{"id":5599,"date":"2021-10-05T10:26:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T17:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/?p=5599"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:38:07","slug":"freight-loading-unloading-9-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/freight-loading-unloading-9-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Freight Loading and Unloading: 9 Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a business with a dock, freight loading or unloading can become very stressful very fast. This is why we\u2019ve prepared a few tips for you in case you\u2019re unsure of how to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Be prepared. The best thing you can do is think ahead<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the carrier arrives at your location and you don\u2019t have the means to load or unload the cargo, the driver will simply leave. This will cause avoidable delays or extra charges since <strong>carriers tend to charge for missed pickups\/deliveries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to always think ahead and plan for the means to load\/unload<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without further ado, <strong>let\u2019s get into everything you need to know.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Use a forklift, it\u2019s as good as a dock<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A forklift is a small vehicle with two power-operated prongs at the front that can be slid under heavy loads and then raised for moving and stacking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> materials in warehouses, shipping depots, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If either location has a forklift instead of a dock, you don\u2019t have to specify that part while you\u2019re booking your shipment. Feel free to say you\u2019re shipping dock to dock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a forklift is not available to you, but you really need to receive a shipment as scheduled, consider renting one. If a shipment is too large or too heavy for a tailgate(see below), this might be the best option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s not an option, <strong>read on!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5622 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Illustration-of-freight-loading-unloading-1024x836.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing freight loading and unloading\" width=\"640\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Illustration-of-freight-loading-unloading-1024x836.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Illustration-of-freight-loading-unloading-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Illustration-of-freight-loading-unloading-768x627.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Illustration-of-freight-loading-unloading-1536x1254.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Illustration-of-freight-loading-unloading-2048x1671.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Request a tailgate\/liftgate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a dock or a forklift, simply request a tailgate at the required end (pickup or delivery).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tailgates are small hydraulic lifts at the back of a truck that are used to get a shipment from a truck to ground level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carriers do charge for the tailgate service, but paying for this service beforehand is much more affordable than paying for a missed pickup\/delivery charge <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the tailgate service, when the carrier attempts the pickup\/delivery the second time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that tailgates have their limitations. <\/span><b>The average tailgate can accommodate 1300-1500 lbs in weight and about 72 x 48 x 82 inches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a tailgate is not enough value for your taste, <strong>there are other, more permanent options available<\/strong> that we discuss below\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5619 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Example-of-tailgate-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Freight offloaded via tailgate\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Example-of-tailgate-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Example-of-tailgate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Example-of-tailgate-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Example-of-tailgate-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Example-of-tailgate-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Use a loading ramp<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A loading ramp allows access to the back of a truck without a dock. Or to be a bit more technical, <\/span><b>it is an inclined plane used to load and unload materials, serving the same purpose as a dock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They will do it by hand<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning on shipping more frequently, consider investing in a loading ramp.\u00a0 Some ramps are on wheels, allowing you to move them out of the way when you\u2019re not using them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If loading ramps are a bit too big of a commitment, <strong>we do have other options for you below!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5623 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Loading-ramp-1024x463.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a loading ramp\" width=\"640\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Loading-ramp-1024x463.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Loading-ramp-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Loading-ramp-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Loading-ramp-1536x694.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Loading-ramp-2048x926.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Handbomb your shipment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not nearly as ominous as it may sound, <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/hand-unloading-freight-in-ltl-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hand-bombing<\/a> simply means that the person unloading the freight will do so without the help of a dock or forklift<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one will only work for lighter shipments (up to about 120 lbs) or shipments made up of smaller boxes. If you don\u2019t have loading equipment and you\u2019re shipping something light \u2014 feel free to load or unload it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important thing to keep in mind is that, depending on the carrier, <\/span><b>you will have either 15 or 30 minutes of free time before waiting time charges start<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your shipment is too heavy for this option, fret not. <strong>There are other solutions available.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Request a Terminal dropoff\/pickup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your consignee doesn\u2019t have a forklift and a tailgate is too expensive? Why not have them pick their shipment up from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/shipping-carrier-terminal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nearby carrier terminal<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This is generally the cheapest option for those without docks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will count the shipment as going to a business with a dock. The consignee can then pick it up and unload it at their location at their own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an experienced shipper you may already know the address of the carrier\u2019s terminal close to you. If not, however, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.livechatinc.com\/licence\/8465375\/v2\/open_chat.cgi?groups=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our super-responsive Client Care team is happy to help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and provide you with the address ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5620 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Freight-carrier-terminal-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a carrier terminal\" width=\"640\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Freight-carrier-terminal-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Freight-carrier-terminal-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Freight-carrier-terminal-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Freight-carrier-terminal-1536x1185.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Freight-carrier-terminal-2048x1580.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Request driver assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one technically falls under handbombing as well. Since <\/span><b>drivers will not allow anyone to climb on board the truck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sometimes time is a limiting factor. In such situations, driver-assist services are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all drivers provide these services, but if you make a note of this request ahead of time, the carrier will let you know if they can accommodate your request.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver assistance also falls under the special handling category and comes with a fee. The best way to approach this request is by reaching out to Freightera\u2019s super friendly Client Care team directly by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.livechatinc.com\/licence\/8465375\/v2\/open_chat.cgi?groups=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Chat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <strong>If you request assistance from the driver directly, you may be surprised by the price<\/strong> once you receive your final invoice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5618 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/driver-assistance-unloading-1024x922.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration depicting a driver assisting with offloading\" width=\"640\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/driver-assistance-unloading-1024x922.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/driver-assistance-unloading-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/driver-assistance-unloading-768x691.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/driver-assistance-unloading-1536x1382.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/driver-assistance-unloading-2048x1843.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8) Load\/Unload via crane<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re shipping a very large shipment on a flatbed truck, chances are you will need a crane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning on shipping items on a flatbed, you might want to get familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/dock-alternatives-freight-loading-and-unloading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">loading and unloading with a crane<\/a>. <\/span><b>Cranes are used for larger than average shipments that cannot be unloaded by a forklift<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the side of the truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Freightera shipping specialist will be able to spot a shipment that requires a crane in order to unload and they will let you know on time. Cranes, due to their specific nature, are charged as special services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5617 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Crane-Truck-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration depicting a crane truck\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Crane-Truck-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Crane-Truck-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Crane-Truck-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Crane-Truck-1536x1050.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Crane-Truck-2048x1400.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9) Use Google maps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are having trouble reaching your shipper or consignee and you are unsure whether their location is equipped for shipping, feel free to cheat a bit using Google maps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Google\u2019s free mapping service that offers satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and street view of the globe, including city maps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enter your desired address or company name into google maps, you can see whether they have a dock or forklift most of the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help you get an accurate quote the first time around and you will know whether any special services are required on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, it is good to keep this option in mind if you\u2019re looking to expand your shipping business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5624 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Earth-showing-Freightera-1024x921.jpg\" alt=\"Google earth pin of Freightera's location\" width=\"640\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Earth-showing-Freightera-1024x921.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Earth-showing-Freightera-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Earth-showing-Freightera-768x691.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Earth-showing-Freightera.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Found what you need?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By this point, you should be fully informed about your shipment\u2019s requirements and ready to ship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you do have any further questions regarding shipping, feel free to visit our blog which has most of the information you could need when it comes to shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/\">Freightera<\/a> now and get your free, online freight quote from 100s of carriers in seconds!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you don\u2019t have a business with a dock, freight loading or unloading can become very stressful very fast. 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