Definition of Freight Accessorial Charges Commercial drivers are often unaware of the different freight accessorial charges that can be assessed on their shipments. This blog post defines each type of charge and provides examples of when they may be applicable. By understanding these charges, drivers can better prepare for [...]
What Are Incoterms and How Do They Impact Your Trucking Business? Commercial drivers need to be aware of Incoterms, the international terms of sale that impact their business. There are 11 terms in total which dictate how goods are exported and imported and can greatly impact your bottom line. [...]
What is a BOL? A bill of lading is a very important legal document used in the shipping process within the trucking industry. You will always need a BOL (Bill of Lading). Signing the rate con or a packing slip is not acceptable. If a BOL is not provided [...]
What is Cargo Consolidation? In the freight shipping world, cargo consolidation is a process that many drivers use to make their lives a bit easier. This practice is commonly referred to as less than truckload (LTL) shipments, loads that do not fill a full truckload alone. By consolidating their [...]
What is the Difference Between Prepaid & Added and Collect Freight? Who pays for shipping is a factor in all freight shipments. There are several different ways that those freight charges can be billed such as freight on board or free on board (FOB), shipping terms like FOB destination, [...]
The Carmack Amendment Explained Commercial drivers have a lot of responsibilities while on the road. One of the most important is interstate carriers adhering to the Carmack Amendment 49 U.S.C §14706 which was adopted to achieve uniformity in rules governing interstate shipment. The Carmack Amendment is part of the [...]
Everything You Need to Know About ISO Containers Did you know that there are different types of ISO containers? If you're a truck driver or commercial driver, it's important to know about the different types of ISO shipping containers and what they're used for. This way you'll be able [...]
What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule? HTS Codes: Examples and How to Read Them HTS codes are assigned to goods based on their classification within the world customs organization (WCO). There are thousands of potential classifications within the harmonized commodity description and coding system. Each one has its own [...]
Headhaul vs. Backhaul Shipping: Understanding the Differences Have you run into the terms “headhaul” and “backhaul” as a truck driver? If you are newer to the freight industry, there is a good chance that you are not familiar with these terms and their meanings. In some cases, a driver [...]
What Are Freight Lanes? A freight lane, also known as a carrier lane, is any route a carrier covers on a regular schedule. Freight lanes are also known as shipping lanes or trucking lanes. These lanes are often used by freight brokers and will connect multiple cities or transport [...]