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Shippers
Freight Shipping Made Easy
About Freight Shipping
Freight shipping is the process of transporting cargo and goods by sea, air or land. “Freight” here refers to the goods being transported. Over the road, there are three common types of freight shipping. They are intermodal, less than truckload (LTL) and truckload.
Advantages of Freight Shipping
If you’re looking to get your goods to your desired destination as fast as possible and in an affordable manner, freight shipping is what you need. Be it by sea, land or air, freight shipping is the way to go. Some advantages include
High-quality carriers
If you are shipping important items that are fragile, expensive or are short on time, you’ll need a top-quality provider that’ll ensure that your goods arrive securely – and as fast as possible. The best online freight providers work with top-quality contract carriers to deliver the best service always.
On time delivery
Have a freight that needs to be delivered urgently? Just select from any of the express freight shipping levels available and you won’t miss your deadline.
Affordable shipping fees
A lot of businesses do not have the time to search for quality, affordable carriers. An online freight service provider like us can help you to find the best shipping rates from top contract carriers.
Freight Shipping Modes
Truckload
We provide truckload shipping services for small & big businesses, government agencies and supply chains in North America.
Truckload shipping is best used when freight shipments weigh about 5000 to 10,000 pounds. It can also be used for weather sensitive or refrigerated items. It is faster than LTL freight as there is no truck transfer needed and your shipment won’t be loaded and unloaded.
Learn More →Less Than Truckload (LTL)
Perfect for cargo that is larger than a parcel but not large enough to fill up a truck.
Less than truckload or LTL refers to shipments that are bigger than a parcel, but not big enough to require the space of a full truckload truck. These shipments are usually between 150 and 15,000 pounds.
Learn More →Expedited Freight
Get free quotes for full truck load shipping – its better, faster and perfect for large freights.
As can be gotten from the name, expedited freight shipping refers to freight with short or looming deadlines.
Learn More →Canada
Us – Canada Cross-Border Shipping
Freestyle Logistics makes freight shipping to, from or within Canada easy. We offer unrivaled cross-border freight shipping services between U.S. and Canada, and solutions for shipments within or across Canada. We have partnered with leading reliable customs brokers, border crossing trucking companies and Canada based freight carriers – this is why we can deliver discounted shipping rates and the best possible customer service.
Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
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What can be shipped by freight?
You can ship anything by freight even though carriers generally specialize in certain modes of transportation.
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What freight solution do I need?
There are many freight solutions that are available and to determine the right one for you, there are lots of factors to be considered. Our experts will help you find the right freight solution for your needs.
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What is freight classification?
This is a method used to give freight shipping carriers and customers a uniform pricing structure. The class of freight is based on value, density and weight. The classification numbers are between fifty and five hundred.
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What is the difference between freight and parcel shipping?
Parcels are small, light and typically individual shipments mostly handled by some common carriers like DHL, FEDEX etc. Parcel shipment is limited to one hundred and fifty pounds in most cases.
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Who are freight service providers?
They are companies that sell freight transportation services but don’t own any transport equipment. They help to negotiate affordable rates, find reliable carriers and oversee the whole process. If you don’t have the time to look for a good carrier, a freight service provider is your best bet.