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The Benefits of Using a Trucking Company

Published by Tamar Hela.

The Benefits of Using a Trucking Company

There are several reasons why using a trucking company is beneficial. First, it saves time.

When you hire a trucking company, they take care of scheduling and dispatching your shipments, so you don't have to worry about coordinating schedules and routes.

Second, it helps save money. Since you won't have to pay for fuel, insurance, toll fees, etc., hiring a trucking company can save you thousands of dollars each month.

Third, it provides flexibility. If you want to change your route, schedule, or delivery date, you can easily do so without coordinating things with other drivers.

Fourth, it allows you to concentrate on the core of your business. You can focus more on running your operations by outsourcing some of these tasks.

Hiring a trucking company has many benefits.

Freight forwarders handle the paperwork and other important documents related to moving items across the country and know how to deal with relevant documents required to move items internationally.

When you hire an experienced trucking company, you can rest assured that your shipments are in good hands.

You won't have to worry about setting up any shipments, and your customers will be pleased to know that they can depend on your company to ensure that their packages will be delivered on time.

If there are any problems with a shipment, you'll receive notifications immediately. This means the trucking company will continuously update your customers about any delays or changes to delivery times.

We'll break down some of the benefits in further detail below.

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Expertise and Experience

There are many guidelines that shipping companies must follow in order to operate legally.

It's not easy to become qualified to ship items across the country or internationally.

Since so many precautions are put into place within the industry, shipping services are trustworthy and reputable.

Numerous issues could arise if companies don't adhere to the following standards.

  1. Permit holders must pay annual fees and meet specific requirements to keep their permits active. To become eligible for a license, applicants must complete a training course approved by FMCSA, pass a written exam, and demonstrate proficiency in English and mathematics.
  2. They must also show proof of financial responsibility and provide evidence of completing a criminal background check.
  3. Motor carriers must maintain liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage up to $750,000 per incident or $1 million if a vehicle is overweight. Liability insurance protects you against legal action from accidents caused by your truck. A carrier could lose its license if it fails to maintain adequate insurance.
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Saves Money

Hiring a trucking company means you won't have to worry about fuel costs, insurance, or repairs.

Plus, these companies usually offer discounts for bulk orders. So instead of paying for gas, insurance, maintenance, and repairs out-of-pocket, you can just pay once per month.

Here are a few more ways to save money:

  1. Shipping a car can be cheaper than driving it cross country if you use a trucking company
  2. A car shipping company will handle all the details of transportation, saving you time and money
  3. Hiring a trucking company can save money if you don't want to buy gas or rent a truck yourself
  4. When you hire a shipper, you're not putting any miles on your vehicle, reducing vehicle maintenance costs.

Saves Time and Energy

Shipping companies are experts who know precisely what it takes to move products around the world safely and quickly.

Their knowledge combined with extensive experience allows them to lower the risks of damage. A few ways trucking companies can save you time include:

  1. They can move large loads quickly and easily
  2. A car shipping company will handle all the details of transportation, saving you time and money
  3. When you hire an experienced freight trucking company, you'll have much more time to focus on running your business without worrying about managing your shipments.
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Motor Carrier Permit

A motor carrier permit is required by law to operate a commercial vehicle on a public highway.

Having peace of mind is essential when hiring a company to ship your items. That is why trucking companies are required to obtain motor carrier permits to indicate that they are competent and legal businesses.

There are many qualifications they must pass to obtain a motor carrier permit, including:

  1. Trucking companies must apply for operating authority for Motor Vehicles.
  2. Applicants must provide proof of financial responsibility, vehicle registration, driver qualifications, medical records, criminal background checks, and a safety inspection.
  3. They must also show evidence of having passed a drug test within the previous 12 months.
  4. Companies must carry insurance and maintain a record of accidents. They must report those incidents to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and pay $1,500 per incident.
  5. They must also file reports and pay fees. Companies must submit monthly accident reports to the state agency and pay annual fees ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, depending on how many trucks are operated.

Multiple Services

Trucking companies offer a variety of services. You can choose the best option for your needs, from full truckload shipments to less common types like refrigerated containers.

You can negotiate lower rates by contracting with multiple companies and avoiding paying extra fees. And customers appreciate having a single contact point that handles all aspects of a shipment.

Better Risk Management

Trucking companies offer a plethora of insurance products to help protect against loss of or damage to goods.

These include commercial auto coverage, cargo liability coverage, general liability coverage, worker's compensation coverage, and property/casualty insurance. They can do so because of the strong partnerships they maintain with carriers.

Insurance helps protect against loss or damages to goods and materials.

In addition to protecting against losses, it provides a way to collect money for those losses. This allows truckers to focus on delivering goods rather than worrying about paying claims.

A good reputation increases trustworthiness and gives customers reasons to do business.

Customers who know you care about them feel comfortable doing business with you.

Escort Vehicles

If you want to protect your vehicle from damage while it is being transported, we recommend that you use one of our escort vehicles.

Escort vehicles are specially trained to handle large items like cars. They know how to safely maneuver around obstacles such as curbs, bridges, ramps, and overpasses. Should an issue arise, they will contact local law enforcement.

Escort vehicles do not require a signature upon delivery. However, once your shipment leaves the facility, you will typically receive a tracking number.

We suggest you monitor your shipment online to see where it is headed.

A-1 Auto Transport includes satellite tracking in every quote so you can track your shipments and never miss a delivery.

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, hiring a freight trucking company is wise if you have a lot of cargo to transport. Not only will you save on fuel costs, but you won't have to worry about hauling anything big and heavy.

One of the best benefits is that you won't have to worry about driving your rig, which means you can spend more time doing what you enjoy most (like spending quality time with your family).

Plus, when you hire a reputable company like A-1 Auto Transport, you'll never have to worry about being overcharged or losing any of your goods.

We take care of the details, from loading to unloading and everything in between - so you can spend more time living your life and less time worrying about your shipments.

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Tamar Hela is one of our featured writers at A-1 Auto Transport, researching everything from AI auto shipments out of China to what paperwork is required to move long distance. We can safely say she's become well versed in all things shipping and logistics while making the information easy to digest and understandable. 

Tamar has been a copywriter for over 16 years and was trained in the 7-Figure Copywriting Accelerator course through American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI). She's also an incredibly seasoned copyeditor, having previously been the Chief Editor and Publishing Director for Cosby Media Productions, based in Atlanta, Georgia. 

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435 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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45 Campus Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
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3401 E Randol Mill Rd,
Arlington, TX 76011
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Boca Raton, FL 33431
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