General Information:
Your transportation provider should get the following info when moving a regular Less than Truck (LTL) or Full Truck Load shipment:
1. Commodity (what are you shipping)
2. Quantity
3. Correct weight and dimensions of your shipment
4. Palletized or not
5. Hazardous materials or not
6. Say when shipment is available for pickup
7. Shipper's address, contact and telephone number
8. Consignee's address, contact and telephone number
9. Reference numbers as required. (Example: pickup, B/L, PO, receiver's #'s)
10. Transportation charges are prepaid, collect, or a third party. (Who pays the bill?)
Over-dimensional shipments are so when the overall dimensions of trailer and cargo are over the legal dimensions of 48' to 53' long, 8'6" wide and 13'6" high in most areas. Over-dimensional shipments may also involve the following:
1. Specialized equipment positioning
2. Overnight charges
3. Detention of equipment charges
4. Escort charges
5. Permit charges
6. Extra cribbing charges
7. Wire and flag persons
8. Supervision
9. Excess insurance
10. Line haul charges
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Equipment cargo dimensions: Van/Reefer = 48' to 53' L, 8'5" W, 8'5". Flatbed = 8'6" W, 8'5" H. Step deck = 8'6" W, 10'6" H. Double drop = 8'6" W, 12' H. |
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Can your provider handle trans-border shipments? If importing or exporting, give the name of your customs broker and their border crossing. |
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If your shipment is being trans-shipped to/from an ocean carrier, make sure you have vessel departure/arrival date and the lading/pickup date. Ensure that you have all Bill of Lading numbers and container numbers as required. |
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Make sure your transportation provider has an appropriate amount of cargo liability insurance to ensure they can handle any law suits resulting from cargo damage or loss. |
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Ask if your transportation provider has "physical damage" cargo insurance that protects you as the cargo owner. Make sure that the insurance coverage will cover the value of your goods. If they do not, you may have to sue them in a court of law in their area to collect on any cargo damage or loss claim. |
