Are you prepared to create a less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation strategy? LTL transportation does not have to be time-consuming or stressful. Whether you plan to transport LTL freight on a regular basis or merely a few parcels each month, these 5 recommendations can help you avoid excessive charges, assess the price, and improve productivity.
1. Complete the BOL correctly.
A bill of lading (BOL) serves as a receipt for items sent, shows contract information between carrier and shipper, identifies a consignee and serves as a title document. The BOL instructs the carrier on how to handle and bill the shipment.
2. Make use of Pallets
Pallets make it easier for carriers to transport shipments. When items fit squarely within the pallet’s edges, the height and width of cargo are comparable, and the individual pieces in a load surpass 100 pounds, use pallets. Don’t palletize your shipments if your freight is erratic.
3. Avoiding Accessorial Charges Through Preparation and Diligence
Accessorial costs reimburse carriers for services and equipment that go above and beyond standard shipping methods. Accessorial charges may be applied if the shipper misrepresents the freight class if a driver is refused delivery or the consignee is not present, and/or if the BOL is not properly completed.
4. Recognize Freight Class
LTL shipments are classified according to their freight class. There are 18 freight classes; lower classes imply dense freight that is not easily destroyed and can be easily handled. Higher freight classes reflect less dense, lighter freight that is delicate and difficult to transport. Higher rates are associated with higher classes.
5. Establish LTL Pricing
Seven elements influence the pricing of an LTL shipment: accessorial costs, freight class, minimums, distance, base rates, weight, and freight type (FAK).
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