At FreightPros, we’ve seen both good and bad years, carrier’s markets and shipper’s markets. We’ve waded through the thick of produce season and the thin of Christmas tree season. As a transportation broker, we can easily break down the months of the year into Truckload Shipping Seasons. Truckload Shipping Seasons At the start of a …
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In 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) redefined what qualifies as a “tank truck” and what CDL holders must do to ensure they are hauling freight legally. The FMCSA clarified the language of a previous rule and added additional requirements to make certain that drivers hauling liquid on our roads have the necessary …
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Missed pickups and delays happen in LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping and this can be quite stressful especially for time-sensitive shipments. We face a bigger problem with major delays when we experience freight embargo. Our team assess every situation and provide the best solution as well as how to get ahead of this scenario. What is a …
(CC image courtesy Sergio Russo via Flickr) A less than truckload (LTL) shipping rate is based on several different factors, all of which we’ll go over in this blog. If you’re unsure of how these relate to your product, just let us know and we’ll help you out! Typically, an LTL quote will take up …
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Freight Class is an important part of the LTL shipping industry, but one that most new shippers are confused by. What is freight class? How do I find mine? How does the class affect my shipping price? Read on, my friend! You’re in the right place. Freight Class Definition Let’s begin with a definition. The National …