Hoffman Transport, Inc. is a regional transportation company located in Greencastle, PA providing services within a 550-mile radius in the northeast with next day service. With a fleet of approximately 80 trucks, they operate both refrigerated and dry trailers which allows them to accommodate most types of freight and customers. Founded in 1972 and later […]
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3.14 – Most commonly known and celebrated as National Pi Day, Pi is the most studied number in mathematics. This Greek letter (π) was used as the symbol to represent the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (pi) 317 years ago by a Welsh mathematician, Williams Jones. Pi, an irrational and infinite number, […]
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When the temperatures drop 29 degrees Fahrenheit within a 12-hour period, you can guess that power plants in those regions are working overtime and burning fuel to keep the electricity on. During the cold snap that occurred over the Christmas holiday, the largest US grid operator saw almost a quarter of power plants shut down. […]
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Generally, by this time each year, we typically have prepared for at least one hearty snowfall, however this year we are experiencing a milder winter so far. Based on the 8–14-day temperature outlook map, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we can expect to see changes shortly. Our Heating Degree Days have […]
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Is your fleet ready? If your diesel fuel is stored in an above ground tank outside and not being turned, Guttman Energy is your defense against cold-related equipment issues. With our winter fuel additives, you avoid costly and time-consuming winter-related disruptions, keeping your fleet running. Get ready with our Winter Optimization Program Avoid any winter-related […]
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Winter is coming and we may be facing our worst energy crisis in our lifetime.Is your business ready? • The Nord Stream 1 pipeline remains shut off.• European natural gas prices are about 10 times more than US natural gas prices.• Can you imagine your current energy bill being 10 times more expensive than it […]
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For much of this year, the refined fuel market has been extremely tight because of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. With prices topping out in June, we’ve been on a steady decline since then, but refineries continue to be at max capacity. Just this morning, the Department of Energy (DOE) released data that U.S. refineries […]
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Is your fleet ready for the 72-hour enforcement event set to take place May 17th through May 19th? This is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative that occurs annually throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Each year there is a specific focus during the inspection and this year the focus […]
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Each year, as we prepare for the winter driving season, it is typical that we warn our customers delays are likely to occur. We often suggest wider timeframes, flexibility on delivery dates, and ordering in advance if a winter storm is being predicted. While companies and drivers can prepare for the winter by getting their […]
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During the week of October 4 through October 8, we celebrate National Customer Service Week. The first official program began in 1991. For 30 years, businesses have been celebrating and recognizing staff of companies that keep customers informed and satisfied. Often, it is the customer service representatives of a company that keep customers returning and […]
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