Boxwheel Trailer Leasing Insights
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Semi Trailer Rentals: A Valuable Resource in Many Markets
Semi trailers have a long history, having been used to haul cargo for more than 125 years. Even so, companies in many markets continue to find new ways to use rented, leased or purchased semi trailers.
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Semi Trailer Rentals Crucial to “Essential” Transport During Pandemic
COVID-19 and the restrictions implemented to get it under control have caused significant slowdowns in many industries. However, transportation is not currently one of them. While each transportation market segment is experiencing the effects of the pandemic differently, overall the need to move goods and materials remains high, and as a result, the need for semi trailer rentals and leasing has remained high as well.
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From Local Cartage to Storage: Rental Trailers Support Holiday Surges
According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales represent roughly 20% of annual retail activity. For some types of retailers, like those that sell toys, games and hobby-related items, the number can be even higher—closer to 30%.
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Interesting Facts About Semi Trailers and Their History
Why is it called a “semi trailer”? Who built the first one? How long have semi trailers been in use? If you’re in the transportation business, you might find it interesting to learn more about the back half of the tractor-trailer, which has carried an incalculable amount of cargo and been pivotal in the growth of commerce around the world for the last 125 years.
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Are You, Your Truck and Your Semi Trailer Ready for Hot-Weather Driving?
If you’re a trucker, nobody needs to tell you that having your truck and semi trailer out of commission for any significant period of time is a problem. In summertime, as temperatures start to climb, so does the risk of serious, heat-related issues. From damage caused by an overheated engine to blown tires, these troubles can take you off the road for hours or even days at a time.
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Reverse Logistics and Semi Trailers: Enabling an Important Process
Reverse logistics is not a new concept. In fact, the first use of the term was in 1992 in a white paper titled “Reverse Logistics” published by the Council of Logistics Management. However, the idea has received more attention in recent years due, in part, to a desire to recapture value from products and from an increased focus on earth-friendly, “green” practices.
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Semi Trailers: Fast, Flexible, Affordable Storage
Fast-growing companies can’t get new warehouse space built fast enough or may have revenues earmarked for other initiatives. Organizations with sales spikes don’t want more permanent warehouse space, as it becomes a financial burden when volumes drop.
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What You Need to Know About Semi Trailer Tires
We’ve all heard the phrase “where the rubber meets the road.” For any company that uses semi trailers to haul products or materials, that point is one that can have a significant effect on everything from fuel economy to safety. Knowing what to look for when purchasing tires and how to get the most life out of tires without creating a safety risk can be a key to success.
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How to Protect Your Leased Semi Trailer When Backing Up
Whether you’re using an owned semi trailer or a semi trailer for lease or rent, it’s critical that you take good care of that expensive piece of equipment. This is especially true when backing up. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to reach a loading dock or simply...
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Self-Driving Semi Trucks: Insight on What’s Ahead
Self-driving vehicles are getting a great deal of attention these days. Self-driving cars have now driven millions of miles on our roads, and self-driving trucks are close behind—figuratively speaking. Earlier this year, a Peterbilt truck made news by driving itself...
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