Freight Guides

Operational guides written for load planners and transportation coordinators. Each guide answers the practical question first.

• What Is FTL Shipping? Full truckload shipping explained: how it works, when to use it, and what shippers need to know.
• FTL vs. LTL A side-by-side comparison — when each mode makes sense and the breakeven most shippers miss.
• What Moves Truckload Rates Lane balance, seasonality, fuel, equipment scarcity, and accessorials — qualitative, no invented figures.
• Detention and Accessorials The charges beyond the base rate: detention, TONU, layover, lumper fees, and driver assist.
• Bill of Lading Every section of the BOL explained — what each field means and what happens when it's wrong.
• Truck Weight Limits Federal gross weight, axle limits, the bridge formula, and why height is state law, not federal.
• How to Choose a Carrier Authority, insurance, safety scores, and how to avoid double brokering.