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Flatbed Services Glossary of Terms
Work performed other than transportation including extra pickups/deliveries, unpack, debris removal, assembly and storage. Additional costs may be applicable.
Addendum
Authorized supplement or addition to a shipping or other transportation document that identifies additional services, changes in services and accompanying charges.
(1) An enterprise authorized to transact business for, or in the name of, another enterprise.(2) Warehouse that provides storage, local pickup, local delivery, installation or other services.
A suspension system that supports a load on air-filled rubber bags rather than steel springs resulting in smoother transportation.
American Society of Transportation & Logistics
A professional organization founded in 1946 with goals of establishing; promoting and maintaining high standards of knowledge and professional training; serving as a source of information and guidance for the fields of logistics. Axle, Spread Tandem
A two-axle assembly in which the axles are separated beyond the spacing of a normal tandem assembly in order to qualify for maximum axle loads allowed by regulations. Also referred as Spread Tandem, Axle.
A series of alternating printed bars and spaces representing a symbol of values. A system of visual character reading, scanning, tracking of units by reading a series of printed bars for translation into a numeric or alphanumeric identification code. A popular example is the UPC code used on packaging.Bar Code Scanner
An electrical device to read bar codes and communicate accurate data to computer programs.
A document issued by a carrier to a shipper, signed by the captain, agent, or owner of a vessel, furnishing written evidence regarding receipt of freight, the conditions on which transportation is made and the date to deliver goods at the prescribed port of destination to the lawful holder of the bill of lading.
Billed Weight
The weight shown on an invoice, waybill and/or freight bill upon which charges are assessed for pricing.
Blocking
The wood or metal supports to keep shipments in place while transporting freight. Also referred as Bracing.
Bobtail
A tractor unit operating without a trailer.
Bonded Goods
A dutiable goods upon excise duty has not been paid, i.e., good in transit or warehouse pending usage. The bond is the agreement entered into by the owner of the dutiable goods with Customs and the excise authority that the owner agrees to pay the duty when goods are released for final distribution or usage.
Bonded Warehouse
Warehouse approved by the U.S. Treasury Department for storage of goods until Custom duties are paid or goods are the goods have been released.
Bracing
The wood or metal supports to keep shipments in place while in a vehicle. Also referred as Blocking.
A flat metal wall on the front of a flatbed, used as a safety block between cargo and truck cab in case of a very sudden stop. Not required if the truck has a headache rack.
A type of shipment that requires the customer paying the final charges at the time of delivery. Payment must be in the form of cash, traveler's checks, a bank cashier's check or a credit card. Also referred as Collect on Delivery.Carnet
Known as a "Merchandise Passport", this Customs document permits the holder to carry or send special categories of goods temporarily into certain foreign countries without paying duties or posting bonds.
Entity that is a motor carrier, water carrier or freight forwarder engaged in the business of transporting goods or people who, through a contract of carriage, procure the performance of carriage by rail, road, sea, air, inland waterway, or by a combination of modes.
Carrier Certificate and Release Order
Used to advise Customs of the shipment's detailed information. Having this document, the carrier certifies that the firm or individual named in the certificate is the owner or consignee of the cargo.
Carrier Liability
A carrier is liable for all shipment loss, damage, and delay with exception's of acts of God, act of a public enemy, act of a public authority, act of the shipper, and the goods' inherent nature. Carriers may limit their liability based on the commodity code of the item.
Certificate of Insurance
Insurance statement evidencing that a policy has been written and stating the coverage's in general terms.
Certificate of Origin
A document containing an affidavit to prove the origin of imported goods. It is often required by the custom as part of the entry process. Certificates of origin are commonly certified by an official organization in the country of origin such as a consular office or a chamber of commerce.
Chargeable Weight
The weight or volume of a shipment used in determining charges. The chargeable weight could be the dimensional weight or on container shipments, the gross weight of the shipment minus the containers tare weight.
Chassis
A single-purpose semi trailer designed with a special undercarriage to transport a shipping container.
Claims
Shipper's statement of shipment loss or damage and a demand for compensation.
Numeral assigned by the American Trucking Associations to an item or group of items to determine the applicable rate. All the items in the group make up a class. The freight rates that apply to all items in the class are known as "class rates."
A systematic categorization of cargo for the purpose of applying class rates, combined with governing rules and regulations for transportation. In Customs, the classification determines the duty status of imported merchandise within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HSUS). The classification is the responsibility of an importer Customs broker or designated individual preparing the entry papers.
The completion of Customs entry requirements resulting in the release of goods from Customs authority to the importer.
Collect on Delivery (COD)
A shipment where the customer pays charges at the time of delivery. Payment must be in the form of cash, traveler's checks, a bank cashier's check or a credit card.
A required document identifying the transaction between a seller and buyer. The form should have the invoice number, date, shipping date, the mode of transport, delivery and payment terms, description of goods and the quantity.
Custom's requires a commercial invoice that includes the following information. (1) The port of entry. (2) Name of shipper and receiver. (3) Description of items. (4) Quantity in weight and measures. (5) Country of origin. The invoice and any attachments must be in the English language.
Any article of goods shipped.
Commodity Code
A code describing a commodity or a group of commodities pertaining to the goods classification.
Commodity Rate
A rate that will be used for a specific commodity and its origin-destination locations.
Common Carrier
Motor carrier engaged in the business of transporting people or property for compensation, and serving all customers impartially.
Concealed Damage
Damage to the contents of a package that is in good condition externally.
The person or company named on the freight contract to whom goods have been consigned or turned over.
Person normally shown on shipping documents as authorized at origin to release goods to a transportation company.
The packaging type including a carton, case, box, that an item is packed and transported in.
An agreement between two or more persons or companies to perform or not to perform specific acts or services or to deliver product.
Company that transports freight under contract with one or a limited number of shippers.
A handling device that lifts heavy items, usually serviced by a third party company.
Credit Level
The amount of purchasing credit an account has available. It is defined by the internal credit department and can be reduced by any existing unpaid bills or open orders.
Credit Terms
An agreement between two or more enterprises concerning the amount and timing of payment for goods or services.
A distribution system in which product received at the warehouse or distribution center (dc) is not put away, but instead is readied for another transportation mode or delivery.
The unit of volume measurement that is equaled to 1,728 cubic inches.
The designated government authority that regulates the flow of goods to/from a country and collects duties levied by a country on imports and exports.
Customs Bounded Warehouse
A federal warehouse where goods remain until duty has been collected from the importer. Goods that are held under bond are also kept here.
A firm that represents importers/exporters in dealings with Customs. They are responsible for obtaining and submitting all documents for clearing items through Customs, arranging inland transport, and paying all charges related to these functions.
Customs Clearance
The procedures involved in getting cargo released by Customs through designated formalities such as presenting import license/permit, payment of import duties and other required documentations by the nature of the cargo such as FCC or FDA approval.
Customs Declaration
An oral or written statement attesting to the accuracy of description, quantity, value, etc. of merchandise offered for importation into the United States.
A tax levied and government collection by custom officials of duties that is imposed by law on imports.
Customs House Broker
A business firm that oversees the progress of international shipments through Customs, and ensures that the documentation accompanying a shipment is complete and accurate.
Customs Invoice
A document that contains a statement by the seller, the shipper, or the agent as to the value of the shipment.
Customs Value
The assessed value of the imported goods on which duties will apply.
A pricing unit used in transportation (equal to 100 pounds). Also referred as hundredweight.
Operating equipment without cargo or freight that does not generate any revenue. Typically occurs when driving empty miles for a load.Declared Value
Tariff provisions providing for the assumed value of a shipment (unless the shipper declares a higher value). An additional fee will apply if declared at a higher value.
Delivery Appointment
The time agreed upon by two companies for goods or merchandise to arrive at a predetermined location.
Delivery Date Spread
Range of agreed-upon delivery dates. Shipment can arrive on any of these dates and meet the contractual agreement between a shipper and a carrier.
Delivery Instructions
A document provided to a carrier to pick up goods at a location and deliver them to another location. Specific instructions are included indicating exactly where the goods are to be delivered, the deadline, and the name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact if delivery problems are encountered.
Deregulation
The revisions or complete elimination of economic regulations controlling the various transportation services. The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and the Staggers Act of 1980 revised the economic controls over motor carriers and railroads, and the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 eliminated economic controls over air carriers.
Detention
Act or fact of holding a container or trailer beyond an allowable free loading or unloading time.
A calculated weight based on a minimum density requirement. Length x width x height divided by 194 for domestic shipment, or divided by 166 for international shipments.
Dispatching
The scheduling of a driver's pickup and delivery information, which can occur by phone, pager, radio, satellite communication, and cellular phone.
The process ass ociated with the movement of material, usually finished goods or service parts, from the manufacturer to the customer. This process includes the functions of transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, order administration, site and location analysis, industrial packaging, data processing, and the communications network needed for effective management. It includes all activities related to the physical distribution, as well as the return of goods to the manufacturer.
Diversion
Authorized change in the route or destination of a shipment in transit.
Dock
The loading or unloading platform at an industrial location or carrier terminal.
Dock Receipt
Receipt given for a shipment received or delivered at a dock. Provides verification of receipt and the delivering carrier with proof of delivery.
Dolly
A piece of equipment with two or four wheels that can be used to move heavy containers, pallets or freight.
A combination of two trailers (normally 28 footers) pulled by a single power unit.
Double Drop
A flatbed trailer whose deck drops at the rear, to the front of the tires as well as at the trailer. This allows the deck to be closer to the ground than a single drop as the deck drops below the top of the tires. Also referred as Stepdeck.
Driver
The individual(s) responsible for the operation of a tractor and for the loading, transportation and unloading of shipments. Also referred to as a van operator.
Drayage
The service offered by a motor carrier for loading and delivery of ocean containers or rail containers. Drayage providers usually handle full-load containers for ocean and rail carriers.
Driving Time Regulations
The maximum time a driver may drive in interstate commerce; the rules concerns both daily and weekly maximums as is governed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Flatbed units with dropped decks are lower in the middle so that they can accommodate large items with additional height.
An enclosed empty container that does not have a refrigeration unit.
Dunnage
Materials used to protect or support freight in or on rail cars and vessels.
Duty
A tax levied by a government on merchandise imported, exported from another country. Duties are based on the value of goods, while other factors include weight on quantity or combination of value and other factors (compound duties.)
Duty Free Zone (DFZ)
Areas where goods or cargo can be stored without have to pay import customs duties while awaiting manufacturing or future transport.
Electronic Data Interchange. A generic term for the transmission of transactions between computer systems and customer/provider. EDI is typically via a batched transmission, usually conforming to consistent standards.En-route
Shipment in a carrier's possession and being transported.
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
The expected date, including time of arrival of a shipment, passenger or vessel at a port, airport or terminal.
Exception
Notations made when the cargo is received at the carrier's terminal or loaded aboard a vessel. Irregularities in packaging or actual or suspected damage to the cargo are notated on the bill of lading.
Exclusive Use
Service ordered by the shipper, whereby the shipper obtains exclusive use of a vehicle and agrees to the terms for this service.
Expediting
Moving shipments through service providers at an accelerated rate.
Export
To send goods to a foreign country.
Export Broker
A firm that brings together buyer and seller for a fee, then eventually withdraws from the transaction.
Export Compliance
In compliance with rules for exporting products, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
A document required by the U.S. Treasury department and completed by the exporter to illustrate the value, weight, consignee, destination, etc., pertinent to the export shipment. The document is used to gather trade statistics and to provide a control document if the goods require a valid export license.
Export License
A certificate secured from a government granting permission to an exporter to export a specific quantity of a controlled commodity to a certain country. An export license is often required if a government has placed embargoes or other restrictions upon exports.
Exporter Identification Number (EIN)
A number required for the exporter on the Shipper's Export Declaration. A corporation may use their Federal Employer Identification Number as provided by the IRS; individuals can use their Social Security Numbers.
A flatbed trailer used for oversized loads. The length may be readily increased or decreased within prescribed limits and variations in load carrying potential.
The round flat disc on a tractor behind the power unit onto which a trailer is hooked.Fixed Tandem
The assembly of two axles and suspension attaching to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved before and after.
Open truck or trailer without sides or top that generally used for steel products, machinery and building materials; and can be loaded from the sides, the back or even with an overhead crane. Securing the load can include strapping and applying tarp to the product.
FOB Destination
A title passes at destination, and seller has total responsibility until shipment is delivered. Also referred as Free on Board (FOB.)
FOB Origin
A title passes at origin, and buyer has total responsibility over the goods while in shipment. Also referred as Free on Board (FOB.)
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
Special restricted-access commercial and industrial areas in or near ports of entry that are designated by the government for duty-free entry of any non-prohibited goods. Foreign and domestic merchandise, including raw materials, components, and finished goods may be stored, displayed, and used for manufacturing within the zone and re-exported without duties being paid. Duties are imposed only when the original goods or items manufactured from those goods pass from the zone into an area of the country subject to Customs authority.
A machine device used to raise and lower freight and to move freight to different warehouse locations.
Free on Board (FOB)
A title passes at origin, and buyer has total responsibility over the goods while in shipment. Also referred to as Free on Board (FOB).
The amount of time that goods will be held before storage charges are applied.
Freight-All-Kinds (FAK)
Consolidated cargo that is shipped at one rate. FAK cargo is usually shipped in a container filled with a variety of merchandise or commodities.
Document for a shipment noting description of the freight, its weight, and amount of carrier's invoice for payment of transport services rendered.
Freight Broker
A transportation broker refers to a non-asset based company, which sells & manages freight transportation services on behalf of their clients. Their service includes finding a qualified carrier (with the proper insurance and operating authorities) who can move the freight in a timely manner, negotiating a good rate and then managing the entire process from pickup through to delivery. Also referred to as a transportation broker.
Freight Carriers
Companies that transport freight by trucking, railroads, airlines, and sea borne shipping.
Freight Collect
The freight and charges to be paid by the consignee of the order.
A company who offers services to the general public (other than as a pipeline, rail, motor or water carrier) to provide transportation of goods for compensation. The company provides service for: (a) assembly and consolidation of shipments and provides for break-bulk and distribution operations with regard to shipments; (b) assumes responsibility for transportation from the place of receipt to destination.
Freight Management
A transportation broker refers to a non-asset based company, which sells & manages freight transportation services on behalf of their clients. Their service includes finding a qualified carrier (with the proper insurance and operating authorities) who can move the freight in a timely manner, negotiating a good rate and then managing the entire process from pickup through to delivery. Also referred to as a transportation broker or freight broker.
An adjustment based on a rounded average of the national U.S. Department of Energy on-highway average prices for a gallon of diesel fuel.
A shipment of cargo that fills a given tractor-trailer either by bulk or maximum weight.
General Freight Carrier
A carrier that handles a wide variety of commodities in standard trailers providing truckload or less-than-truckload service.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A system that uses satellites equipment to precisely locate over-the-road equipment.
Gooseneck
The portion of a drop frame trailer which extends upward and forward from the front of the loading deck to, and including, the upper coupler and front cross member.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
The maximum total weight of a truck measured at the tire-ground interfaces and its payload.
Weight of a shipment together with the weight of a tractor-trailer and any other shipments on board.
A material that the Department of Transportation has determined to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety, and property when stored or transported in commerce.A flat, metal panel on the rear of truck. Most often used by flatbed trailer haulers. Used as a safety block between cargo and truck cab in case of a very sudden stop. Not required if the trailer has a bulkhead rack.
Hundredweight (CWT)
A pricing unit used in transportation (equal to 100 pounds). Also known as CWT.
In Bond
A Customs program for inland ports that provides for cargo arriving at a seaport to be shipped under a Customs bond to a more conveniently located inland port where the entry documents have been filed. Customs clears the shipment there and the cargo is trucked to its destination, which normally is close to the inland port.
Insurance Certificate
A document provided to the consignee to certify that insurance is provided to cover loss of or damage to the cargo while in transit.
Intermodal Transportation
Transporting freight by using two or more transportation modes, such as by truck and rail or truck and ocean vessel.
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
An independent regulatory agency who is responsible for implementing federal economic regulations controlling railroads, motor carriers, pipelines, domestic water carriers, domestic surface freight forwarders, and brokers.
A detailed list of your goods, describing each item and its condition at loading. The inventory is prepared for you as your goods are professionally packed, and is used as a Customs document for clearance of your shipment. Upon delivery, you also can use the inventory to check for any possible loss or damage.
A detailed report showing goods sold or shipped and amounts for each item. The invoice is prepared by the seller and acts as the document that the buyer will use to process payment.
Irregular Route Carrier
(1) A carrier that does not have fixed lanes, patterns or routes. (2) Motor carriers that may provide service utilizing any route.
An inventory control system that controls material flow into assembly and manufacturing plants by coordinating supply and demand to the position where desired materials arrive just in time for use.
An anchor pin located at the center of a trailers upper coupler that is locked by the tractors fifth wheel to attach the tractor to the trailer.
The total time elapsed between an order's placement, including order transmittal, order processing, transit time and the final delivery.Freight from several shippers loaded onto an individual trailer. The shipment is based upon a separate rate than truckload rate. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) is in contrast to Truckload (TL), which is only one shipment from one shipper that is loaded on a tractor-trailer.
Maximum amount for which a carrier is normally responsible in connection with loss or damage of cargo while in transit or storage.
Lift Van
A wooden or plywood container used mainly on overseas removals. Built specifically to transport household goods.
Line-Haul (L/H)
Basic transportation charges for moving freight. Excludes any accessorial pickup and delivery charges.
Load Binder
A mechanical device used to tighten a cargo securing system.
Load Date Spread
Agreed-upon period within which pickup of a shipment is to take place.
Load Straps
The long canvas belts that go over the top of a load allowing the cargo to be secured onto a flatbed trailer deck.
Logbook
Form required by the DOT for each van operator to indicate the number of hours they are on duty, off duty, driving, not driving, etc., along with other information regarding a particular trip, such as the van operator's name, vehicle identification numbers, and the carrier's and agent's names. Log is to be completed daily and mailed to United World Headquarters weekly.
The process of planning, implementing, and controlling procedures for the efficient and effective storage of goods, services from origin to delivery for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. Logistics include the monitoring of all inbound, outbound, internal, and external movements.
Logistic Straps
Nylon straps used to tie off tiers in a trailer.
Logistic Track
Metal track inside a trailer onto which logistic straps are hooked.
Lowboy
An open flatbed trailer with a low deck height, used to haul construction equipment or bulky or heavy loads.
Statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded in cars, ships, trucks, etc.Mileage Rate
A rate based upon the number of miles the goods are shipped.
Minimum Charge
Least charge for which a shipment will be handled.
Minimum Weight
Specified minimum-weight basis on which shipment charges will be assessed (1,000 lbs.) If a shipment weighs less, it still will be charged at a 1,000-lb. rate.
Mixed Loads
The movement of both regulated and exempt commodities that is located in the same vehicle at the same time.
The total weight of a shipment less the weight of pallets, containers or straps.
Order Tracking
The order status is monitored on the progress of the order from pickup to the final delivery.
The location where a shipment begins its movement. Also referred as Point of Origin.
Outrigger
A structural load-carrying member attached to and extending outward from the main frame of a trailer.
Materials used to protect a shipment when in transit or in storage at a warehouse facility. Protective packaging is often inside a carton or individual box.Protecting individual items either by placing them in cardboard boxes or by securing them in bundles or packages with wrapping material.
Packing List
A document prepared by the shipper that lists the kinds and quantities of merchandise in a particular shipment. A copy is generally sent to the consignee to aid in checking the shipment when received.
Pallet
A portable platform for storing or transporting freight.
Per Diem
A charge, based on a fixed daily rate.
A receipt with the signature of the recipient. Also referred as POD.
Point of Origin
The location or point from where a shipment originated. Also referred as Origin.
Power Units
The control and pulling vehicle for trailers.
Prepaid
Arranged payment that is made by the shipper prior to shipment loading from origin.
Pro Number
Shipment's identification number used by motor freight carriers.
Proof of Delivery (POD)
A receipt with the signature of the recipient. Also referred as POD.
Bridge type structures that are used to load or unload low-bed or drop frame trailers.The function includes the physical receipt of material, the inspection of the shipment for conformance with the purchase order (quantity and damage), the identification and delivery to destination, and the preparation of receiving reports.
Receiving Dock
Distribution center (dc) location where the actual physical receipt of the goods from the carrier occurs.
Removable Gooseneck
A type of gooseneck that can be separated from its trailer, reconnected through the use of large hooks or removable pins.
Request for Information (RFI)
A document used to request information about vendors, products, and services prior to a formal Request for Proposal/Request for Quote (RFQ/RFP) process.
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document that provides information concerning needs and requirements for a manufacturer. This document is created in order to request proposals from potential suppliers.
Request for Quote (RFQ)
A document used to request vendor responses when a product has been selected and price quotations are needed from several vendors.
Retractable Tarp System
A weather-tight, durable tarp used to protect sensitive freight.
Return Disposal Costs
Fees that are associated with disposing or recycling products that have been returned due to customer rejects, end of life, or obsolescence.
Return Goods Handling
The process involved with returning goods from the customer to the manufacturer. Products can be returned because of performance problems or simply because the customer doesn't like the product.
Rigging
Specialized equipment, such as cranes, heavy-duty forklifts and other tools that are necessary to move heavy and complex items.
A computer term referring to the action of scanning bar codes.Seal
A device that is serially numbered used to temporarily fasten trailer and truck doors so that unauthorized entry into the unit can be detected.
Semi Trailer
A trailer with one axle that is normally equipped with legs so that it can be lowered to support when it is uncoupled.
Serial Number
A unique number assigned for identification to a single piece. Serial numbers can be applied by the manufacturer but can be applied at other points by the distributor or wholesaler. Serial numbers can be used to support tracking and tracing.
Party whose goods are being transported and/or the party paying for the transportation services.
Shipper's Load & Count (SL&C)
Shipments loaded and sealed by shippers and not checked or verified by the carriers.
The function that performs the tasks for outgoing shipments. It can include packaging, marking, weighing, and loading a shipment.
Shipping Manifest
A document that lists items, piece count, total weight and the destinations that is included in a shipment. A manifest usually covers an entire load regardless of whether the load is to be delivered to a single destination or many destinations.
Shrink Wrap
A layer of plastic film encasing a palletized load of merchandise. Also referred to as stretch wrap.
Single Drop Flatbed
Flatbed trailer that has a drop from the front deck only and can accommodates loads up to 10 feet high. Also referred as Stepdeck.
Skid
A portable platform for storing or transporting freight used to keep equipment off of the ground. Also referred as Pallet.
Sleeper
Sleeping compartment mounted behind attached to a truck cab or even designed to be an integral part of it.
Spread Tandem Axle
A two-axle assembly where the axles are separated beyond the normal spacing of a tandem assembly in order to qualify for maximum axle loads allowed by regulations. Also referred as Axle, Spread Tandem.
Stepdeck
A trailer with a main deck that is lower than the deck above the fifth wheel. The back of the deck is usually level with the top of the trailer tires. Also referred as Single Drop Flatbed.
Straight Truck
Power unit and cargo box permanently attached as a single, non-articulated unit. A vehicle with the cargo body and tractor mounted on the same chassis.
Stretch Wrap
A plastic film used by shippers to secure cartons on a pallet. Also referred as Shrink Wrap.
Storage in Transit (SIT)
The temporary warehousing of goods. Items will be inventoried at the assigned warehouse and transported upon request. Additional charges will apply.
Supplier Certification
Certification procedures verifying that a supplier operates, maintains, improves, and documents effective procedures relating to the customer's requirements. Requirements can include cost, quality, delivery, flexibility, maintenance, safety, and ISO quality and environmental standards.
Surcharge
Additional charge, such as for the added expense of fuel.
A group of two or more axles situated close together will provide a greater weight capacity than a single axle.The weight of packing and containers without the goods to be shipped.
Tarp
A water resistant fabric cover used to protect the cargo on an open trailer.
Tarpaulin
A heavy water resistant fabric cover used to protect the cargo on an open trailer.
Tariff
A general term for any listing of rates or charges for the movement of goods.
Team
A two-person driver set that alternate driving and resting from origin to destination.
Terminal
A warehouse that handles and maintains temporary storage of freight pending transfer between locations.
Terms and Conditions (T's & C's)
The provisions and agreements of a contract.
A firm that provides one or multiple logistic related services for use by customers. They can facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers, and finished products from manufacturers, and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Among the services they provide are transportation, warehousing, receiving, cross docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.
Time Definite Services
An additional service for product that requires a specific pick-up or delivery date and or time.
Motor truck for towing a trailer.
Monitoring and recording shipment movements from origin to destination, completed with advising the customer of any abnormal situation.
Container to haul commodities that is mounted on wheels and pulled by a tractor.
Time determined necessary to travel from origin to destination.
The movement of goods by method of rail, ocean, air, truck and/or pipeline.
A transportation broker refers to a non-asset based company, which sells & manages freight transportation services on behalf of their clients. Their service includes finding a qualified carrier (with the proper insurance and operating authorities) who can move the freight in a timely manner, negotiating a good rate and then managing the entire process from pickup through to delivery. Also referred to as a Freight Broker.
The method of transportation: rail, ocean, air, truck and pipeline.
Transportation Planning
The process of defining an integrated supply chain transportation plan and maintaining the information that characterize total supply chain transportation requirements, and the management of transporters.
The transporting of full truckloads (FTL) of freight directly from the point of origin to destination.
Amount of a carrier's liability expressed by a dollar value placed on a shipment by the shipper that specifies the carrier's maximum liability in the event of a covered claim for losses or damages.Valuation Charges
Charges to shippers who declare a value of goods higher than the value of the carriers' limits of liability.
The individual(s) responsible for the operation of a tractor and for the loading, transportation and unloading of shipments. Also referred as driver.
Storage location for products. Principal warehouse activities include receipt of product, storage, shipment, and order picking.
Storage of goods in an approved facility.
Weight Break
The shipment volume at which point the less-than-truckload (LTL) charges equal the Truckload (TL) charges at the minimum weight.
Weight Confirmation