Asset-based service provider, Averitt Express, has been providing LTL shipping services for over 50 years. Averitt has over 80 dedicated service centers located in the South and Midwest, and through its partners, ships anywhere in North America.
13923 St. Charles Rock RD Bridgeton, MO 63044
1-800-283-7488
customerservice@averitt.com
Including any accessorials your shipment will require when you submit your information for an initial quote will help you find the best deal.
Many carriers are willing to negotiate accessorial fees for repeat customers.
Have your freight packaged correctly and ready to depart at the loading dock or on the forklift at the time of the pickup.
You can construct a shipping crate out of any sturdy wood. Just be aware that the weight added by the crate itself will increase the cost to ship it.
LTL freight’s flexibility, versatility, and cost-effectiveness have attracted new shippers from a variety of industries, including eCommerce. As retailers work to maintain supply lines, keep up with inventory, and meet shipping deadlines, moving smaller shipments more frequently through LTL carriers offers a viable and cost-saving solution.
Multi-stop truckload shipping is a method of full-truckload (FTL) shipping utilized when a shipper needs to make multiple drop-offs along a specified route. If you are deciding whether to use multiple LTL shipments or a multi-stop truckload, you should contact carriers to find out which is more cost-effective for your situation.