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Need to ship to different locations each week? Concerned you\u2019re paying too much? Exhausted by the end of each day? You\u2019re not alone. There never seem to be enough hours in a day for the shipper to get it all done. Our Director of Operations, Ross Pollock, has been working with shippers who use Freightera and knows their problems better than anyone. He was happy to share the most important tips he could think of \u2014 it\u2019s satisfying to be able to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Getting a Freight Quote is a Chore. Switch to Online Freight Shipping.<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201cOur shippers usually have an urgent need to get the freight out, and we understand this,\u201d Ross said, \u201cOnline they can ship instantly at their convenience and all they need is an account. It takes them a couple of minutes to set it up with Freightera. After that, they can get quotes instantly every time they ship.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of the traditional way, where shippers call or email carriers or brokers for pricing and wait for hours or days to get quotes, platforms like Freightera use an online 24\/7 self-serve model. Ross explained, \u201cShippers just enter the origin and destination and the size of the shipment and click the \u201cGet Quotes\u201d button. In a few seconds, they see a list of fixed-cost quotes from multiple carriers loaded on one page. When they find the deal they want, they just click \u201cBook It\u201d and that\u2019s it. They are done in seconds.\u201d The system automatically creates the shipping documents needed, and the truck is dispatched.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Too Much Paperwork? Time to Go Paperless.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Filling out a single Bill of Lading can take 5-10 minutes. Filling out 30 in a day becomes a huge time-suck \u2014 and for many of Freightera\u2019s customers shipping freight across North America, that\u2019s not uncommon. \u201cSome companies will already have an automated internal system they use to handle all of their paperwork,\u201d Ross notes. \u201cBut for those who have managed until now with a manual, hand-written system, or smaller shippers who don\u2019t want to invest $150,000 in a shipping system, Freightera will absolutely save a significant amount of hours over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Freightera all paperwork is filled out automatically during the quick and easy order process. Better yet, Freightera remembers your shipping preferences and automatically fills out an address after the first time you\u2019ve put it into the system, speeding up repeat orders even more.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Tracking Orders Shouldn\u2019t Be This Hard.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Need to know when the shipment will be picked up or delivered? Just check the automated system. \u201cTraditional freight shipping is stressful and involves a lot of time on hold waiting for carriers.\u201d Ross notes, \u201cWith automated shipments, you just check shipment status online.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Some companies use FedEx, UPS, and others and track orders in two or more systems, but it\u2019s a lot more efficient to have your information in one place. For new shippers, this is something you\u2019ll want to have sorted out before you go big. On Freightera, your orders and your paperwork are all in one place, easily searched and sorted \u2014 making it a cinch to track orders and your paperwork in case of an administrative audit.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Let Freight Professionals Help You.<\/b><\/h3>\n

What happens if you need a special service, or have to ship on short notice to an unusual location no one seems to cover? \u201cPeople need to ship freight to unusual places all the time,\u201d Ross said, \u201cIf we don\u2019t have it in our system, we will get you a quote if you need to ship today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Freightera\u2019s website is easy to use, but in the event, you still need to call, Freightera staff are always available. \u201cEven though we are automating everything possible, people still need the option to call. We are always happy to hear from our shippers,\u201d Ross explained, \u201cand we do all the leg work for you if you need information our automated system cannot answer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tired of shipping hassles? Use online tools that other businesses use. Freightera\u2019s signup is quick and easy. Create an account and start getting <\/span>instant freight quotes today<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Need to ship to different locations each week? Concerned you\u2019re paying too much? Exhausted by the end of each day? You\u2019re not alone. There never seem to be enough hours in a day for the shipper to get it all done. Our Director of Operations, Ross Pollock, has been working with shippers who use Freightera […]<\/p>\n

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