Freight Resources - Shipping Tips, Freight Terminology, FAQs

Freight
Shipping Tips

A few guidelines to help you save money and improve your shipping experience. Get tips on:
- Know your freight class - Common Freight Classifications
- Freight Dimension
- Freight Weight
- Packaging and Crating
- Extra Precautions
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Freight
Topics

These topics explain the meaning of common freight industry terms. Here are a few random ones.
- Freight Class
- Shipping Hazardous Materials
- Intermodal
- Insuring Freight
- Pallets
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Freight
FAQs

We try to provide answers to some of the most asked questions. Popular questions include:
- Is my shipment insured?
- Can I schedule my pickup and have it picked up the same day?
- What are accessorial fees?
- When is the proof of delivery available?
- How far in advance do I need to schedule my pick up?
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