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| Partial LTL Shipments |
Individual
and small to medium sized companies face the predicament of having
to arrange shipments that will allow them to be profitable and
still get their freight delivered in a timely manner. To do so,
shippers typically spend hours, if not days searching for carriers
that will best suit there needs, as well as their budgets.
US
Freight logistics, through its large network of LTL Freight
carriers is able to utilize our deeply discounted rates to pick
up freight from multiple customers via numerous carriers. Our freight carriers
then transport these items to their local terminals, and consolidate
freight that is traveling in the same general direction.
These
smaller LTL shipments
are then loaded onto trucks that will deliver to their destination
terminals. They are then dispatched for delivery to their individual
shipment destinations. US Freight Logistics has a large database
with access to over 65 different quality freight companies and
always places you with the safest most cost effective and time
sensitive way to handle your freight.
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Less-Than-Truckload
or LTL
(LTL) shipping is the transportation of relatively small freight
or individual freight items less than 350 square feet of trailer space combined. |
- All items must be in Boxes or Crates in order for the Freight to be Accepted by the Carrier.
- Your Freight must be Packaged Appropriately and Dockside or and easily Accessible Loading Area at the time of pickup.
- In most cases you will be Required to Load and Unload your Freight. The Driver may Assist in Loading/Unloading, but it is NOT REQUIRED to do so, also you may Incur ADDITIONAL Charges for suck help if used.
- Heavy items my REQUIRE Lift Gate Service if no Dock facilities are available. Lift Gates are also an additional charge.
- Pickups are done between the hours of 12PM and 5PM Weekdays, most Deliveries are usually in the AM. Dates and Times are Always ESTIMATED and are NOT GUARANTEED, so always allow for Leeway on Pickups/Deliveries.
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| Formula to acquire square
footage and pounds per cubic foot |
- To Figure out the Square Footage of your Freight, The Formula is: Length x Width x Height Divided by 1728, That will give you the Square Footing of the Item, For Multiple Items just Repeat for each additional Item, then Add the Totals and you will have the Square footing of the Items Combined.
- To Figure Pounds per Cubic Foot, Divide the Total Weight of all the Items by the Total Square Footage (As Figured Above). This will give you the Total Pounds per Cubic Foot.
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| If a Shipment is Palletized, The Dimensions and Weight and the Dimensions and Weight of the Pallet Must be Used to determine Density. For Example, A Pallet that is 6 Inches High plus a 22 Inch Carton has a Total Height of 28 Inches. The Weight must also include the Weight of the Pallet, in Order to be a Total Weight.
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With so many different LTL carriers
on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. That
is why US Freight Logistics checks weekly with all of its carriers
on industry reliability and their safety standards. Due to the amount
of freight shipping options, all online freight quotes
are given at the lowest possible freight estimates.
Be as descriptive as you can of the item or items that you are shipping;
this will help our freight agents
more accurately quote your shipment and get you the lowest freight
quote available. US freight Logistics recommends always verifying
your online freight estimate with a live agent. We look forward to
handling all of your LTL shipping
needs!
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