as-harvey-gained-fury-home-depot-raced-to-respond-idUKL2N1LH2BL
"As the streets began to flood over the weekend, the command center began ordering stores to shut down. But trucks still rolled out of a dedicated warehouse, stocked with hurricane defense and recovery products, located in Baytown, just 30 miles from downtown Houston.
In its response, Home Depot followed a plan honed over many hurricane seasons, which aims to minimize disruptions and ensure that it can continue to deliver essential materials and equipment to the affected areas. It is also designed to allow the retailer to capitalize on a surge in demand for its products once repairs begin.
Before the hurricane season begins each summer, the retailer stocks everything from flashlights to shovels in dedicated centers. It pre-loads trucks so they can leave for stores as soon as a hurricane alert comes from a weather service."
The side skirts on your hat also reduce wind drag while walking too!!
(NOTE) These Hat Skirts should only be installed by a qualified technician, to prevent loss of peripheral vision,
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Does this mean that guys who never pretrip, may actually do one? That is if they know how?
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A brilliant idea. I'd like to know how they did it without causing any weight penalty.Insurance Institute Conducts Successful Test of Side Underguard Protection
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/insu...cts-sucessful-test-side-underguard-protection
That's up to us to figure out.
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Well I know Big Dave pretrips the coop,daily.Our steering wheel holders do a pretrip?
Bwahahahaha!!!!!!
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I heard BD "scoops the coop" daily.
Does this have a sunroof for the HAT?
I pretrip the Deuce Coupe.
Looks like the end result of a, Coop Dispatch?http://www.livetrucking.com/semi-truck-gets-stuck-canyon-switchback/
Wong: Hey BRG!! I wanna take the scenic route.
BRG: Whatever! I'm trying to sleep!
Wong: Ummm, BRG? Can you call Donna and tell her to send the recovery drones this time??
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