Shipping Green Energy

The Globe and Mail yesterday along with all national newspapers published a story regarding Dalton McGuinty’s promise of green energy “explosion”.  After reading this article, you will of course be for or against the proposal of “green power” .  We will though in the future see more and more wind power units throughout our province.

globeandmail.com: Will green energy ‘explosion’ clear way for new jobs?.

Now comes the question of transportation of these very large “green energy” units.  We, at RBM Carriers have the right fleet and are accustomed to hauling equipment such as wind turbines that will generate our future green energy.   So when you plan to purchase and erect one of these future wind power units, we are here to assist you along the way to green energy.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Future Green Energy

If you are in the trucking industry, you are well aware of the crazy amount of paperwork that is associated with each shipment.  It does not matter if it is a tiny box or a piece that needs all the room of a 53foot flatbed, the paperwork is the same.  Sometimes the dispatcher is the sole person making sure that all the paperwork is correct on top of making sure the trucks are full, drivers are happy and deliveries are being made when promised.  Sometimes, it is a thankless job.  Then there is the US/Canada border crossing stickers that must accompany every shipment.  CBSA has now alerted all that this sticker must be adhered to either the bill of lading or the customs invoice …….. not one of the other multiple pieces of paper that come with each shipment.  You have been warned!!

Courtesy of Today’s Trucking

CBSA warns carriers against improper PARS procedures

Canada Border Services Agency is reminding carriers and brokers to notify drivers and dispatch that the PARS barcode must be affixed to the Customs Invoice and/or Bill of Lading.

The PARS barcode is not to be placed on a coversheet, says CBSA. The truck may be refused entry to Canada the proper procedures are not followed.

The agency says a recent trend has developed in which PARS are being presented upon arrival at the border on lead sheets with no shipment information other than the PARS bar code.

Having the code on the invoice or bill of lading allows border officers to review the information and verify it is the same shipment for which a release recommendation was made.

Lead sheets, says CBSA, are used only when submitting PARS release requests in advance of the arrival of the goods, as well as for multiple shipments carried by approved LTL carriers which benefit from Post Audit or CSA privileges.

Drivers Wanted

RBM Carriers specialize in a Flatbed Service from Ontario to the USA and we are currently seeking experienced  AZ driver – both Full Time and Part Time

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid per pick up and delivery
• Paid border crossing
• Paid tarping
• paid per hub mile

PLUS ADDED BONUSES

• East Coast Premiums
• Short Trip Premiums
• Safety Bonus

For more detailed information call us!! 1-888-290-9955

We are also looking for a City driver for the Toronto and surrounding area.

Not sure about everyone out there but sometimes you must wonder where certain words originate. The word “truck” apparently has many meanings. For the most part the picture that forms is a large vehicle that can haul/transport various items from oranges to steel.

The definition from Wikipedia:

A truck is a vehicle for carrying goods and materials. The word “truck” possibly derives ultimately from the Greek “trochos”, meaning “wheel.” In North America, the big wheels of wagons were called trucks. When the gasoline-engine driven trucks came into fashion, these were called “motor trucks.” Lorry is a term from the United Kingdom and Ireland, but is only used for the medium and heavy types, i.e. a van, a pickup or a Jeep would never be regarded as a “lorry.”

Here’s some interesting definitions from The Free Dictionary:

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If you live in Detroit or Windsor, you are well aware of all the pro & cons of the new crossing from reports in your local newspapers.  But for people living outside the area, information is not so frequently reported.  The transportation/trucking industry need to know up-to-date information on all border crossings to ease an already difficult job of driving on our busy lanes.  When hauling as we do at RBM Carriers on flatbeds and step decks, choosing the right border crossing is an important decision made daily.  So being well informed of congestion and the smoothness of the crossing is needed.

Here’s the latest report courtesy of Today’s Trucking:  Your views and comments are welcome.

New border crossing would starve other links: Report

A publicly supported second span in the Windsor Detroit Gateway would divert traffic from existing regional crossings, hurting them financially, predicts the president of the Ambassador Bridge. According to the Windsor Star, Dan Stamper says that the future existence of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and his Ambassador Bridge might even be at risk. If the new crossing hurts the Ambassador’s bottom line, it will seek compensation, he promised. To make his point, Stamper points to a soon-to-be released U.S. Environmental Impact Statement by the Detroit River International Border Crossing group (DRIC), which is made up of Ontario and Michigan officials studying where to place the next border crossing. Stamper says that the DRIC predicts an initial loss of traffic for the other crossings.

Truck ferry owner Gregg Ward isn’t worried about a new bridge taking some of his business. Blue Water, according to the report, would see a seven percent drop in cars and 16 to 18 percent drop in truck traffic in peak travel periods if and when the new bridge opens. The Ambassador Bridge would see a 30 to 39 per cent drop in cars and 54 to 75 percent drop in truck traffic, depending on the location of the new bridge. “Do they want to bankrupt the other three crossings just to say they built a new one?” Stamper says. But officials from the Blue Water and tunnel don’t seem to agree, suggesting that all three crossings have their own niche markets. Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry operator Gregg Ward admits that if the new bridge is permitted to handle hazmat trucks, it might hurt his business. However, he tells the Star that it’s unlikely that’ll happen. “We will be in business as long as we are needed,” he says. “I think I know our place in the grander picture of international transportation. We are a niche service.”

Could not stop from showing you these pictures from EKAI from the Burning Man 2007.

Want to look at some awesome truck pictures – then go no further!!

RBM CARRIERS Inc can and will provide excellent service from Ontario, Canada to the U.S.A. and return.

With over 40 years experience in the transportation industry with expertise in specialty flatbeds for large products and a vast network of carriers to meet the needs of all our customers.

When you need reliable, on-time shipments, call us for information and pricing.

Dick, Warren or Simon at 905-478-4842

You have spent time and valuable resources getting your product off the line and ready to ship to your customers. 

Now unless you have your own fleet of specialty trucks, you are faced with contacting an outside source to get your product to your customer at the right time and in the same condition it left your site.  Who do you trust?  You may have a number of a carrier on your roledex that your company has been using for some time.  The number may even be second nature and you call it without even thinking about other carriers.

Maybe you should think about sourcing out a different service, like RBM Carriers.

Call us today and let us assist you in your shipping needs.

905-478-4842