Full Truckload
Full Truckload shipping involves transporting goods that fill an entire truck trailer.This option is ideal for large shipments that require the entire space of a truck and typically offers faster transit times and fewer handling points compared to other modes of transportation.
Partial Tuckload
Partial Truckload shipping is used when a shipment doesn’t require the full capacity of a truck but is too large for standard Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping. It offers a balance between cost-effectiveness and speed, as it allows for faster transit times compared to LTL while saving costs compared to FTL.
Temperature Controlled
Temperature Controlled shipping involves transporting goods that require specific temperature conditions to maintain their quality and integrity. This service is crucial for perishable items such as food, pharmaceuticals, and certain chemicals. Temperature-controlled trailers maintain consistent temperature levels throughout the journey, ensuring the safety and quality of the cargo.
Flat Bed
Flatbed shipping involves using trailers without sides or a roof, allowing for the transportation of oversized, bulky, or irregularly shaped cargo. Flatbed trailers are versatile and suitable for transporting goods that cannot be accommodated in standard enclosed trailers, such as construction materials, machinery, and large equipment.
Oversize
Oversize shipping refers to transporting cargo that exceeds the standard size or weight limits allowed on public roads. This may include exceptionally large or heavy equipment, machinery, or structures. Oversize shipments require special permits and may necessitate additional equipment, such as specialized trailers or escorts, to ensure safe and legal transportation. This process involves assessing carriers’ safety records, insurance coverage, reliability, equipment standards, and compliance with regulations.
Multiple Pickup/Drop
Multiple Pick up/Drop off services involve coordinating shipments with multiple origins and destinations. This service is beneficial for businesses with complex supply chains or distribution networks, allowing them to consolidate multiple shipments into efficient routes. It helps optimize transportation costs and minimize transit times by maximizing truck capacity and minimizing empty miles.
Carrier Vetting
Carrier Vetting is the process of thoroughly evaluating and selecting carriers to transport goods on behalf of the freight brokerage and its clients. This process involves assessing carriers’ safety records, insurance coverage, reliability, equipment standards, and compliance with regulations. Effective carrier vetting helps ensure that shipments are handled by reputable and capable carriers, minimizing risks and ensuring smooth transportation operations.
Carrier Management
Carrier Management encompasses the ongoing relationship and communication between the freight brokerage and its network of carriers. This includes negotiating rates, managing contracts, tracking performance metrics, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Effective carrier management is essential for maintaining reliable transportation services, fostering positive partnerships with carriers, and meeting the needs of clients efficiently.
