The pick-up window is one of the most important aspects of LTL. Of course it is! It’s the beginning of the journey! But a missed pick-up can throw off the whole timeline of delivery, and even if you’re looking at hot shipments, this is something we all want to avoid. The most common reason …
Continue ReadingThe Pick-Up Window in LTL: Two Hours of Freight Patience
First freight shipments can be scary. LTL is not for the faint of heart, and it starts right from the beginning. Is my freight packaged correctly? Do I have the right insurance? Am I using the right carrier? The right bill of lading? When will the driver make the pickup? The delivery? These are …
Continue ReadingFirst Freight Shipments: A FreightPros LTL Checklist
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 …
Continue ReadingFreight Terminal Shipping: Taking LTL Into Your Own Hands
There’s a saying, “Everything is bigger in Texas,” and a lot of people stand by the belief that bigger is always better. In the freight industry, however, this isn’t necessarily the case. LTL pricing is partially based on contracts that allow for a certain amount of space used in the carrier’s trucks. If you have …
Continue ReadingOverlength, Over Dimensional Charges, and Volume Quotes: Keeping Things Straight
Shipping freight shares some interesting qualities with life, mainly, they can both (at times) be a pain. They can also be glorious. There is little more satisfying than the hand-raised victory dance that accompanies a particularly difficult delivery. I’m not kidding. I’ve seen dancing in this office because freight picked up or delivered. But …
Continue Reading5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your LTL Shipping