Freight Resources
The Purpose of a Bill of Lading, and Why Accuracy Matters
Picture this: you’ve prepared a valuable shipment for pickup and have confidently filled out your Bill of Lading (BOL) only for your shipment to be delivered to the wrong address, costing you time and money. It’s easy to overlook a small detail on a BOL, especially when so many are required and even more if…
Read MoreWhat is a safety data sheet? 5 facts you should know.
Hazardous materials are highly regulated commodities in the shipping world and rightfully require diligent care during transit. One of the most important items required for hazmat shipping is a safety data sheet (SDS) — formerly known as a material safety data sheet (MSDS). These hazmat shipping papers are essential, and companies who ship or will…
Read MoreHow To Manage Freight Fuel Surcharges and Cut Costs
Shippers of all sizes are constantly analyzing their expenditure and freight rates to protect their bottom line and save money. One fluctuating cost hike they battle throughout the year is freight fuel surcharge increases. Shippers can’t avoid these charges, but there are strategic ways to offset the costs and reduce spending. 5 Strategies To Offset…
Read MoreAn Inaccurate Bill of Lading Can Put You at Risk
Every freight shipment transported by a carrier requires a bill of lading (BOL). A straight or non-negotiable BOL is evidence of a contract between you and the carrier and identifies the consignee as the owner of the goods. For that reason, it’s imperative that the information on the BOL is complete and accurate. Because a…
Read MoreWhat is FTL Freight?
FTL freight is a shipment that fills the entire truck and/or is the only item on a truck. “Truckload” is one of those terms that gets used a lot in freight shipping. It’s also one of those terms that carry the potential for misunderstanding, in part because you’ll also come across its two modes: Full…
Read MoreA Freight Bill Audit Can Save You Money & Cut Costs
Have you ever looked at a freight bill and said, “Hey, wait a minute. Is that right?” You almost certainly have. We all take a second glance at our bills, whether for freight shipping or grocery shopping. But how often do you take a deeper look at the bill and analyze your spending, question costs…
Read MoreGuide to Freight Equipment Types for Full Truckload Shipping
There are countless benefits to utilizing full truckload (FTL) services but choosing the right freight equipment types to book can be overwhelming. With so many equipment types to pick from, it ‘s easy to fall into the trap of booking the wrong trailer for your truckload shipping. Fortunately, with a third-party logistics (3PL) partner like…
Read MoreFreight Bill vs. Bill of Lading FAQs
It’s no secret that utilizing the freight shipping industry entails a lot of paperwork — including the ever-important freight bill and bill of lading (BOL). Both documents are used together to provide a complete view of your shipping agreement. Whereas a BOL is legally binding and acts as a formal shipping contract, a freight bill…
Read MoreHow To Dispute Accessorial Charges After Invoicing
It’s probably safe to say that as a shipper you would not lose any sleep if accessorial fees just disappeared. Poof!!! Especially those less-than-truckload (LTL) freight fees you feel were unfairly or mistakenly assessed. Worldwide Express is here to explain the most common freight shipping accessorial charges, give expert guidance on what options you have…
Read MoreNMFC Codes vs. Freight Class: Understand the Difference
In the shipping world, there are many terms that are used interchangeably. And unfortunately, there are many times when they shouldn’t be. Two such terms are NMFC codes and freight class. While they’re both very much related to each other, they are different. That’s why it’s important to understand each term and what it means…
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