We'll be examining closely different types of trucks and their usability. And how some trucks are made specifically for certain products. In our other blogs, we talked about the following types of dispatch services: Dry Van Dispatch Services Flatbed Dispatch Services Reefer Dispatch Services Power only dispatch Services Independent Dispatch...
How does the supply chain work?
How does the supply chain work? How does the process of shipment work? What are the different roles during this process? And what are their responsibilities. Let's take a look at what roles are involved and what are their duties. The main roles are Shipper Freight broker Truck driver Dispatcher...
Who is an Owner operator?
An owner operator truck driver is an independent driver engaged in the transport of goods and freight. Instead of working for a another company, they own and operate their own carrier vehicle, or manage their own fleet. Duties include determining routes, loading and unloading your truck, and delivering items according...
What is a Flatbed trailer?
A flatbed truck is a large vehicle with a flat body and no sides or roof around the 'bed' You wont see a container that you'd see on a Dry Van or on a Reefer truck. They are ideal for loads that would be too wide for a truck with...
What is a Dry Van trailer?
Dry van shipping might be the most common type and the mostly used dispatch services used worldwide. We'll learn more about what Dry van freight is, and how does it differ from Reefer dispatch & other freight services. As the name suggests, Dry van is used to transfer cargos that are...
What is a Reefer truck?
One of the most popular dispatch & freight services used worldwide is called Reefer dispatch service, or Reefer container. What is it anyway? Goods that require temperature to be maintained & controlled are transported inside Reefer containers. Reefer containers are essentials if the goods can not survive specific weather conditions. ...