Understanding Freight Shipping Quotes

Understanding Freight Shipping Quotes

We get a fair amount of questions from new customers about freight shipping quotes. A shipping quote is the first step in the shipping process. The shipping quote is generated by the carrier or 3PL and outlines and line items the shipment elements, including...
LTL or Parcel Shipping?

LTL or Parcel Shipping?

Changes in the fee structure of LTL freight shipping, such as cubic minimum capacity (or CMC), have many wondering whether they should be shipping parcel or LTL. In the past, choosing between the two was as simple as calculating shipment weight. 150 pounds and up...
Why Use LTL Shipping?

Why Use LTL Shipping?

LTL or less than truckload shipping is an alternative to parcel or full truckload freight shipping, which is often used by retailers and small business owners who are shipping batches of products. LTL shipping allows businesses that may not have a full freight load to...