What is volume LTL freight shipping? Volume LTL freight shipping typically comes into play when you ship six or more skids, a total of over 5,000 pounds, or the shipment will take up more than 12 linear feet on a truck. Does My Shipment Qualify For Volume LTL? If you are unsure if your […]
A General Rate Increase (GRI) will affect all non-contractual rates for businesses working directly with LTL carriers. Some key areas that carriers raise prices are minimum charges and supplemental charges like lift gate or residential service. Keep in mind that a general rate increase that is announced is only an average of all lanes. Region […]
Trucking in the United States is big business. As a result, there are countless companies that are looking to trucking and logistics for future opportunities. With companies such as Tesla, Uber, Amazon, Samsung and IBM getting involved in some facet of the transportation industry, it is not surprising that it feels that we are on […]
Using UPS or FedEx is popular; however, it may not always be the best option for shipping your products. LTL shipping may actually save you money and extra hassle. Many people are finding that LTL shipping is a viable option to consider – especially when dealing with slightly awkward or unique shipments. Small […]
When it comes to shipping Fabric or Clothing, there are a few key items to consider to ensure that the product is shipped in compliance with the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association), and avoid a reclassification by the carrier while the shipment is in transit. Most importantly to note, this type of product […]
The transportation industry provides millions of people an income each year. According to Driver Solutions, truck driving is the most popular job in 29 states. Yet, this industry remains one of the most forgotten about. Truck drivers are running more miles and hauling more freight than ever before, in part because of a driver shortage. […]
What do Netflix and Amazon have to do with the trucking industry? It turns out that a few strategies are similar between them. A report came out that speculates that Amazon actually loses money on every single Kindle Fire tablet that is sold. The hope is that people will buy more products that will then […]
We are heading down the home stretch into the final quarter of a year. Here are some highlights of what is happening in LTL. One highlight of 2014 is that many LTL carriers are enjoying an increase in year over year tonnage growth each quarter this year with the strongest growth posted in the 1st […]
There are many factors that go into how carriers cost out their freight; National Motor Freight Classification (“NMFC”) item numbers, cost per CWT, exception ratings, FAKs [freight all kinds], shipment volumes and frequency. However, all carriers are really selling is “space”. Dimensions play a role in density based rates and minimum cubic capacity rules, but […]
It seems like when one carrier raises rates they all follow suit. Let’s take a look at the breakdown of the rate increases and answer the big questions. Q. Who will this LTL rate increases effect? A. All non-contractual rates so, in this aspect around 20% of the carrier’s clients who are not under contract […]
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