Less than Truckload
How the network works, what carriers will and won't do, where the costs come from, and how to set expectations with the people you ship to.
Pass the knowledge check. Cut re-bills.
Master LTL Shipping
A step-by-step look at how freight moves through the LTL network, when LTL is the right fit, and how to choose between direct and interline carriers.
How weight, dimensions, and NMFC codes determine your freight class and rate, plus the cost triggers that drive up pricing and how to dispute a rebill.
Liftgate, residential, limited access, and inside delivery: what each accessorial covers, when you actually need it, and how to add it at booking.
Why LTL transit times are estimates, not guarantees, plus how pickup and delivery windows work and when guaranteed service is worth paying for.
How LTL tracking actually works, why you can’t call the driver directly, and how reconsignments work if your shipment needs to be rerouted.
What’s covered under carrier liability, how FreightProtect closes the gap, and the basics of shipping hazmat and trade show freight.
Real Impact on Your Bottom Line
Mothership shippers who complete this guide and get certified see fewer rebills and more on-time deliveries. Read the guide and take a short quiz to get certified.
View the LTL-Guide for FreeBy declaring accessorials and getting weight, dimensions, and freight class right before pickup, and passing our knowledge check, shipping managers dramatically cut the rebills that hit after the fact.
Declaring the right accessorials, confirming the delivery address before booking, and giving accurate receiver contact information reduces failed deliveries and storage fees across every LTL shipment.