2021.

Activity #1. LS Learning process

Ricardo Navarro Callejas.

Lean Staffing Group.
 MODES OF TRANSPORTATION.
TRANSPORT.
Advantages.
 very flexible in nature.
 helps to facilitate the
movement of goods even in
remote areas.
 provides alternatives in the
form of trucks, trailers, and
so on.
 is good for
transporting perishable
products.
 It requires low capital
investments.
 is economical for long
distances. it can easily
cover all area of states and
cities.
 is very faster than
roadways.
 Most suitable for carrying a
bulky amount of goods and
products
 provides proper protection
from exposure to sun and
dust pollutions.
 Fastest means of
transportation.
 Useful moving the goods in
the amount of bulk.
 Each and every area of
accessible.
 Very useful in earthquakes
and other floods.
 It provides an efficient,
regular, and quick service.
 the very cheapest or
easiest means of
transportation.
 Goods in bulk are
transported.
 It promotes foreign
or international trade.
 can easily carry a huge
quantity of goods such
as timber and coal.
 In comparison to other
transport, the risks
capacity is very low.
Disadvantages.
 is not suited for long
distance as it is not
economical.
 Slow as compared to
railways.
 Goods can be
destroyed/damage due to
specks of dust and
pollutions.
 Accidents and
Breakdowns.
 Huge capital required for
construction maintenance.
 not suitable for hilly areas.
 not flexible in nature.
 Cost and time of terminal
operations are the major
disadvantages of rail
transport.
 Takes much time for
booking of goods through
the comparison of road
transport.
 Large capital investment
needed.
 Not suitable for working
goods.
 May be affected by rains.
 Risks of accidents are
highest.
 requires a specialized skill
and a high degree of
training for its working
operations.
 a delay in the movement
of goods from one place to
another.
 Performance is affected by
seasonal variations.
 It can be used in a limited
area of operations
because it can only run on
seas or oceans.
 very unsuitable for small
businesses because it
carries a small number of
goods.
TYPES OF TRUCKS CHARACTERISTICS.

DRY VAN:
1. Optimal side wall strength.
2. Affordability.
3. Non-climate controlled.

REEFER TRAILER:

1. Refrigerated trailer.
2. Ceiling and floors made of metal or fiberglass.
3. Higher fuel costs.

FLATBED TRAILER:

1. Maximum deck space.

2. No roof, No fixed sides.
3. Easy access (All angles).

CONESTOGA:

1. Moving rolling tarp.

2. No additional maintenance of the trailer
3. Versatility

CURTAIN SIDE:

1. Square frames along the sides.

2. No tarp Required (according to federal regs.).
3. Durability of the curtains (pvc-coated vinyl)

REMOVABLE GOOSENECK:

1. Maximum capacity.
2. Low center of gravity
3. Longer cargo bed (No rear Ladder)

PUP-TRAILER:

1. 26 to 29 feet.
2. 22.000 pounds.
3. Manageability on the road

STRAIGHT TRUCKS:
1. 26 feet or less.
2. Fixed trailer
3. Up to 34.000 pounds
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS BY DOT.

The maximum weight limits on both designated and non-designated streets and highways are:

 20,000 pounds on a single axle.

 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle group.
 Up to 80,000 pounds of total weight on a 5-axle combination, depending upon axle spacing.

Tandem axle group means a group of 2 or more axles if the distance between the centres of the outermost
axles is at least 1 m but not more than 2 m.

HOURS OF SERVICE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS DAILY RULES.

Think of this rule as a driver's daily on-duty limit. Under this HOS (Hours Of Service) rule, drivers cannot be on
duty for more than 14 hours each day and cannot drive for more than 11 of those hours. Drivers can perform
other work during their 14-hour duty limit, but only 11 hours can be spent in driving time.

Also Drivers may work no more than 60 hours on-duty over seven consecutive days or 70 hours over eight
days. And they need to maintain a driver's log for seven days and eight days after, respectively.