What to Expect When Working with an LTL Carrier
Choosing to work directly with an LTL carrier allows shippers to establish an ongoing relationship, achieve greater predictability around level of service and costs, and minimize operational inefficiencies that occur when calling multiple carriers each time a shipment needs to be made. In return, for LTL carriers, establishing relationships with their clients provides the added […]
Understanding LTL Freight Classes and How They Affect Shipping Costs
What are LTL Freight Classes? Each LTL freight shipment is assigned a designated freight class number which indicates characteristics of the shipment as well as its cost to ship. LTL freight classes are determined by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) which created National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) numbers. Every item shipped has its […]
How to Successfully Handle Freight When Shipping Fragile Items
Shipping fragile items can feel stressful if you are the shipper or receiver. Common questions are: How do I prepare my freight for safe shipment? Will the freight be transported safely with no breakage? What do I do if something breaks? In this article we will advise on how shippers can safely transport their fragile […]
The Ins and Outs of Shipping Pharmaceutical Products
As a shipper to some of the largest pharmaceutical brands in the US we know the ins and outs of shipping pharmaceutical products. We move all kinds of specialized freight with pharmaceuticals being one that has its own set of Government regulatory shipping standards that must be adhered to. What is Unique About Shipping Pharmaceutical […]
Important Freight Shipping Documents You Must Have for Domestic and International Freight Shipments
Depending on what type of freight you have and where it originates from and is being shipped to, there are a myriad of documents that may be required. International shipments, in particular, have a potentially extensive document requirements list. For US domestic shipments, the required freight shipping documents are not quite as extensive so let’s […]
Freight Shipping Checklist for Domestic US Shipments
For shippers that are new to handling logistics (we all start somewhere, right?) being educated on what to be prepared for in what can be a confusing process helps ensure a smooth shipment. To that end, we’ve assembled the most common freight shipping checklist items to help shippers move their freight confidently. Handy Freight Shipping […]
When to Use Truckload vs Intermodal Freight Shipping
For shippers with enough freight to fill an entire truck, whether to transport using truckload vs intermodal is becoming a growing consideration, especially for long hauls. Intermodal transport using rail is growing in popularity due to cost savings, fuel efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and potential speed to delivery advantages. Despite the potential advantages of intermodal […]
Best Practices for Safe Nutraceutical & Pharmaceutical Shipping
Some types of freight require specialized care. Shippers of nutraceuticals (FDA approved health vitamins and supplements) and pharmaceuticals have unique concerns including the safe transport of raw materials to their manufacturing plants and then onward transport to distributor and retail destinations. The challenge for manufacturers and distributors of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals is that they are […]
The Top 7 Benefits of Intermodal Rail Shipping
Intermodal rail has been the fastest growing segment of the transportation supply chain in the United States over the past 25 years. Intermodal rail volume includes domestic shipments as well as imports and exports, supporting international trade. There are many different types of freight but shippers appreciate the benefits of intermodal rail shipping for its […]
What is Cross-Docking: A Quick Guide
Why Cross-Docking? Cross-docking was invented by the US trucking industry in the 1930s as a way to speed up the transport of Less Than Truckload, or LTL shipments. The process of cross-docking reduces handling and storage of shipments, reduces transit time, and reduces or eliminates storage costs for shippers. Almost half of US warehouses now […]
