Best Practices

The winter months can be a tough time for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, with freezing temperatures and snowy conditions posing a threat to easily damaged items like food, electronics, and even medicine. If not properly protected, these items can become damaged, putting both your business and your reputation at risk.

Inside delivery is a specialized service option offered by Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carriers that delivers freight to the entrance of a building rather than just to the loading dock or curb. This service can be especially useful for residences or businesses that receive large or heavy items and don’t have a loading dock available.

With the recent spike in gas and diesel prices, businesses are seeing many of their costs increase. One of the most obvious places they see this is in their shipping budgets. But how exactly does the price of fuel impact shippers, and how do carriers pass these expenses along to their customers?

By some estimates, up to nearly a third of warehouse space in the U.S. goes unused every day. Whether it’s because of a spike in demand that emptied the racks or a leased space losing an occupant, this space could surely be put to better use. A recent innovation in the warehousing industry aims to do just that.

The holidays are some of the busiest times of the year in the LTL shipping industry. There is a considerable increase in shipping volume during the holiday season, and carriers...

Damage and loss are an unfortunate reality in the world of freight shipping, and fragile items are even more prone to potential damage during transit. To avoid angry customers, lost...

When you search for LTL shipping rates online, work with a 3PL, or call carriers, the first instinct is to look for the lowest available price. While price is certainly important, “cheapest rate” and “best rate”...

When you obtain a quote for your LTL shipment, it is just that: a quote. The price offered is based on the information you provide about your cargo, the route, and the pickup and delivery locations. If any of that information is inaccurate, it will affect the final price you pay for your LTL freight shipment, known as a freight rate.