About Freight Shipping

What Are the Differences between Pallet, Skid, and Crate? [Updated June 2023] Not sure if you need a pallet, skid, or crate? It’s easy to get confused because people often…

[Updated April 2022] See our newest infographic answering this question. Everyone who works with shipping containers uses the container markings. All markings have meaning and understanding it is critical for…

How to Avoid Freight Damage and How to Deal with Damage (If It Happens) [Updated April 2022] The uncomfortable truth is that shipments do get damaged. It happens rarely in…

Heavy Haul, Oversize Freight Transportation - Case Studies Here are 2 interesting projects we worked on recently, with photos of the heavy, large, and oversized loads. Project 1 – Heavy…

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Compare freight rates from hundreds of reliable carriers and save 50-85% every time you ship. Take a couple of minutes to watch this Freightera video: shipping full truckload (FTL) and…

For small and medium-sized businesses, warehouses, manufacturers, distributors, and importers, controlling freight shipping costs can be essential to maintaining the profitability of product lines, or even the success of the…

New to Freightera? Please read these best freight shipping practices Rest easy, we will do everything in our power to ensure your shipment travels safely and in a timely manner.…

1. More freight will move by rail Long-haul rail rates for freight (less than and full truckload) offer cost savings of up to 60% and reduce CO2 emissions by up…

The days of calling up brokers or several freight carriers for quotes and waiting for them to get back to you are over. Freightera lets you compare freight rates from…