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03/19/2021

What is Freight Shipping?

Freight shipping is the practice of transporting bulk cargo by road, rail, sea, or air. “Freight” refers to the physical goods or commodities carried in bulk by trucks, trains, ships, or planes. “Shipping” is the process of transporting freight. All freight is shipped, regardless of the method. There are five main freight shipping methods: truckload, less

02/18/2021

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What is a Freight Broker Agent?

Millions of shipments cross the country every year. Most of these shipments are organized by freight brokers and freight broker agents. This overview explores the essential differences between a freight broker, a freight agent, and an independent freight agent. These three roles have a lot in common, but there are significant differences. Read on to

10/06/2020

What is a Freight Truck?

A freight truck transports things from one place to another. The truck’s body is built around a strong chassis and a powerful engine to easily carry heavier loads. Usually, they transport cargo between warehouses, factories, wholesalers, and retailers. Almost anything being transported interstate or overseas will be on a truck at some point. Freight trucks come