Please see the latest supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) by the Commodity Classifications Standards Board (CCSB). These changes have an effective date of 8/24/2019. A few of the notable changes are listed below. Item 171 – Artificial...
Please see the attached Disposition bulletin from the recent meeting of the Commodity Classification Standards Board. All subject items were approved as docketed or modified as reviewed by the CCSB with the exception to Subjects 5 and 6 which were deferred until the...
As a reminder, new National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) freight classification changes will be going into effect this weekend on April 28, 2018. According to 2018-1 Public Docket files and a February 16, 2018 Notice of Disposition document the commodities...
As a reminder, the recently approved National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) freight classification changes went into effect this weekend (August 5th, 2017). These changes will have far-reaching effects on LTL shipments of certain commodities in the NMFC that are...
As a freight broker/intermediary, Logistics Plus has no legal liability for loss and damage claims that occur as a result of carrier services we source for our customers; although we do offer to assist our customers with the processing of freight claims. No one likes...
Just because you have filled out the paperwork, packed your goods, and arranged a pickup, you can't always expect your shipment to run smoothly. An important factor in the success of your shipment relies on the details and specs you provide on the Bill of Lading...
Less than truckload (LTL) shipping involves the transportation of relatively small freight shipments that can weigh anywhere between 150 to 10,000 pounds. LTL carriers collect freight from multiple shippers and consolidate that freight onto trailers before the...
Less than truckload (LTL) shipping can be expensive and difficult if it's not done efficiently. It's important to understand the different ways you can save on LTL shipping in order to better manage your transportation expenses and maintain good relationships with...
Learning how to effectively file a freight claim is important because it will save time and money for your company. A freight claim is a legal demand for the payment of money, stemming from the breach of a contract of carriage. Following specific guidelines and...
When you need to save on LTL shipping, it can be difficult for shippers to find the lowest rate that will fit their shipping needs. LTL (less-than-truckload) freight shipments involve small freight deliveries that are too large to be considered parcels, yet too small...
If you're new to LTL shipping, here's a quick primer on the industry, its history, and some tips on how to get the most out of your LTL freight spend. The abbreviation “LTL” stands for “Less Than Truckload.” This refers to a shipment that does not require a full...
Logistics can be maddening at times, and the month of March is no exception. However, since March is the official month of madness, we thought we’d provide a few tips for shippers to consider to avoid some of the madness that often comes with freight transportation...