Freight Shipping Guides · 6 min read
How Does Freight Brokerage Work?
A freight broker arranges transportation between a shipper and an authorized motor carrier. Here is what brokers do, how they are regulated and what to expect as a shipper.
Freight resources
Guides for shipping truckload freight.
Plain-English explanations of equipment, oversize requirements, quoting and the vocabulary of freight — written to help you plan better shipments.
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Equipment Guides
Equipment Guides · 6 min read
Dry Van vs. Flatbed: Which Is Right for Your Freight?
Dry vans protect freight inside an enclosed trailer; flatbeds carry freight that is too large or awkward for a van. Here is how to decide which one your shipment needs.
Equipment Guides · 5 min read
What Is Step Deck Freight?
A step deck, or drop deck, trailer has a lower main deck that lets taller freight stay within legal height limits. Learn how step decks work and when to use one.
Equipment Guides · 5 min read
What Is an RGN Trailer?
An RGN, or removable gooseneck, trailer detaches at the front so heavy equipment can be driven on. Here is how RGN trailers work and what they are used for.
Equipment Guides · 4 min read
Flatbed vs. Step Deck: How to Choose
Flatbeds and step decks both load from the side or top. The difference is deck height — and that decides how tall your freight can be before it needs a permit.
Oversize Freight
Oversize Freight · 7 min read
Understanding Oversize Freight Shipping
What makes a load oversize or overweight, who issues permits, when escorts are required and how to plan a specialized shipment in the United States.
Shipping Terminology
Shipping Terminology · 8 min read
Freight Shipping Terms Every Shipper Should Know
A plain-English glossary of truckload freight terms — from bill of lading and rate confirmation to detention, TONU and oversize permits.
Freight Planning
Freight Planning · 5 min read
What Information Do You Need for a Freight Quote?
Accurate freight quotes start with accurate details. This checklist covers the information a broker needs to quote dry van, flatbed, step deck, RGN and oversize shipments.
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