The movement of agricultural products by all transportation modes.
Overview of ocean cargo insurance coverages. Factors to consider when deciding whether to purchase transit protection.
Advice on cargo theft prevention
Tarping practices, transporting large equipment safely, cargo securement and tie down standards
Commercial Drivers License information and resources.
Truck and bus driving, hours of service and human factors for commercial drivers.
Demand and operating costs for transporting freight. Transportation alternatives in freight movement.
Freight and trucking planning. Statewide freight plans.
Intermodal freight transportation. Alternate transportation modes from origin to destination, but not including local pick-up and delivery. Rates, routes, transfer facilities, and containers. Intermodal freight terminals for rail-water and rail-truck operations. Loading and unloading equipment, track layouts, container storage, inspection, and control systems.
Policy issues in international trade and transportation. Market forces and barriers to international trade in transportation goods and services.
Online access to US government databases on carrier, vehicle, driver safety and credential information, e.g., SAFER, US government safety ratings of passenger carriers. Consumer's Guide to Purchasing Professional Motorcoach Services.
Underride guards, trailer inspections, conspicuity regs and more
State highway truck maps, designated truck routes, restricted routes, etc
7-day trip permit and 7-day fuel permit. Hazardous materials endorsement. Full-fee registration information. Links to US State permit information. There are fees administered by the states to obtain the permits.
Fact sheets about the trucking industry & trucking safety, including information on basic industry facts, safety statistics, a truck's average total stopping distance, etc. Manual on the realities and limitations of trucking. Alternative fuels.
Commercial motor vehicle size and weight regulations. Bridge formula weight calculator. Overweight vehicle violation information.
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