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Load

January 1, 2023• Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is a Load? Term load in trucking refers to the cargo or shipment or freight that is transported by a truck from one location to another....

Proof of Delivery (POD)

January 1, 2023• Category: Documents • Audio Articles • Basics • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is Proof of Delivery in Trucking Proof of Delivery is a document that confirms a shipment has been delivered to the recipient’s or...

MC Number

January 1, 2023• Category: Documents • Audio Articles • Basics • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is an MC Number An MC Number is a unique identifier assigned tor for-hire carriers by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

Weigh Station (Truck Scale)

January 1, 2023• Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is a Weigh Station? – Truck Scales Weigh station truck scales are large, industrial scales designed to weigh vehicles and their...

Load Board

January 1, 2023• Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch • Technology & Tools

Table of Contents What is a Load Board? A load board, also known as a freight board, is an online marketplace where shippers, carriers, and freight brokers can...

No Touch Freight & Touch Freight (The Difference)

January 1, 2023• Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is the Difference Between Touch Freight and No Touch Freight in Trucking Touch freight requires driver to physically handle or assist in...

Blind Shipment

January 1, 2023• Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch • Documents

Table of Contents What is a Blind Shipment? A blind shipment is a freight shipping arrangement where the shipper or the receiver of the goods does not have...

Accessorial Charge

January 1, 2023• Category: Documents • Audio Articles • Basics • Dispatch

Table of Contents What are Accessorial Charges (Additional Charges) Accessorial or additional charges are fees added to the base rate of freight transport....

Carrier Packet

January 1, 2023• Category: Documents • Audio Articles • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is a Carrier Packet? A Carrier Packet is a set of documents provided by a shipper or freight broker to a carrier before they book a...

Forced Dispatch – No Force Dispatch

January 1, 2023• Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch • Recruiting

Table of Contents What is Forced Dispatch and No Force Dispatch Force dispatch in trucking refers to a situation where a carrier requires a driver to accept a...

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