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?)

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

• Equipment cargo dimensions: Van or Reefer = 48' to 53' L, 8'5" W, 8'5". Regular Flatbed = 8'6" W, 8'5" H. Step deck = 8'6" W, 10'6" H. Double drop = 8'6" W, 12' H.
• Can your transportation provider handle trans-border shipments? If importing or exporting, give the name of your customs broker and their border crossing.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Need more information? Call Toll-Free 866-SHIP-SPI (744-7774) or fax 800-946-0227, or email our Service Department