The many types of freight shipping available can be confusing.

The guide for freight education...

Take your time to read the following articles. They can help you discover the right terminology to talking with freight brokers.

Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders are individuals or companies who act as agents on the behalf of shippers.

Distribution Companies
Distribution companies delivery commercial freight from a place of origin to a defined destination.

Expedited Freight
Expedited shipping companies provide quick transit times at the lowest possible rates.

Pick-up and Deliver Packed General Cargo
For commercial freight, freight-shipping companies offer pick-up and delivery services.

Inter-modal Transportation
Inter-modal transportation generally involves more than one mode of transportation.

LTL Carriers
LTL or Less Than Load is when the shipment is not large enough to fill a standard-sized trailer.

Airfreight Companies
Many of the major airfreight companies are members of International Air Transport Association, (IATA).

Rail Freight
Rail freight is the transportation of cargo by train.

Refrigerated Trucks, AKA Reefers
Refrigerated trucks keep the products they are transporting at their required temperature.

Tradeshow Shipping Services
Tradeshows shipping services offer their clients outstanding and professional customer service.

Van Freight Quotes
Several small businesses may use carriers who offer dedicated lanes as well as less-than-load shipments.

Hotshot Carriers
Hotshot carriers handle documentation and a range of package sizes for commercial freight.