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There are several creative ways to calculate freight weight that don’t require a dedicated freight scale. Moving several of the same item? Weigh one and multiply it by the total number of items in your shipment.

If you have goods that are sensitive to climate conditions (produce, flowers, chocolate, etc.), you will want to consider temperature controlled shipping. Freight service providers will assist you throughout the process.

Avoid estimating shipment details whenever possible. Get all your information ready before you request a quote. Start by measuring and weighing your freight, including any packaging. Then confirm pickup and delivery locations and the truck access at each. Finally, be sure the driver gets the shipment BOL right away, it has all the details they need to accurately charge you.

There are 18 freight classes. They are determined by weight, dimensions, density, storage capability, ease of handling, value and liability from instances like theft, damage, breakability and spoilage. To help you determine freight class, we’ve developed a freight density calculator.

Less than truckload (LTL) shipping allows multiple shippers to share space on the same truck while full truckload shipments typically travel on only one truck with one destination.

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) allocates a specific number to each product that could be shipped. That is the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) that pairs to the freight class best suited for the product. It’s important to include the NMFC number on the bill of lading to reduce chances of reclassification.

ndividuals cannot ship alcohol via FREIGHT. Businesses that hold appropriate alcohol licenses (licensees) and are enrolled in the FREIGHT. alcohol shipping program may ship to customers in select states and countries. You must also comply with all labeling, packaging, and returns requirements.

When shipping goods, it’s always important to minimize movement. Pack crates or boxes as full as possible, with heavier items on the bottom. If the crate is not filled, use packing material to plug the empty spaces.

Freight service providers offer tracking services online to access a shipment’s status 24/7 from your computer or mobile device. You can track a shipment with a BOL number, but you can often access the shipment’s location with the pro number, PO number, shipment reference number and shipment number as well.

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