Freight guides
LTL vs FTL: choosing the right mode for your freight
2026-10-06 · Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping combines freight from several shippers on one trailer, so each shipper pays only for the space used. Full truckload (FTL) dedicates the whole trailer to one shipment. The choice usually comes down to weight, volume, urgency and how fragile the cargo is.
How freight class works and why density matters
2026-10-14 · Freight class is a standard way of grouping commodities for LTL pricing. There are eighteen classes running from 50 to 500. Lower classes are dense, sturdy and easy to handle, and cost less to ship. Higher classes are light, bulky or fragile, and cost more.
Reading a bill of lading, line by line
2026-10-22 · The bill of lading is the contract between shipper and carrier, the receipt for the goods, and the document of title. Every shipment has one, and errors on it are the most common cause of billing disputes.
Accessorial charges explained: the fees beyond the linehaul
2026-11-03 · Accessorial charges are fees for services beyond moving freight from dock to dock. Common ones are liftgate service, residential delivery, limited-access delivery, inside delivery, redelivery, detention and reweigh fees.
Tracking numbers, PRO numbers and what each status means
2026-11-10 · A PRO number is the identifier a carrier assigns to an LTL shipment at pickup. It is printed on a sticker applied to the freight and the bill of lading, and it is the number used for tracking and invoicing.