From its origins in 1916 providing cartage service on one island in Washington State, Oak Harbor Freight Lines has developed into a regional freight carrier with 38 locations.
1275 Port Drive Clarkston, WA 99403
(800) 877-9680
Filling out freight paperwork accurately will help keep your shipment from getting lost, misidentified, or delivered to the wrong location.
There are many factors that can cause delays during shipping, including weather, traffic, accidents, or human error, so always have a backup plan.
The information you fill out when you obtain a carrier quote is transferred to the bill of lading (BOL). It should contain all the necessary information regarding the cargo’s description, origin, destination, and consignee.
LTL shipments usually range anywhere from 150 lbs to 10,000 lbs and are grouped together and transported on one trailer with the cargo of other shippers.
When looking at LTL transit times, it's important to remember is that they are estimates, not guarantees. When you receive a quote from a carrier for an LTL shipment, the estimated transit time given is not guaranteed and may be subject to any number of delays that can affect the actual amount of time it takes for the shipment to arrive at its destination.
While palletizing shipments is preferable, and will increase the transportability of the cargo, making your freight classification lower and less expensive, it is not required. LTL can accommodate many oversized, oddly-shaped, or uniquely-packaged shipments.
