| If you regularly send LTL (Less Than Truckload) | | | | shipping broker will always offer the lowest possible |
| shipments either cross country or across town, no | | | | price while never sacrificing the excellent service you |
| doubt you are always looking for the best deals. In | | | | expect. |
| today's tough economic times, every business needs | | | | --Be detailed |
| to cut expenses whenever possible, and if shipping | | | | Your quote will be more accurate (and perhaps |
| costs can be part of a reduction plan, so much the | | | | lower) if you are able to supply the broker with |
| better. Here are some money-saving tips for shipping | | | | exact details and descriptions of your particular load. |
| your LTL loads. | | | | Make sure you can give the broker specifics about |
| --Go with a broker | | | | pallet number, weight, dimensions, and description of |
| Generally speaking, freight brokers who work with a | | | | merchandise. |
| variety of different trucking companies will be able to | | | | --Look for free LTL shipping quotes |
| arrange for the lowest prices and the best service. | | | | The best online brokers will be willing to give free |
| Use a broker that is willing to offer tailor-made | | | | LTL shipping quotes to anyone who is willing to fill out |
| customized quotes for each specific job. After all, | | | | information online or contact a representative of the |
| why pay full load prices when you are shipping LTL? | | | | brokerage by phone. You should never have to pay |
| --Go with quality | | | | for a quote: this will translate into significant money |
| Although a ridiculously low quote may seem tempting, | | | | savings. |
| you will not save money in the long run if your load is | | | | Choosing the right way to ship your LTL merchandise |
| derailed en route or if it does not make it to its | | | | makes good fiscal sense: it is worth the effort of |
| destination within an appropriate time frame. A quality | | | | doing a little research. |