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Demystifying Deficit Weight & Bumping
Understanding the interstate rating system published by National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is necessary for anyone who is moving freight with LTL carriers across North America. This is easier said than done, but those that are able to master it, and understand concepts like deficit weight and bumping, can turn these little-known shipping secrets into substantial cost savings.
LTL Released Values: Make Sure You Know the Rules
Many shippers believe that LTL carriers will provide full coverage for lost and/or damaged shipments. Sorry to burst your bubble. That’s simply not true. This paper will reveal various liability limitations and exceptions that carriers use, as well as make recommendations relative to how shippers and third parties can minimize the potential unpleasant surprises if a freight claim is filed.
2010 : LTL Base Rate Analysis
For many shippers, there is a perception that base rates between carriers are all about the same, so all a shipper has to do is understand that an 80% discount is better than a 78% discount. Nothing could be further from the truth. In 2010, SmartFreightWare researched the base rates of 9 national carriers to determine if and how significant the difference in base rates are and if shippers can make good routing decisions based on discount percentages provided.
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2010: LTL Carrier Accessorial and Special Service Charges
While base rates represent the largest portion of shipping cost, accessorial and special service charges can be a good chunk of total costs. And much like base rates, many shippers think that accessorials and special service charges are relatively the same across carriers. In this 2010 study, we find that not only are these charges not universal, but carriers hide these rules tariffs, change them all the time and aren’t required to notify customers about cost increases.