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One of the fastest growing industries in the 21st century, eCommerce has taken the world by storm. Now anyone with an internet connection can find products all over the world and have them shipped to their front door. Small businesses and large businesses alike are providing online options for their customers, maximizing on convenience and…

Reweighs are easily one of the most common issues in freight shipping. They occur when the weight on the Bill of Lading does not match the weight on the carrier’s scale. This check can happen at any terminal at the discretion of the carrier. A reweigh results in an additional charge, consistent reweighs from a…

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…

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…