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Freight Resources

Online Freight Resources

Welcome to our resource center. Here you will find what you need to know about freight shipping. Freight tips, topics and FAQs, it's all here in one place for your added convenience.

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  • 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
    • Packaging and Crating
    • Freight Weight
    • Freight Dimension
    • Extra Precautions
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  • Freight
    Topics

    These topics explain the meaning of common freight industry terms. Here are a few random ones.

    • Shipping Hazardous Materials
    • Freight Class
    • Freight Density
    • Intermodal
    • FTL (Full Truckload or Truckload)
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  • Freight
    FAQs

    We try to provide answers to some of the most asked questions. Popular questions include:

    • What is dimensional weight? Does it apply to me?
    • What are accessorial fees?
    • What is Freight Bumping? When is it used?
    • Can I schedule my pickup and have it picked up the same day?
    • How do I figure out what freight class my shipment is in?
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  • Handle Bill Of Laden

    Consolidated billing that is easy to read and understand.

  • Road Shipping Options

    Road and Rail options for every freight size, weight, and type.

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