Bill of lading accuracy is as important as ever. The BOL is a legally required document that must be completed before a freight shipment is hauled. A BOL protects both the carrier and the shipper. The document contains detailed information on the type, quantity and...
The leaves are turning, temperatures are dropping, and the peak Fall freight shipping season is here once again. Manufacturers are working to ship year-end orders, distributors are managing inventory and fulfilling shipments, and retailers are stocking shelves for the...
One of the many factors affecting LTL rates are what are known as “accessorial fees.” These include any charges applied when additional services are required to handle shipments. They are oftentimes applied and assessed after the shipment has been made, thus making...
Time and accuracy are both important when it comes to shipping. That's why it's important to provide correct and accurate information when requesting freight quotes for transportation services. If you're shipping LTL, truckload, expedited, or international, here are...
The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is the standard used to classify and rate less-than-truckload (LTL) commodities for interstate, interstate, and foreign commerce. Commodities are grouped into one of 18 classes - from a low of class 50 to a high of...
Are you new to freight shipping? In today’s lean workplace environment, it’s not uncommon for managers to ask employees to wear “multiple hats.” Operations people may be asked to make sales calls, accounting professionals may be asked to fill-in for operations, or...
Correctly classify your freight shipments. Freight classification (class) is a National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) standard used to classify and rate commodities primarily based on their density and value. Each commodity is categorized into one of 18 classes...