There are two ways to class freight in LTL: Density or NMFC. We’ve already discussed at length the explaining of freight class, and we’ve even got a Free Freight Paper on The Mysteries of Freight Class, but as carriers such as Fedex and UPS begin the process of density/dimensional pricing for their small package shipments, …
Continue ReadingDensity vs NMFC: The Battle of the LTL Freight Classes
Classing your freight can be difficult, especially with the current classing system the majority of LTL carriers use. An organizational body known as the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is responsible for publishing the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), a standard that provides a code to just about any commodity imaginable. This code …
In recent months, fuel prices have plummeted. One of the most common questions we get here on the Truckload team is, “Why haven’t my full truckload prices showed a significant decrease if fuel prices are they lowest the’ve been in almost ten years?” Well, I’m glad you asked. Though truckload rates are influenced by fuel …
Continue ReadingTruckload Fuel Prices & Other Factors in Shipping Rates
There appears to be some confusion about the term LTL carrier. Of course, this won’t be the first time a shipping term has caused some confusion, and it’s easy to see why. But in the name of clarity, let’s take a second and squash the LTL carriers myth. FreightPros is not an LTL carrier. FreightPros …
We’ve already discussed the numerous freight definitions and shipping terms that litter the LTL landscape, and today we’re going to focus on one of those terms: INTERLINE or Interline Outbound. What is Interline? An LTL shipment is “interlined” when the original carrier in charge of transit uses the services of another carrier to successfully deliver the …
Continue ReadingInterline – Freight Definitions for LTL Shipping Terms