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If You\u2019re Looking to Ship FTL Freight You\u2019ll Want to Check Out These 5 Tips for a Good Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n

You\u2019re shipping freight and you\u2019re not sure if you need a whole truck, less than truckload, or a whole smaller truck?<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Well, we\u2019re here to answer your questions. <\/span>In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads<\/a> worth of cargo<\/b>. And by process of elimination, you\u2019ll be able to check out if this service type suits you or if you need something else.<\/span><\/p>\n

And as we jump into the FTL-specific tips, we\u2019ll also be breaking down <\/span>why and when you would want to use full truckload services.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Save up your cargo<\/span><\/h3>\n

Less than truckload means that you\u2019re renting a truck along with other shippers which means that you\u2019ll get better rates than shipping small amounts of freight in a truck of its own.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, <\/span>if you\u2019re shipping 4-5-6 pallets every 2 days then you might want to consider<\/b> (if you have the space, of course) <\/span>saving it up and shipping in bulk<\/b>. If you have more significant amounts of cargo to transport, it\u2019s important to know that carriers offer better rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That means that, in the long run, it pays off to ship larger quantities a bit more rarely rather than smaller ones more often<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Quote on time<\/span><\/h3>\n

You\u2019re probably aware that quoting on time is an important factor so as to avoid any potential delays etc. However, when it comes to full truckload shipping, there are additional reasons for this.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, carriers may not know their pricing too far ahead of time because they cannot possibly predict their availability, so prices might fluctuate heavily.<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, if you quote too late, <\/span>prices may be too steep exactly because the carrier is overbooked<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to quote 4-7 days ahead of actual pickup. We\u2019ve found that this is the golden time frame when you\u2019ll be able to get the best possible pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3) Expect delays anyway<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re in the shipping business, you\u2019re probably aware that delays are pretty standard, especially when it comes to LTL shipping. The reasons are numerous, but compared to LTL, FTL shipping has this issue cut in half.<\/span><\/p>\n

Full truckload shipments get handled by much fewer people and they don\u2019t make nearly as many stops as LTL ones do.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, despite all of this, congestion, weather delays, as well as delays at the border, still happen just as readily with FTL shipping as they do with other services. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to be prepared and <\/span>always ship a little bit ahead of time if your shipment is time-critical<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This point naturally leads us to the next tip.<\/span><\/p>\n

4) Consider white-glove shipping<\/span><\/h3>\n

White glove shipping encompasses a great many things. From cleanups to setting up furniture or equipment, you name it.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, these services are normally pretty expensive since they usually mean you\u2019re renting a whole truck regardless of the amount of cargo you\u2019re shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the best value lies in shipping full truckloads if you need white-glove services.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your shipment is time-critical, fragile, requires special handling, etc. consider this service<\/b>. And if the price you see on your screen is too steep, you can always lean back on standard shipping which, in most cases, is plenty good enough itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

5) Check out our definitive guide to shipping<\/span><\/h3>\n

This guide should be plenty to let you know what you can expect with FTL shipping<\/a> and confirm what service type you actually need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other than that, you should be good to go, so we wish you happy shipping!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If You\u2019re Looking to Ship FTL Freight You\u2019ll Want to Check Out These 5 Tips for a Good Experience You\u2019re shipping freight and you\u2019re not sure if you need a whole truck, less than truckload, or a whole smaller truck? Well, we\u2019re here to answer your questions. In this article, we will run down a […]<\/p>\n

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