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How Does Freight Shipping Work?
People often ask, “How does freight shipping work?”
Freight shipping is the transportation of goods in bulk via truck, aircraft, ship, or intermodal (train).
2 Types of Freight Shipping:
1. Less-than-truckload (LTL) – LTL Shipping involves transporting smaller freight that doesn’t need to take up an entire semi-trailer. The transported cargo can usually fit on just a few pallets and then be consolidated onto one truck with other unrelated shipments.
2. Full Truckload (TL) – FTL Shipping involves the transportation of a whole truckload of freight, usually from one location and one single business or entity. Many large companies and enterprises have more complex supply chains that need truckload services. FreightCenter is one of the only third-party logistics providers that will bring you instant truckload rates so you can handle your shipping needs in minutes.
Included in between the realm of less-than-truckload and full truckload is volume freight. Suppose the freight exceeds the standard size or cubic feet of a less-than-truckload but does not take up enough space for a full trailer. The freight is considered a volume shipment. Each carrier has its criteria for what is considered a volume shipment within its network. Standard guidelines are when freight meets one of the following: it weighs more than 5,000 Ibs, takes up more than 12 linear feet, or occupies more than 750 cubic feet of trailer space.
There are several steps involved in freight shipping, including packing your cargo, getting a freight quote, and creating a bill of lading. You’ll save time and money by using a third-party logistics provider (or freight broker).
Freight is any shipment that weighs over 150 lbs. “Freight shipping” is the transportation of any goods, commodities, and cargo in bulk by ship, aircraft, truck, or intermodal (via train and road). Freight can be transported domestically or internationally by land, air, or sea. Any items that cannot be shipped via parcel or ground shipping will have to be shipped via freight. This includes items that may not be that heavy but are too long or wide for parcel shipping.
FreightCenter assists shippers by helping them learn how freight shipping works, find the best carrier for their needs, and move their cargo at the best available rate. Our free freight quote tool provides shippers instant access to freight rates from dozens of top freight carriers.
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Why Choose FreightCenter For LTL Shipping Services?
We are an award-winning logistics company and an American veteran-owned business. We bring a lot to the table when it comes to truckload services. Our history, competitive pricing, and level of service are unmatched in the industry. Over the years and many miles, we have formed a dedicated and respected network of partners in the industry to help customers meet deadlines.
Our mission is to meet and exceed customer expectations in all that we do. We take care of truckload freight shipping from pickup to delivery. Excellent customer service is our hallmark, and it goes a long way in building a relationship of trust. When customers select FreightCenter to handle their truckload freight shipment, they trust us to do the job.
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To create value for our customers by delivering customized shipping solutions that meet their unique needs and to fulfill shipping demands from simple to complex with expertise, guidance and ingenuity.
Trust the experts at FreightCenter to give you the best prices and the most comprehensive options for all your LTL freight shipping needs.
We deliver optimized solutions for full or partial truckloads and competitive dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated freight pricing. We can cover your full truckload shipping needs.
Nationwide Expedited Trucking services move your freight securely and rapidly. Your freight requires fast delivery; our freight shipping experts can get your shipment fast, whether in one large box or a full truckload.
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