Full Truckload FTL

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Table of Contents What is Full Truckload Freight (FTL)? Full Truckload or FTL freight shipping, as the name suggests, refers to shipments that are large enough...

Owner-Operator

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Table of Contents Who is the Owner-Operator An owner-operator is usually a self-employed individual who owns and operates their own truck and trucking...

Load Confirmation (Rate Confirmation)

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Table of Contents Whats Is a Load Confirmation – Rate Confirmation A load confirmation, sometimes referred to as a rate confirmation, is a legal document...

Cartage

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Table of Contents What is Cartage in Trucking Cartage trucking involves the transportation of goods over short distances, typically within a local region or...

State Permits

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Table of Contents In the trucking industry, state permits are essential documents that allow truck drivers to operate their vehicles, particularly when they...

Truck Order Not Used TONU

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Table of Contents What is a Truck Order Not Used TONU? A Truck Order Not Used TONU refers to a situation where a carrier has been hired to transport a load,...

Regional Trucking

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Table of Contents What is Regional Trucking? Regional trucking involves transporting goods within a specific region of the country, such as the Northeast, the...

Clearinghouse

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Table of Contents What Is the Clearinghouse in Trucking The Clearinghouse is an electronic database established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Inspection Reports (Pre-Post Trip)

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Table of Contents What are Inspection Reports? Inspection reports, often referred to as vehicle inspection reports (VIRs) or driver vehicle inspection reports...

Truck Driver (Trucker)

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Table of Contents What is a Truck Driver? A truck driver or trucker is a professional who is licensed to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). They are...

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