Not only are proper loading procedures essential for ensuring that products arrive at their destinations undamaged, but they are also necessary for complying with state trucking laws in the regions where you travel. Loading your trailer properly before you set off is ideal, but it’s not always possible to predict road conditions and oddly-weighted cargo that can throw your trailer off balance. With the solutions discussed below, you can learn to manage your trailer load better and adjust along the way if necessary.
Understand State Laws
It’s always essential to know where your load is going to get the truck packed properly. Some states, such as California, have unique laws for axle placement and load weight per axle, so this may affect the configuration of your trailer. Complying with state laws will allow you to get through weigh stations and traffic stops faster, ensuring that your shipment is not held up by small technicalities.
Explore Cross Docking Services
If you are in the middle of a cross-country shipment and need to rearrange your load, or your load has been jostled and needs to be repacked, cross docking can be a life-saver. With cross docking services, you will have warehouse access to properly unload and reload the trailer so that all manner of freight is protected during its trip.
Stack and Load Wisely
You should always know the weight and measurements of each pallet before loading, so that you do not encounter imbalances that create safety issues along your trip. While a load may look perfectly stacked and arranged, it may become damaged and jostled by bumps in the road.
From cross docking to warehousing to dedicated fleet delivery, Xcel Delivery has the logistical solutions to cover all your shipping needs in Tucson and Southern Arizona. For more information about our business, give us a call today at (520) 355-4897.
