5 Tips to Apply Before Choosing Less Than Truckload Shipments.

Are you looking for a delivery shipment that is flexible and budget friendly? Then there's no doubt that you can go for LTL (less than truckload) shipment. The biggest benefit of LTL is that you can transport single or even multiple shipments according to your needs as it cuts the cost of extra charges. You have to pay only that much that you're covering in a truck. You just have to plan your freight as per your schedule and choose a company which you can rely on. Here are a few tips which explain how to manage your less than truckload shipments which can avoid stress and optimise efficiency. 

Fill in the correct information on the receipt. 

BOL which is a bill of lading in a logistics company and works as a receipt to indicate the deal between carrier and shipper. It also functions such as how the shipment should be handled and billed to make an ease between company and client as every logistics company in Canada does so. 

Good use of pallets 

Pallets can be used by carriers to move as it is easier to do so. You can use it to fit pieces squarely within the pallet’s edges, height and width of a freight within 100 pounds. If not then it's not a good option to go pallets. 

Being aware of accessorial charges

It's a charge that compensates carriers for any misrepresentations in the freights such as if the driver didn't deliver the goods, or turned away, or if BOL is not filled correctly then carriers can go for additional services and equipment beyond normal shipping procedures.

Study all the corners first

Less than truckload shipments are more on freight class as there 18 different kinds of freight classes whereas lower classes represent dense freight that isn’t easily damaged and can be handled easily and one is Higher freight classes that represent lighter less dense freight that is fragile and difficult to move. Higher classes equate to higher price. 

Get a right price quote

To know the right price of the Less than truckload shipment are accessorial charges, distance, weight, freight class and FAK.

Boom transport Inc is a premium logistics company in Canada which deals in various types of shipments such as FTL, LTL, expedited shipping and so on. We plan out the logistics process according to your requirements, coordinate the steps given by you and deliver safely with experienced drivers with cost efficient prices.