Freight & Shipping

Ship with fewer surprises. Understand carrier types, LTL versus FTL choices, packaging standards, NMFC basics, Incoterms, tracking, and claims steps so freight moves on time and arrives in condition expected.

Cross Docking Warehouse: What It is & How It Works

A cross-docking warehouse is all about speed. Many retailers, manufacturers, and

Shipping containers being loaded onto a cargo ship at a port by a crane

Freight on Board (FOB) Explained Clearly

Most people hear the term freight on board and assume it means “free shipping.” Others believe that whoever pays the....

Semi-truck entering an open highway weigh station on a multi-lane road

What are Weigh Stations For: Full Explanation

If you’ve ever driven past one and wondered what weigh stations are for, you’re not alone. Most people assume they’re....

Shrink-wrapped boxes stacked on a wooden pallet at a warehouse dock

Shipping a Pallet: Complete Guide

Shipping a pallet sounds simple. Stack your boxes, wrap it up, call a carrier. That’s usually where things go sideways.....

Pallet of sealed shipping boxes in a warehouse storage area

Difference Between Consignor vs. Consignee

People often mix up consignor and consignee because both show up in shipping, sales, and paperwork at the same time.....

Shipping containers, trucks, and warehouses positioned across multiple transport locations

What is a Logistics Company?

The term logistics gets used constantly, but it’s rarely explained in a way that matches how the work actually happens.....

Flat front cabover truck parked on pavement with engine positioned beneath the cab

Cabover Truck Explained: Design, History, and Use

A cabover truck still gets talked about like it’s a mystery. Some people think it’s a brand. Others assume it....

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