Freight pricing is a bit confusing especially when it comes to less than truckload companies. LTL companies use a variety of methods to determine the price to charge for your shipment. The most common way this is done is using freight class. Rules and guidelines are in place for the trucking industry to use to..
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Accessing a new freight broker or shopping for one initially often comes with some confusion. Every freight broker works a bit differently, no two are the same. There are several things to consider in your quest to find a perfect match with your business philosophy. We will look in depth at questions to use when..
Following the rules of less than truckload freight shipping is the most important thing you can do to make sure you maintain a positive relationship between shipper and carrier. The tips below will help to ensure you continue to improve your relationship with your LTL carriers while helping yourself reduce costs and improve the shipping..
Seven things to understand about Less Than Truckload carrier rates: Base Rates: One of the challenges with purchasing less than truckload freight services is comparing the similarities and differences in costs between different carriers. Every carrier determines their own base rates which will differ a great deal between carriers and shipping lanes. A base rate..
Whether you are evaluating a new freight broker or shopping for a first it can be hard to assess what you should be looking for. Every freight broker is different; no one freight company is like the other. An integral part of your business is the dependability of your freight broker. In order for success..