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Definition of Freight Accessorial Charges
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 [...]
What Are Incoterms and How Do They Impact Your Trucking Business?
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 [...]
What is a BOL?
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 [...]
What is Cargo Consolidation?
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 [...]
What is the Difference Between Prepaid & Added and Collect Freight?
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 [...]
The Carmack Amendment Explained
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 [...]
Everything You Need to Know About ISO Containers
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 [...]
What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule?
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 [...]
Headhaul vs. Backhaul Shipping: Understanding the Differences
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 [...]
What Are Freight Lanes?
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 [...]