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.
11125 Palmbay DR Orlando, FL 32824
1-800-283-7488
customerservice@averitt.com
More durable items can be shipped in standard corrugated cardboard boxes. For the most protection, make sure the boxes are new or have retained their sturdiness, avoid loose space inside the boxes, secure well with packing tape, and label them clearly.
Wooden crates provide the highest level of protection for your shipment and are used primarily for items that are expensive, fragile, and easily damaged. The main drawback to crating is that it can be expensive, and the added weight and size can often result in a higher cost to ship, even for smaller items.
When utilizing pallets for packing your LTL shipment, make sure that the pickup and delivery locations have either a forklift or a loading dock and pallet jack, or you must request a liftgate on the truck in order to load the shipment.
There are many kinds of BOLs that have different terms in the contract and are used in different shipping scenarios.
Typically, a bill of lading will include the names and addresses of the shipper (consignor) and the receiver (consignee), shipment date, quantity, exact weight, value, freight classification, BOL number, and any special instructions.
When it comes to LTL shipping, there are three documents that are required for every shipment: the bill of lading, freight bill, and Proof of Delivery.
