How to Ship Less Than Truckload (LTL) Freight

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine how much your freight weighs and record its size and dimensions.

   Typing in "LTL freight" or "freight broker" into Google will yield many choices. , Most LTL carriers will have a freight rate quote application, where you can enter in information about your freight in order to get an approximate price.
   
   Fill out this information and compare rates among several carriers ., If you don't want to sign up for an account, you can also contact a sales representative by phone. , Your rep. will take down your information and confirm the price to ship your freight.
   
   If you have special needs such as a forklift for your freight, let your rep. know this in advance. ,, Some carriers will require you to secure your freight on a pallet in advance. ,,
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   Step 2: Find an LTL freight carrier or broker in your area.

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   Step 3: Get a rate.

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   Step 4: Talk to the sales rep. Once you've received a rate

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   Step 5: most LTL carriers will ask that you sign up for an account and a sales representative will contact you.

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   Step 6: Give this sales representative the information about your freight and the amount you were quoted on the rate quote application.

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   Step 7: Once confirmed

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   Step 8: you can book a date to ship your freight.

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   Step 9: Prepare your freight according to your carriers' guidelines.

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    Step 10: Once prepared

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    Step 11: your carrier will come to your location and pick up your freight for delivery.

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    Step 12: While in transit

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    Step 13: track your freight as it moves to its destination.

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