It\u2019s important to quote with the correct information to avoid extra shipping charges.<\/p>\n
In our new video, you’ll see what are 5 most common mistakes shippers make, and how to avoid them. This way, you’ll save time and money while shipping freight.<\/p>\n
If your pick up or delivery location is a residence or a business without a dock, select the correct option in the drop-down menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you quote for pick up from a business with a dock, but the location does not have a dock or a forklift, the carrier will adjust your bill with extra charges.<\/span><\/p>\n If your location cannot accommodate a 53\u2019 truck AND\/OR is not available to the general public during regular business hours AND\/OR has gates or security checks, it is a limited access location.<\/span><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t check this option off on the quoting page, the carrier will charge you extra.<\/span><\/p>\n All delivery dates for shipments booked on our website are estimated and not guaranteed. If your shipment is time-sensitive, be proactive and let us know in writing right away.<\/span><\/p>\n You need to quote with the right dimensions and weight of your shipment. Round up any decimals to the closest inch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If cargo dimensions and weight are different than those quoted, the carrier will adjust your bill.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re shipping within the USA or cross-border USA to Canada, or Canada to the USA, you need to put in the correct class for your shipment. Please don\u2019t google this information – finding it\u00a0 requires expertise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Contact us with the description of your product and we will provide you with the correct class free of charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions during quoting or booking, please contact us by using the chat option, call us at (800) 886-4870, or email us at <\/span>clientcare@freightera.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Happy shipping!<\/span><\/p>\n Sign up and get free freight quotes<\/a> in a matter of minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\nMistake #2: Not marking the limited access locations\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Mistake #3: Not letting us know that your shipment is urgent or time-sensitive.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Mistake #4: Not measuring and weighing your freight correctly<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Mistake #5: Quoting with the wrong class<\/strong><\/h3>\n