Transportations Systems: Trucking Industry Josué E. González Cortés Ariel Collazo Lamb Jean Carlos Vélez

Outline Introduction Why is this important The three main classifications for road truck Load types Types of shipping loads TL and LTL Oversize Trucking Challenges Facing the Trucking Companies Video

Introduction History: The first motor truck was built in 1896 by Daimler The first trucks: converted automobiles Absence of a national highway system (1900s) World War I and the construction of paved roads Interstate Highway System

Introduction Is responsible for the transportation of goods over land Typically move from manufacturing plants to retail distribution centers Two main groups comprise the trucking industry Common carrier: For-hire carrier Private carriers Drivers leads the industry, but it is more complex

Why is this important Almost everything has been in a truck before The strength of the industry is tied to the economy Is responsible for 68% of all freight tonnage in the U. S. Directly creates a lot of jobs -15.5 million-

If every truck were pulled off?

The three main classifications for road truck Light trucks Medium trucks Heavy trucks Other: very heavy trucks and transporters

Load Types

Load Types: Flatbed Trucks Is leveled off and open with no sides or top It easier to load and unload large freight Construction goods, large manufactured parts and various oversized loads Not perishable, delicate or vulnerable to precipitation Max. Freight Weight 48,000 lbs; Length 48 feet

Load Types: Flatbed Trucks 400 tons 74m long Multiwheel

Load Types: Step Deck Trucks Will have a lower position set closer to the ground Avoid potential hazards Can haul taller loads than Flatbed trailers

Load Types: Reefer Trucks Temperature controlled in order to remain within a certain temperature Perishable foods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals Hazmat materials

Load Types: Dry vans Most common truck freight Typically a standard 53-foot Sealed and protected from the elements Basically, you can ship anything in a dry van

Load types: Straight truck Carries cargo Same chassis as power unit and cab

Load types: Conestoga trailers Rolling tarp system

Load types: RGN (Removable Gooseneck) Excellent for carrying tall or long freight Detachable front Stretch RGN

Other types of truck freight Auto Carrier Dump Trailer Tanker

Types of Shipping Loads

Truckload Shipping Truckload shipping is the movement of large amounts cargo, generally the amount necessary to fill an entire semi-trailer or intermodal container. The freight is time sensitive. The weight makes it more cost effective than less than truckload.

LTL Shipping Less than truckload or “LTL” shipping is the transportation of freight that occupies only a portion of an entire trailer. Multiple shippers share space on the same truck only paying for their portion, making LTL a cost efficient method of shipping freight. It can be transported in different trailers.

Partial TL Shipping Partial truckload is a freight mode for large shipments that may not require the use of a full truckload trailer. Falls between LTL and full truckload, typically involving shipments over 5,000 pounds or 6 or more pallets.

Oversize Trucking A load that exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size. Usually requires a special permit which requires extra fees to be paid in order for the oversize vehicle to legally travel on the roadways. Requires smart planning, great logistics knowledge and seamless coordination of timing.

Challenges Facing the Trucking Companies Hours of Service Shortage of Drivers Staff Retention Parking Driver’s Health

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_uW0_OvEkk

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