We deal with a lot of issues here at FreightPros, because, well, because freight shipping is complicated and that’s what we are here to do, to set the standard for a quality freight experience. And part of that standard is helping you avoid LTL freight reweighs. Avoiding LTL freight reweighs is not the only problem …
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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