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Freightera Employee Spotlight: Yelena Davidovic

February 15, 2022
Client Care Manager For the Ages, a Problem Solver Extraordinaire, and a Pet Owner  Today we take a short break and a step back from freight shipping to celebrate one…

Freight Shipping for Small Businesses

February 10, 2022
[Updated June 2023] Owning a small business is tough on its own. From government regulations, taxes, and even basic day-to-day struggles, there’s no end to what small business owners have…

CO2 Emissions in the Freight Industry

February 8, 2022
CO2 Emissions in the Freight Industry and Making Freight Shipping Green It’s no secret that the freight industry is one of the biggest contributors to CO2 emissions. Data shows that…

Quoting for Exactly What You Need

January 13, 2022
There are plenty of reasons to spend a bit more money on a freight shipment. The main ones would be choosing a more reliable carrier, or including a few extra…

An Easy Guide to Freight Quoting and Booking

January 12, 2022
When you’re getting into pretty much anything, there is so much information out there that it can get overwhelming quickly. The first steps are always the hardest and it’s no…

What are Overlength Shipments?

January 11, 2022
Although at Freightera we do our best to make freight shipping as easy as possible, there are still some frustrating things that can happen. We understand how stressful freight shipping…

The Types of Docks And The Best Ways to Spot Them

December 13, 2021
[Updated June 2023] If your business ships freight, you likely regularly work with businesses that have docks. That means that, in order to minimize the number of potential issues during…

How to Choose the Right LTL Carrier

December 7, 2021
There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a carrier for LTL shipping. Choosing the right carrier is not always as simple as going with the…

Build a Good Relationship with your Shipper

November 22, 2021
You get confirmation that the driver arrived at the pickup location and a few hours later you hear that the pickup was missed. You have no idea why and now…

Linear Feet, Dimensional Weight and Axle Weight

November 18, 2021
[Updated June 2023] Linear Feet, Dimensional Weight and Axle Weight: Freight Shipping Terms That Could Save You Money Linear Feet When it comes to LTL shipping, getting acquainted with linear…

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