FIRE TRUCK SHIPPING
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
8M ago
M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT and its division M&M FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS are experts in shipping oversized equipment, including different types and sizes of fire trucks. We have delivered lots of fire vehicles for decades, across the country and locally, from the conventional fire truck to the smaller Fire Commander Vehicles, handling each specific requirement according to our customer´s needs and always in the most professional, safe, and timely manner, covering rural and urban regions. TYPES OF FIRE VEHICLES WE TRANSPORT:  Engine truck: The typical fire truck to transport the fire dep ..read more
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FAST AND FURIOUS
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
8M ago
Violence Behind the Wheel Violence, the act of harming others psychologically, emotionally, or physically, is an increasing behavior in today’s society.  CAUSES OF ROAD RAGE So many factors present in our daily lives can provoke aggressiveness: Stress  Fatigue Depression  Anxiety  Personal dissatisfaction Economic problems Family conflicts Drugs abuse  Intense territoriality  Heavy traffic  Time pressures  Road works Hot temperatures Hereditary predisposition MONSTERS BEHIND THE WHEEL The emotional state can explain why a usually nice and calm person b ..read more
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SHIPPING A COMPANY CAR OR FLEET OF VEHICLES 
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
8M ago
M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT ensures a successful company vehicle shipping experience, whether it is a single car for corporate relocation or an entire fleet; we are experts with decades of experience in car hauling services with nationwide coverage, coast-to-coast; we work hand-in-hand with small startups and big corporations,  dealerships, auctions, and car shows, meaning we have the necessary infrastructure, resources, and professionals plus a vast network of multiple carriers with different sizes and for different hauling purposes at your service, at any time, to meet any hauling needs ..read more
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¡DON´T HAVE SEX IN YOUR CAR!
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
9M ago
Having sex in a car isn´t illegal, there is no jurisdiction in the United States with a prohibiting law; however, laws are different from state to state, and under some circumstances, it can be considered an offense and those involved may be fined, charged with a crime and even arrested. Basically, as long as the act is consensual and takes place in a private vehicle, it is not considered illegal. Nevertheless, depending on the state, you could face charges in the following cases: If it is considered a public act. In general, it is illegal to have sex in a vehicle in public places, where some ..read more
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TIPPING YOUR DRIVER
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
9M ago
Let´s start by saying that tipping is an optional decision, it is entirely up to you. As far as truck drivers are concerned, a tip is something that is left to your own discretion, it is not required, although it is a common practice. After providing a good service in which the customer´s expectations have been met, a tip is some sort of reward for a well-done job. But, ¿what if it´s the other way around and the experience wasn´t satisfactory? Or maybe you think you are already paying enough for the service, or it is your belief that transport drivers earn good money and they don´t need to be ..read more
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SAVE GAS, DRIVE SMART
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
9M ago
There are certain driving habits that are causing you to waste money on gas and in the long run will result in damage to your vehicle or at least will cost you money in repairs and maintenance. By avoiding these inadequate behaviors, you can optimize fuel consumption: BAD DRIVING HABITS Slamming brakes or accelerator: briskly accelerating and braking increases fuel consumption.  Suggestion: Press the pedals gently. Idling for too long: A vehicle consumes gas while parked with the engine on.  Restarting the car uses less fuel than idling for even 20 seconds.   Suggestion ..read more
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¿WHAT IS A CAR SHIPPING BROKER?
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
9M ago
DEFINITION OF BROKER  In the logistics industry, a broker is an intermediary between the shipper (customer) and the transport service provider (carrier). BROKERS´ MULTIPLE BENEFITS Wider Field of Action: While carriers own a limited number of trucks and cover only a few routes, brokers have access to a huge transport network by working with all national dispatch boards, an open market system that covers multiple routes across the country, from coast to coast, thus being able to offer an instant solution to any transportation need. In fact, carriers and drivers rely on brokers to provide ..read more
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LOAD CAPACITY OF CAR SHIPPING TRAILERS
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
10M ago
WEIGHT Car carriers are subject to weight restrictions to prevent road and bridge damages, regulations intended to avoid risks to the transporters and other drivers as well as to prevent damages to the vehicles transported. Carriers must stop at weigh stations and checkpoints on the road to check that their weight does not exceed the legal limits. If there is a violation, there are penalties for the driver. PERFORMANCE Car carriers come in different sizes, and loading capacities, and each one with unique features. The most common transport type is the tandem axle (with two axles); its weight d ..read more
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¿WHO DRIVES BETTER, MEN OR WOMEN?
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
10M ago
Women drive better than men Let´s not focus on the sexist attitudes and prejudices against women nor get into controversy and just begin by defining the profile of a good driver: Knowledge Caution Efficiency and skills Responsibility Empathy  Self-control (tolerance) Respect  Studies, statistics, experiments, and research on behavior on the road have proven that women drive better than men, although it has nothing to do with capability but with attitude. Judge by yourself: W O M E N Have fewer accidents More Anxious More Careful Reckless More attentive Easily distracted Pa ..read more
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CAR SHIPPING TIMEFRAMES
M&M Freight-Logistics Blog
by admin
10M ago
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF ESTIMATES The difference between the trade of goods and the services sector lies in pricing and delivery:  while in the first, prices can be fixed and availability or delivery is immediate, the provision of services depends on a wide range of variables to be effectively provided and quantified:  such is the case of the transport industry, where many factors can affect rates and shipping times.  Let´s take a closer look specifically at car shipping timeframes. ESTIMATES An estimate is an approximate calculation, not a promise, as accurate timelines are diffi ..read more
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