LTL (less than truckload), bringing smaller shipments to local stores and restaurants Hopper and end dump trailers moving raw materials such as coal and grain The logistic chain in America is a complex organism. Over the road (OTR) drivers spend weeks and months away from home, moving goods...
FTL is the common abbreviation for full truckload, a land transportation mode where cargo is transported in a truck trailer that has been fully loaded for a single shipper. When is it better to choose FTL shipping versus LTL? Many trucking companies offer both full truckload (FTL) and less-t...
Hot shot trucking is often used in industries where parts and materials are needed to avoid delays (like manufacturing or construction). Often, clients are willing to pay a higher fee to the driver to avoid losing time on a project and to ensure that deliveries on specific timelines are met...
LTL shipping is when different people share the space in a truck. This is cheaper than having your own truck, but it takes longer. Refrigerated, dual-temp, and multi-temp shipping is also available for LTL shipping. The Occasion: If your business produces freight that is under 15,000 and ...
Yellow Trucking inhabited a niche segment of the trucking market known as less-than-truckload (LTL). The margins are small, and LTL trucking touches every aspect of people’s lives, whether they realize it or not. “The diversity of the customers in LTL is what makes it different; wi...
Transport Status - In The Field Delivered means that you’ve received your load and signed theBill of Lading form. That should be after inspecting the load and being satisfied with its condition. Transport status is updated often to ensure the client is aware of what’s happening at all time...
What Does "MC" Stand for in Trucking? MC stands for Motor Carrier number or MC authority. This number indicates that companies can provide transport across state borders. Any company that provides regional or over-the-road trucking services should have MC authority. ...
CBM is one of the most frequently used terms in air, sea, and road transportation. If you've ever bought, rented, or read about shipping containers, you may also have noticed the term mentioned in the container specifications. So,what exactly is CBM, and why is it important?
Regarding cargo insurance, you may be able to use a preexisting business policy if it has coverage for goods in transit. Your trucking company will often have high-value rates negotiated if you wish to upgrade. Many companies do this as the insurance cost is listed on the specific freight ...
Carrier selection. If you’re using a third-party carrier, you need to pick the right one, establishing rates, terms, and expectations. Route optimization. Find the most efficient route and choose the transport mode(s), assigning vehicles, drivers, and balancing the load. This is important fo...