Freight, in plain English
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What is a bill of lading (BOL)?
A bill of lading is the contract that travels with your freight. It lists the shipper, consignee, freight description, weight, class, and accessorials, and it governs liability if the shipment is lost or damaged. Read the full BOL guide.
What are accessorial charges?
Accessorials are add-on services beyond standard dock-to-dock pickup and delivery, such as a liftgate, residential pickup or delivery, inside delivery, or a scheduled appointment. Declaring them when you book keeps them off your invoice as a surprise later.
How long does LTL freight take?
LTL transit depends on the lane and the carrier's service map, typically one to five business days for most domestic moves. Because pallets share trailers and pass through terminals, LTL is slower than a direct truckload. We give the expected transit time with every quote.
What drives the price of an LTL shipment?
LTL pricing is driven by freight class (from density), total weight, the origin-to-destination lane, any accessorials, and fuel. See the full pricing guide for the complete picture.
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