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The Downfall of America's Bridges (Part I of II)

The Downfall of America’s Bridges (Part I of II)

A great majority of our nation’s bridges are beginning to show their wear and tear as they find themselves caught in the middle of a direct aging process. The moving industry uses these bridges every day, which poses a significant concern. With the recent bridge collapses over the past few years, we must begin to consider active repair on the bridges that are so heavily traveled, particularly by tractor-trailer drivers carrying significantly heavy loads.

Kentucky Trailer's Leading Innovations

Kentucky Trailer’s Leading Innovations

We give an overview of Kentucky Trailer’s history and how it can benefit your moving business. Now over 100 years in business, the company still upholds its desire to ensure only the finest quality in its moving vans and trailers.

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Save Time (and Hassle!) by Registering through CleanFleets

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently implement some changes of which can help to relieve Household Good (HHG) tractor-trailers who either enter, or work within the state of California. When enacted, HHG trucks will be able to avoid Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF’s) which are required in order to travel in California, after January 1st, 2014.

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Moving Statistics Show Vast Differences in a Short Time

Every year we see significant changes and developments within the moving industry. In fact, the moving industry is one of the largest industry’s in the world, moving over 43 million American’s alone, a year. But, it’s always interesting to note why Americans move, and where they are moving to, and seeing those statistics can help prepare local moving businesses better accommodate their clients.

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How the Bus and Truck Regulation Affects Your Fleet (Part II of II)

As part of the Bus and Truck Regulation enacted in 2012 in California, moving fleets must meet certain regulations depending of the size and year of their vehicles. In the final part of this series we will be discussing credits and exemptions, as well as additional requirements for the latest change.

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How the Bus and Truck Regulation Affects Your Fleet (Part I of II)

As of December 12th, 2008, the California Air Resources Board passed the bus and truck regulation which would help to reduce what is known as “particulate matter”, or PM, as well as oxides of nitrogen emissions that presently exist in diesel vehicles in California. These regulations cover the trucks and buses and can apply to your moving fleet. In this part of the series, we will cover what kinds of truck and engines fall under the law and when they need to be in compliance.

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