Different Ways to Ship Freight

LTLtemperature, such as meats and beer.
"LTL" stands for Less Than a Truckload, and is forRemovable Goose Neck
freight that weighs less than 8,000 lbs and is notRemovable Goose Neck trailers, also known as
oversized. It is the least expensive and mostRGN's, are used to ship very large machinery such as
common way to ship freight across the country.tanks and drill rigs. They have almost no weight
Blanket Wraprestrictions.
Blanket wrap services, also known as Van Move, isDrop or Step Deck
for the transportation of items that are packed withThese trailers are used to carry freight that needs
boxes or crates. Common for the transportation ofmore height, such as backhoes and bobcats. They
furniture, these truck-drivers have to be extraare up to 10 and 1/2 feet, and can hold up to 48,000
careful with their loads.lbs.
Cargo BoatMulti-Temperature
The good thing about having to ship internationally isThis type of freight shipment is really useful for
that almost everything can be shipped on a cargocompanies shipping a combination of cold, dry, and
boat. So if you live by an ocean, this is a particularlyfrozen items. These trailers have removable walls
useful way to ship freight internationally!inside them so that each individual compartment can
Flatbedhave its own controlled temperature.
A flatbed truck is often seen on today's highways,No matter what your shipping needs are, there are
and is used for carrying items such as machine partshauling companies who want your business and will
or building materials.offer you competitive rates. Now that you know
Reeferhow many different types of freight shipping there
These refrigerated vans are used to transport freightare, it's time to consult the experts about your
that needs to be kept at a constant coolshipping needs!