Archive for April 2020
What Classifies a Shipment as a Dangerous Good
Shipping dangerous goods is not as simple as transporting other types of goods. It involves special documentation, packaging, and shipment considerations. The first step, however, is figuring out whether or not your goods are considered “dangerous”. In today’s article, we are going to discuss what exactly a dangerous good is, how they are classified, and…
Read MoreHow Freight Class Affects Quoting
Shipping costs are not arbitrarily chosen by carriers. Professional and reputable logistics companies use freight class to determine the cost to you, the shipper. In this week’s article, we are going to discuss why freight class is used, how it is calculated, and what that means for shippers. National Motor Freight Classification The National Motor…
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