GoShip Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

If you have been into the world of less-than-truckload shipping for more than 30 minutes, you probably heard something about LTL freight class. While the general concept of LTL shipping is easily understood, learning what a freight classification is and why it is important may be confusing. Stackability.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Shippers are often challenged when dealing with the freight classification system from the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) book, the code numbers assigned to all products that determine the correct freight class for shipments. A Brief on Freight Classification.

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Freightera

JUNE 17, 2019

What is freight class? Freight class is assigned to all Less than Truckload (LTL) freight, shipping within USA or across the USA/Canadian border with US carriers who have NMFC-based pricing. Class can be based on the particular NMFC code of the product, or on the shipment density.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 7, 2019

How will you get your alien and their UFO back home with you? Shipping your alien and their UFO is probably your best bet! Luckily, 3PLs have evolved to give you custom tailored shipping solutions no matter what your shipping needs are. How to ship your alien. Shipping the Big Stuff.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I used the class Google suggested and I am getting billed $500 more. There are two ways you can go wrong with selecting a class for your shipment. You can either select a class too high for your order, or too low. We will also, of course, let you know how to avoid having this happen to you! What is freight class.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If you are shipping goods across the country, you probably look for the lowest freight shipping rates. While many online shipping services offer free quote comparison, it can be tricky to choose the best one for your needs. Shippers are often unaware of how they can reduce shipping costs on their own.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2017

Freight classification changes are part of the growing shipping industry, and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has again enacted changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), which took effect August 5, 2017. What Freight Classification Changes Did the NMFTA Make?

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

There are two main over-the-road shipping modes: truckload and less-than-truckload. However, if you have ever shipped slightly beyond the LTL limits or not enough for full truckload, you may have assumed it’s not very cost-efficient. There is another option you may not be aware of, and that’s partial truckload shipping.

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Freightera

JANUARY 10, 2019

Freight Cost Calculation Used to Be a Pain. Shippers that don’t need to fill a full truck can save big time shipping their freight using the less than a truckload (LTL) service, shipping just a few skids, pallets or crates at a time. Freight Rates in LTL Shipping Determined by Several Factors.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If you are shipping goods across the country, you probably look for the lowest freight shipping rates. While many online shipping services offer free quote comparison, it can be tricky to choose the best one for your needs. Shippers are often unaware of how they can reduce shipping costs on their own.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

If you are shipping goods across the country, you probably look for the lowest freight shipping rates. While many online shipping services offer free quote comparison, it can be tricky to choose the best one for your needs. Shippers are often unaware of how they can reduce shipping costs on their own.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2015

It influences how we work, how we communicate, and how we play. Here’s a look at some how current technology solutions can do for your business. For many, the process of actually finding and setting up the right shipment for any freight – full load or LTL – can be the hardest part. Lane Analysis.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Depending on how large, heavy, fragile, easy to handle or complex your less than a truckload (i.e. LTL) freight shipment is, it should be priced fairly. Please see our How to Calculate Freight Density infographic below or click here to see our Freight Density Calculator page that we posted on Freightera website.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2015

Shipping products and goods is the lifeblood of our economy. Being able to get your product where it needs to be is the only way to put it in the hands of the consumers that use it, and as such shipping will be a major part of your company’s operations. 5 Biggest Upfront Challenges when Shipping LTL. We hope you enjoy!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. It’s incredibly complex and subject to the unique view of each person and how they perceive the industry. Transportation Terminology Glossary of Terms.

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Freightera

AUGUST 17, 2020

Earlier this month, Dan Goodwill’s Transportation Consulting posted an article about our newly-added Membership Plans and how they can help shippers in Covid-19 times. Freightera’s customers can now subscribe to a range of Membership Plans that provide enhanced freight transportation services, tailored to their unique requirements.

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