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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 million-

6. If every truck were pulled off?

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

8. Load Types

9. 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

10. Load Types: Flatbed Trucks
400 tons
74m long
Multiwheel

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

15. Load types: Conestoga trailers
Rolling tarp system

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

17. Other types of truck freight
Auto Carrier
Dump Trailer
Tanker

18. Types of Shipping Loads

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

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

24. Video

25. Referencias
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