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5 Factors That Go Into LTL Freight Shipping Rates Shipping

5 Factors That Go Into LTL Freight Shipping Rates

Posted on Jul 20, 2016

If you’re planning an LTL shipment, you should understand how shipping rates are determined. Once you know the basis for the rates, you may be able to package your shipment in a way that reduces its shipping cost. Learn the 5 most important factors that go into LTL freight shipping rates

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What You Need To Know About LTL Refrigerated Shipments Blog

What You Need To Know About LTL Refrigerated Shipments

Posted on Jul 11, 2016

If you have to ship an item(s) requiring temperature control, you’ll need to select an LTL (less-than-truckload) freight company with refrigerated trucking capabilities. These are the important things you'll need to consider when selecting a carrier for refrigerated shipments.

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3 Mistakes to Avoid when Shipping a Xerox Machine Blog

3 Mistakes to Avoid when Shipping a Xerox Machine

Posted on Jun 24, 2016

Although large and heavy, copy machines and printers are delicate instruments that can easily be damaged if they are not properly prepared for shipment, or if the wrong type of carrier is selected.

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How To Ship An Exercise Bicycle Shipping

How To Ship An Exercise Bicycle

Posted on Jun 22, 2016

A stationary exercise bike is not the easiest item to pack up and ship. However, decades in the shipping industry have given us enough experience shipping awkward, heavy items to pass on a few tips to help you get the job done right.

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How To Ship An Office Conference Table Blog

How To Ship An Office Conference Table

Posted on Jun 15, 2016

Shipping your office conference table is not an easy task for most movers—it’s big, heavy, and often surprisingly fragile. However, if you’re relocating your office, you don’t want to leave your expensive table behind. Learn how to ship a large table while protecting your office furniture investment.

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How To Pack & Ship Camping Gear Blog

How To Pack & Ship Camping Gear

Posted on Jun 08, 2016

Camping enthusiasts love to camp away from home. When they travel long distances across the U.S. for a camping excursion, the big question is: What is the best way to get gear to the campsite?

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How to Ship an Assembled Bike: 7 Tips Shipping

How to Ship an Assembled Bike: 7 Tips

Posted on Jun 03, 2016

Bicycles can be awkward to transport. For something that is designed for movement, their shape, size and sometimes weight, can prove somewhat challenging when it comes to moving them. Thankfully, there are few ways you can simplify this process.

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The Difference Between Air Freight And Ground Freight Shipping Shipping

The Difference Between Air Freight And Ground Freight Shipping

Posted on May 27, 2016

Do you need to ship large, heavy items across the country? You might know that freight can be shipped by air or ground, but may not know how to decide which of these options is the best for you. Read on to learn all about the basics of ground and air freight shipping.

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3 Types of Items that Cannot be Shipped by Freight Blog

3 Types of Items that Cannot be Shipped by Freight

Posted on May 25, 2016

If you’re wondering, “What items can I ship by freight?” or “Why can’t I ship this item by freight?” wonder no more. Learn what items can and cannot be included in your shipment and why.

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How To Ship Appliances Shipping

How To Ship Appliances

Posted on May 18, 2016

It’s important to know how to ship appliances properly in order to make sure they reach their destination in the same condition they left. In this article, we’ll look at tip for moving appliances and focus on some of the hardest-to-handle items.

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