Time is of the essence especially in today’s society. Information and goods are being passed at an alarming fast rate that is asking for firms to keep pace or fall behind. Expedited trucking firms have been popping up to answer this call. However, new types of shipping methods require operational changes that change the area of Michigan Semi Truck Repair as well. With this being said, let us take a look at the operational side and what is needed to start a expedited trucking firm.
Essential Equipment
The essential equipment needed to start up an expedited trucking operation depends on what type of cargo you plan on transporting. There are four main types of vehicle options that can satisfy your needs and wants.
- Cargo Vans – utilized best using cargo van load board systems when moving small goods such as flowers, office furniture, and so forth. Easy to unload and park. Great fuel efficiency
- Sprinter Vans – utilized best when moving a larger volume of goods in comparison to the cargo vans. Can transport up to 5,500 pounds of cargo or up to 12 people at a time.
- Straight Trucks – utilized best when moving LTLs that cannot be handled by the sprinter vans. Perfect for local trips and heavy loads like office equipment.
- Tractor Trailers – Utilized best for longer pieces or high volume with a long route ahead.
These four options are tailored to fit certain goals of the business as well as the needs of the client. Based on what vertical you are aiming to serve determines which type of truck is best for expedited transportation. If you need to travel along state-maintained roads when operating at dimensions and/or weights that exceed legal limitations you may need to have your Overweight Permits.
Types of Time Sensitive Loads
Expedited and hot shot are the two types of car haulers and trucking companies that handle time sensitive loads and hauls. Both are similar in the fact that they handle generally smaller loads and niche items that require to meet strict deadlines for the client. Key differences are present however. Hot shot trucking companies deliver even smaller loads than that of expedited trucking companies. Hot shot trucking companies use medium to one ton sized trucks like a standard heavy duty pickup to transport farm equipment or home appliances locally. Expedited trucking deal with everything above one ton and are generally a lot less common to find, which makes it a low competition vertical. From a legal standpoint, expedited and traditional trucking companies are one in the same and don’t require any unique legal requirement apart from one another. If anything, expedited trucking actually requires slightly less legal filings due to most regulations being related to weight being hauled. This can be a huge pro of starting your expedited trucking business.
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