Freight Shipping Blog
Plain-English answers to how freight pricing actually works — and the levers you can pull to pay less. Every post links back to the calculator that does the math for you.
Shipping basics
What Is Drayage? Costs, Fees and When You Need It
The short container move from port or rail ramp — and the demurrage, detention and chassis fees that decide what it really costs.
Read moreShipping basicsWhat Is Freight Class? A Plain-English Guide
The 18 NMFC classes explained — how density and the four NMFC factors set your class, and why it drives your LTL price.
Read moreShipping basicsLTL vs FTL: Which Should You Use?
When to ship less-than-truckload vs full truckload, how each is priced, and where FTL gets cheaper.
Read morePricingDimensional Weight: Why You Get Billed for Air
What DIM weight is, how the divisor works, and why a light, bulky box can cost more than a heavy one.
Read moreCost saving8 Ways to Lower Your LTL Freight Costs
Eight practical levers — class and density, packaging, accessorials, and smarter quoting.
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