A Quick Guide to Freight Shipping
by Veronica Stone on November 22nd, 2007
If you need to ship freight using a LTL , or Less-than-Truckload service, there are some facts you should know before getting started. Pricing, packaging, and shipping methods are a bit different with freight shipping. This helpful freight guide will explain these differences. Freight Shipping Prices Freight shipping prices are often determined using a method called "Freight Class" or classification of shipments. There are four freight classifications: density, stow ability, ease of handling, and liability. Density is determined by the object’s weight as compared to the space it occupies. This is calculated in pounds per cubic feet. Stow ability is... Read more »