Freight Resources

Detention Prevention: A Shipper Playbook to Reduce Charges

Detention charges are additional accessorial fees that inflate your freight bill. Learn how to manage your container logistics strategy and prevent shipping line detention in our guide below.

Transportation Management System (TMS): EDI vs APIs for Shippers

Electronic data interchange (EDI) and application programming interface (API) are digital platforms to optimize logistics networks. Learn how to build a TMS with EDI and API strategies in our guide.

When to Use Trucking Team Drivers (& When You Don’t Need Them)

Team driving is a logistics strategy to expedite freight with two licensed drivers operating a truck vs one. This guide helps shippers decide if team drivers are best to ship urgent freight.

Carrier Onboarding: Process, SOP, & Scorecard Template

Shippers should vet and train carriers on their role in the shipper’s supply chain. Our guide shows you how to create a carrier onboarding process for carrier compliance and logistics success.

Broker vs 3PL vs Carrier: Who to Use When

Broker vs 3Pl vs Carrier: we show you how to choose the best type of logistics service provider based on your freight shipping requirements and other logistics services you may need.

Cargo Insurance Explained: Liability vs Cargo Policy

Discover how cargo insurance contrats with carrier liability, and the ways insurance can protect you from monetary losses due to lost or damaged cargo.

Carrier Vetting Process: FMCSA, Insurance, and Safety Checks

Use this carrier vetting checklist to evaluate a carrier’s safety record, vehicle inspection history, and compliance with regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Tender Acceptance Rate: What It Means and How to Improve It

Shippers with a low tender acceptance rate find it difficult to ship their goods, which has predictably negative impacts on business. This article shows you how to increase tender acceptance.

Freight Claims & OS&D: Process, Timeline, & Documentation

Shippers file freight claims for carriers to compensate for financial loss from shipping errors, such as damaged or missing freight. Learn about freight claims, like OS&D, in our guide below.

A Guide to Strategic Carrier Selection

Strategic carrier selection involves vetting a carrier for FMCSA compliance, safety, and more to fit your shipping needs. We’ll break down how to choose the right carrier for your business.

How to Partner With a Hazmat Shipping Broker

Need a hazmat shipping broker to make hazmat freight transportation easier? Read our article to learn how to partner with a broker vs a carrier. USA Truckload is your source for all things freight.

Expedited Freight: Pricing, Team Drivers, and When It’s Worth It

Need your products shipped fast? Expedited services may be for you. Learn when to use expedited freight to shorten delivery windows, manage shipping costs, and improve customer service in our guide.

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