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Some Freight Shipping Tips Every Shipper Should
Know
If your business involves sending shipments
within or outside of your local area, you will
have to think of partnering with an experienced
and reliable freight shipping company. Many
companies now claim to handle freight, but not
all of them are alike. You need to pay attention
to so many things when selecting a company.
However, even when you have made your choice, it
is important to remember few tips to make freight
shipping work for you. Here is what to bear in
mind when setting up a shipment
  • Always provide your shipper with accurate freight
    info. For starters, be very clear about the
    dimensions of the shipment, which includes
    its width, length, and height. Keep in mind
    that dimensions should be rounded to the next
    inch. It helps because freight carriers use these
    dimensions to determine the number of individual
    loads while transportation. Not providing
    correct information would compel your
    carrier to make last-minute adjustments, which
    could be costly and increase the risk of damaging
    your shipment.
  • Be sure to provide your carrier with correct
    weight of your shipment. You have to bear in mind
    that very heavy shipments or oversized items are
    going to cost you more because they need extra
    space due to their shape, size, or weight.
    Correct information would again help you find
    more affordable options and make it easier for
    your carrier to select the best transportation
    option for your shipment.
  • Understand the importance of proper packaging
    to protect your shipments. Be sure to take
    your time to package your freight carefully. You
    will be better off palletizing your freight
    shipments to save time and money. Be sure to ask
    your carrier about what options they have
    available for shipments too big to be packaged
    properly.
  • Be sure to educate yourself a bit about
    the carrier you are using as well as the
  • requirements of shipment locations. Keep in mind
    that most carriers are going to pick up and
    deliver shipments from/to loading docks, so
    you have to be very clear about your
    destination. You may want to talk to a customer
    service representative and discuss any confusion
    you may have regarding shipment locations.
  • Be sure to know when you may want to
    avoid making a shipment. Some companies
    charge you more depending on what time of
    week or day you select to book your
    shipment. Check a few quotes before
    finalizing a decision. Moreover, you need to
    ask them about delivery schedules,
    especially when you want to schedule
    time-critical shipments.

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There are many other things to remember when you
schedule a shipment, but keeping these basic
points in mind will save you from dealing with
serious trouble later. Be sure to take your time
to conduct some research about the best
freight shipping company in your area.
Check some reviews, ask for referrals, and
compare them for their rates before finalizing a
decision. This is how you can find a good
shipping company that is affordable and willing
to help you through every phase of booking and
delivery.
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