RegulationsThis report describes the role of licensed freight brokers in surface transportation. Licensed freight brokers operate as middlemen in the general commodity trucking industry: they find shipments for motor carriers and provide convenience and expertise to shippers looking for transportation at ...
The trucking regulations are meant for the weight of the entire truck as well as the axle weights, not simply the weight of the load. Therefore, a heavier truck, like a reefer trailer, will be able to carry less than a lighter truck. Generally, you should assume most full truckloads ...
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Accurate and complete documentation is also crucial. The most important document is theBill of Lading (BOL), which serves as a receipt for the goods and a contract between the shipper and the carrier. The BOL includes vital information such as the nature of the goods, quantity, destination, ...
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In the trucking industry, size matters. Freight size determines what type of vehicle will be used, the route it will travel and what additional costs and permits will be needed. Legal load limits across the country are set by each area’s infrastructure — road widths, bridge heights and ...
Remember, trucking companies have to pay for fuel, insurance, drivers, and much more. Hence, cash flow is just as important for you as a broker as it is for the carrier. Speak with your accountant to address your financial management needs. ...
International law, national law, carrier organization regulations and individual carrier regulations all play their part in defining and restricting what goods are considered dangerous for transport.Generally, more products restricted as air cargo than ocean cargo, including: gases (e.g. lamp bulbs), ...
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