What Does Reefer Mean in Trucking? How Reefer Containers Work The refrigeration systems used in reefers are closed systems. Reefer units are designed to keep temperatures steady by removing heat. There are a few ways reefers keep food products and other goods refrigerated. In fact, one way is...
What does full truckload mean?FTL trucking, or full truckload, is a transportation mode where cargo is transported in a truck trailer that has been fully loaded. This means that the trailer is carrying as much freight as it can hold, making it an efficient and cost-effective way to move g...
COD vs LTL If C.O.D. is requested (Cash (or Collect) on Delivery) referring to payment on delivery, means that the buyer will hand over money to the trucking company or driver upon delivery. While COD is still widely used, it only refers to payment of the goods being delivered and d...
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Transportation – trucking in particular, but also railroads – is an infamously cyclical industry that suffered through the “transportation recession” from 2015 through much of 2016, when the goods-based sector in the US slowed down, inventories were high, and demand from shippers fell sharply....
A hundredweight (abbreviated as CWT) is a standard unit of weight or mass used in certain commodities markets. It also may be used to price smaller shipments
provider to make sure you are packaging your products accordingly. You should also keep in mind the different restrictions and requirements across all modes of transportation. For example, just because your shipment fits within rail transportation guidelines, does not mean it will qualify for air ...
In some cases, smart packaging could mean a lower, and therefore more cost-effective, freight class. Such changes may even be more appropriate/protective for your cargo, thus saving you from potential damages, and in turn, costs. Here are seven helpful questions to ask when considering cargo...
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