| There are many different ways and reasons to ship | | | | Coca-Cola from the United States into Mexico and |
| freight. Many businesses need hauling companies to | | | | Canada only requires one hauling |
| transport their products across the country, or even | | | | company—however, they need to be prepared |
| internationally. Even individuals moving from their | | | | with passports, and be familiar with the customs laws |
| homes need trucks to ship their personal belongings. | | | | of those countries. |
| The more informed you are about the shipping | | | | Different Types |
| process, the more likely it is that you make the best, | | | | There are three very common types of truckload |
| most cost-efficient choice for your shipping needs. | | | | freight. The type we are all the most familiar with is |
| International Shipping | | | | box trucks. These can hold all different types of |
| International shipping is obviously the most complex | | | | freight for companies as varying as groceries to |
| form of freight shipping, especially for heavy haul | | | | mattresses to frozen yogurt—they can be dry |
| freight that cannot be airlifted, and require a freight | | | | goods to refrigerated or frozen goods. Another |
| or cargo ship. For instance, getting cars shipped from | | | | common type of truck is the flatbed. These trucks |
| Europe to the United States first requires hauling | | | | are used for oversized items such as trees, |
| companies in Europe to get from the manufacturer | | | | architectural components, and trailer-homes. The third |
| to the port. Then an International Freight Forwarder | | | | most common type seen on the highways is the |
| is required to handle all customs paperwork, and must | | | | tanker truck. Tanker trucks carry chemicals, water |
| be informed of the countries' import and export laws. | | | | treatments, gasoline, and even milk. The one thing |
| Once the cars are hauled overseas by a cargo ship | | | | that is easier about shipping overseas is that almost |
| and dock in the States, another truckload freight | | | | everything can be shipped on a cargo boat—over |
| company must be used to transport the cars to | | | | land, you need to be a little more specific! |
| various car dealers across the US. | | | | Choosing Hauling Companies |
| Over Land Shipping | | | | Choosing hauling companies can be a hassle. When |
| Shipping items over land is quite a bit easier than | | | | looking, make sure you look for companies that meet |
| shipping items overseas, simply because there are | | | | your specific needs, and have plenty of experience |
| less people involved—and the fact that they most | | | | with the type of freight shipping you require. Also, if |
| likely will speak the same language also helps! More | | | | you look for a company that offers contracts out to |
| often than not, it will only require one shipping | | | | many different types of truck shipping companies, |
| company, which cuts down on costs and on time. | | | | you will be able to get a more competitive rate, |
| One complication you might run into is when your | | | | because they will be competing for your business. |
| freight has to cross borderlines. For instance, shipping | | | | |