Detention Time

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Table of Contents What is the Detention Time? Detention time in trucking refers to the period a driver waits at a shipper’s or receiver’s facility...

Map of US

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Table of Contents Map of US & Road Network Overview The United States has a comprehensive road system that covers more than four million miles, including...

USDOT Number

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Table of Contents What is a USDOT Number? A USDOT number is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division...

Load Bars

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Table of Contents What are Load Bars? Load bars, also known as cargo bars or load locks, are adjustable bars that can be placed inside a trailer to prevent...

Oversized Load

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Table of Contents What is Oversized Load? An oversized load, often termed as over-dimensional, is any load that exceeds the standard legal size set by federal...

Weight Ticket

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Table of Contents What is a Weight Ticket in Trucking A Weight Ticket, also known as a scale ticket or weighbridge ticket, is a document that provides an...

Department of Motor Vehicles – DMV

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Table of Contents Introduction to Department of Motor Vehicles – DMV The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a familiar agency to every driver and vehicle...

Void Check

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Table of Contents What is a Void Check? A void check is a check that has the word “VOID” written across it, preventing anyone from filling it out...

Less than Truckload LTL

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Table of Contents What is Less than Truckload LTL Freight? LTL stands for Less than Truckload, which means that the quantity of freight being shipped does not...

Factoring

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Table of Contents What is Factoring in Trucking? Factoring, also known as invoice factoring or accounts receivable factoring, is a financial transaction in...

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