What Is A Partial Truckload Vs Truckload Shipping
Partial Truckload And Truckload Shipping Benefits The two types of truck shipping load are partial truckload and truckload shipping. They each pose different advantages to the shipping industry. A partial truckload, referred to as LTL (Less-than-truckload) shipments refer to those shipments which are less than truckload capacity. Truckload shipping or FTL (Full truckload) allows a shipper […]
Is LTL Freight Consolidation Right For You?
What is LTL Freight Consolidation? Today LTL freight consolidation needs to be given serious consideration. The reason is simple, improving freight shipping cost. LTL freight consolidation is the practice of combing LTL shipments to take advantage of truckload pricing. The less-than-truckload (“LTL”) freight industry operates within a highly dynamic landscape. Many manufacturers and distributors struggle […]
Why Your Company Should Use A Freight Broker
Why Use A Freight Broker? The reason your company should use a freight broker is simple, savings and efficiency. Using a freight broker to handle your company’s freight shipments is a great investment. It is an investment in time management and allows your business to concentrate on growing sales. In addition, a broker can […]
How To Ship Freight Between the U.S and Canada: A Complete Guide to Cross Border Logistics
How to Ship Freight Between the U.S. and Canada Shipping freight across the U.S.-Canada border is easier than you might think. With the right carrier and documents, your goods move smoothly. This guide explains how to ship freight to and from Canada using FTL, LTL, and rail options. Let’s explore how to expand your reach […]
Lower LTL Freight Costs: Best Practices For Shippers
Reducing LTL freight costs is possible when shippers follow best practices that improve efficiency and strengthen relationships with carriers. These strategies not only help you save money but also make your business more attractive to LTL providers, especially when capacity is tight. Report Accurate Shipment Weight One of the most effective ways to lower LTL […]
Is Volume LTL Shipping Right For You?
What Is Volume LTL shipping? Volume LTL shipping can be an attractive proposition to a freight shipper looking to save money. A freight shipment that takes up as little as 8 linear feet or weighs over 5000 pounds is eligible. There are limitations with volume LTL shipping but shippers that are willing to forego certain LTL […]
What is the value of an LTL rate quote?
Value simply put is the importance, worth or usefulness of something. But value by which value in itself is measured also means different things to different people. Freight Specialist offers our customer’s, shippers and consignees the value they seek along with the service they expect for all their LTL shipping needs. Shippers often find themselves […]