Carrier Packet

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Logbook

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Table of Contents What is a Logbook? A logbook in the trucking industry is a record maintained by drivers to document their hours on duty, including driving...

Certificate of Insurance

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Table of Contents What is a Certificate of Insurance – COI in Trucking? A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document that provides a snapshot of a...

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,...

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...

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...

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