Looking to learn more about freight terms? Check out our A-to-Z Glossary of freight terms, covering everything from Adjustments to Zone Haulage Rate. Get up to speed with our quick and easy freight terms guide today! A Adjustments Generally speaking, all costs that weren’t quoted for a variety of reasons. These costs can be added […]
Refrigerated trucks, also known as reefer trucks, reefers or reefer carrier, are a cold chain solution that has sent chills down the spine of brokers the world over. But what are reefer trucks and what is it about them that gives them that frosty reception? The term reefer carrier simply refers to a truck, trailer, […]
Common Truckload Accessorial Charges Today we are going to talk about common truckload accessorial charges. Fuel Surcharge (FSC) – It is really important that you make your carriers whole on fuel. The US puts out the weekly diesel cost average, depending on where your truckloads are moving you decide what cost average for your area works […]
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Less-Than-Truckload is also called LTL. If you are shipping ground domestic in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico you have three options of how to move that freight – small package, LTL. and Truckload (FTL / TL). Small package is usually under 150 pounds and is shipped by companies like UPS and FedEx. LTL […]
Are you doing all you can to ensure efficient shipping over the road? The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. Be sure to know these differences between FTL vs LTL before letting your product leave the […]
Nearly every shipper who transports freight is faced with the same issue: how and when does your finance department account for the cost of shipping, logistics, and delivery? If you’re like most shippers, you already set aside a certain percentage of a good’s value or a cost of goods sold (COGS). On a given shipment, […]
The history of the semi truck is fascinating. Aside from electricity, it could be argued that no greater 19th century invention shaped shipping in the United States of America more than the semi truck. Predating airplanes and interstates, semi trucks allowed American farms and businesses to sell beyond their borders in ways that trains simply […]
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become essential for companies in managing their logistics operations. A TMS can optimize a range of processes, from carrier selection and route planning to freight payment and auditing. However, relying solely on a Transportation Management System to manage logistics is not enough to establish a strategic logistics program. In this […]
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a software solution designed to help businesses manage their transportation operations efficiently. A TMS Transportation Management System can help businesses optimize their logistics processes, reduce costs, improve customer service, and gain real-time visibility into their supply chain. How Does a Transportation Management System Work? A TMS Transportation Management System […]
In our last blog, the FreightPlus team explored what a Managed Transportation Solution (MTS) is and how implementing an MTS can boost efficiencies and reduce costs within a logistics program. Here is a link in case you missed it: Managed Transportation: A Complete Guide. One of the key benefits of implementing an MTS is that […]