A Complete List of Freight Terms Every Shipper Should Know

a complete list of freight terms every shipper should know

It’s no secret that the freight industry is complex. Whether you are a first time shipper, or a residual expert that ships daily, there is an entire language of freight terms that you need to be familiar with if you’re going to get a firm handle on your shipping. That’s what our FREIGHT TERMS blog post …

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Freight Training | How Brokers Learn the Shipping Industry

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  The wisest of us know that there is always work to be done. Regardless of industry, there’s always something to learn. As work as in life. The freight industry is a proud member of this club. The best brokers know there is ALWAYS something to learn in the shipping business. There is no finish …

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Know Your Open Deck Trailers: Use the Right Tool for the Job

There I was, staring blankly at my dad to the age old question of, “Son, what the hell are you doing?” Using the side of a crescent wrench as a hammer seemed like a good idea to me. My old man didn’t quite agree. He thought I should use a hammer. Who knew? This story …

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Backhaul It! How to Save Money in Truckload Freight

Backhaul It! How to save money in truckload freight

Everyone wants to save money on their freight quotes. There is no great secret behind this desire: The more money you can save on your freight shipping, the more money you can re-distribute to other aspects of your business or even, if you’re lucky, to your pocket. At FreightPros, we are always looking for the …

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Shipping Terms You Should Know – Part II

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  This is part two of our shipping terms you should know, so if you missed our first post, Freight Terms Everyone Should Know, make sure to check it out. We also have an excellent collection of Freight Papers if you want to learn more about LTL or Truckload shipping, and download our Beginner’s Guide …

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