CC image courtesy Wajahat Mahmood Expedited Shipping is one of the many types of freight shipping we handle here at FreightPros, but we’ve found that some people don’t quite understand the different ways we do this. Today, we’re going to fix that problem. We’re going to learn the basics of expedited shipping for LTL, …
A lot of our customers don’t know it’s possible to drop-off or pick-up their LTL shipment directly at the freight terminal. It’s sometimes called “utilizing a carrier’s dock,” and here’s what you need to know to pull it off: What is a Freight Terminal? A freight terminal is essentially a connecting facility where carriers …
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Account Managers are an endangered species in the freight industry. At FreightPros, we’re into conservation. Here are some ways that an AM can make your shipping experience worthwhile. One Point of Contact When freight questions arise, who ya gonna call??? Ghostbusters! Just kidding. You should contact your account manager of course! As account managers, we are …
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Do you consider yourself a freight dictionary? Are you a walking, breathing, shipping glossary? You probably answered, “umm…nope,” to both of those questions. But one of the great things about being a freight broker is learning new stuff. That’s basically what this blog is for! Freight is a big industry and there’s lots of vernacular …
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There are lots of hot shot carriers available on the road, but how do you know which one is right for you? And on second thought, what exactly is a “hot shot” carrier? What is a Hot Shot Carrier? Good question! The term “hot shot” means a lot in the freight world, and what …
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