{"id":7804,"date":"2022-09-27T10:38:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T17:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/?p=7804"},"modified":"2022-11-16T10:43:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T18:43:41","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-freight-carrier-in-5-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-freight-carrier-in-5-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Freight Carrier in 5 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the Right Carrier for Your Freight Shipping Needs in 5\u00a0 Simple Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freight shipping can be tricky, it can be stressful, and it can be difficult to maneuver. It makes you wish you could simply <\/span><b>read a recipe and have everything done by just turning off your brain and following the steps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why <\/span><b>we\u2019ve made the recipe below for you to follow and choose the right carrier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>1. Determine whether you need a whole truck, or if less than truckload (LTL) services would be a better option<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the amount of cargo you have to ship, you have several options. FTL (full truckload) is the more expensive, but it\u2019s a safer and quicker option. It means that you would <\/span><b>\u201crent\u201d an entire truck for your whole shipment, and it would go from point A to point B without any additional stops <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for loading and unloading for redistribution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other option is LTL (less than truckload). That option means that you\u2019d share the cost of an entire truck with other shippers who have smaller amounts of cargo to move. It also means that your cargo would not go directly to its destination without stopping along the way. Your shipment would likely be unloaded and loaded several times at different terminals in order to be placed on trucks that go in the direction you need it to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ltl-vs-ftl-pros-cons.png\" alt=\"An illustration of LTL vs. FTL freight shipments\" width=\"620\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ltl-vs-ftl-pros-cons.png 620w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ltl-vs-ftl-pros-cons-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>2. Take into account any additional services you may require<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you shipping to a residence? Does either location require a tailgate to load or offload the freight? Is a smaller truck required?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, <strong>our website makes sure to remind you of all of these requirements<\/strong> during your quoting phase. If you\u2019re unsure whether you need any of these, then the best thing to do is to <strong>contact your shipping partner or client and ask them directly<\/strong>. These services incur extra costs, making a single call much more valuable than usual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Special-handling-freightera-1024x399.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot showing the special handling services options on Freightera's website\" width=\"640\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Special-handling-freightera-1024x399.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Special-handling-freightera-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Special-handling-freightera-768x299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Special-handling-freightera-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Special-handling-freightera.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>3. Consider the price-to-speed ratio<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all carriers and shipping modes are created equal. Some are more reliable than others, some are faster, some are more expensive, and some are more eco-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, some carriers use trucks exclusively, others use exclusively trains (or rail transport as it\u2019s more commonly known), while others use a combination of the two (known as intermodal).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can imagine, trains move slower than trucks, and a combination of the two is somewhere in the middle. This is something you want to take into consideration when choosing a freight carrier. <\/span><b>Our system marks each carrier\u2019s shipping mode to make your life easier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you want to keep in mind is that <strong>trains may be slower, but they are currently the greenest shipping option<\/strong> due to the amount of cargo they can accommodate. Considering the current social and (actual) weather climate, this might be something that you want to keep in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>4. Make sure to ask your shipping specialist about carrier quality and look through reviews<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, the shipping mode isn\u2019t the only thing that you want to consider when choosing your carrier. Their reliability and track record are highly important. Do they get their cargo from A to B without damage or loss? Do they deliver on time? Are they known for adding extra charges without specific requests from involved parties? Are their extra charges disproportionately expensive?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No reason to keep all of this information in mind at all times. We\u2019re here to help. Our experienced team will be able to help you out with any questions you might have about carrier reliability. It\u2019s an important step in choosing the right carrier so don\u2019t skip it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t feel like talking to anyone and you just want to know a carrier&#8217;s rating, we&#8217;ve got you covered too!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Freightera-carrier-reviews-screenshot-1024x388.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot showing the carrier rating on Freightera's website\" width=\"640\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Freightera-carrier-reviews-screenshot-1024x388.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Freightera-carrier-reviews-screenshot-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Freightera-carrier-reviews-screenshot-768x291.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Freightera-carrier-reviews-screenshot.jpg 1422w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>5. If at all possible, consider the emissions of your preferred carrier<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the shipping mode impacts the emissions produced by any single shipment. <\/span><b>Our system allows you to see your impact on the emissions reduction compared to the industry standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CO2-Emissions-badge-1024x419.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Freightera CO2 emissions reduction badge\" width=\"640\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CO2-Emissions-badge-1024x419.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CO2-Emissions-badge-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CO2-Emissions-badge-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CO2-Emissions-badge.jpg 1424w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the shipping mode, there are carriers that implement new-generation engines and technologies that allow them to reduce emissions despite using trucks. There are, obviously, electric trucks as well. We are constantly looking for carriers that are moving in the right direction and adding them to our system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it. Those are the steps you need to take in order to properly choose a carrier that best suits your needs. Freightera works with 100s of reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-companies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freight companies<\/a>, and instead of going to each one individually, you&#8217;ll be able to find and compare all of their quotes online on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Select the Right Carrier for Your Freight Shipping Needs in 5\u00a0 Simple Steps Freight shipping can be tricky, it can be stressful, and it can be difficult to maneuver. 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