Freight/Shipping Company Definition
Professional freight shipping companies are integral parts of the supply chain. In most cases, these companies link raw materials or finished products from the manufacturers to distributors and retail clients.
What Do Freight Companies Do?
Shipping is mainly carried out in five different ways- either by road, rail, ocean, air, or intermodal shipment. A professional shipping company should be experienced and knowledgeable of all these shipping methods. Today, shipping companies do more than haul cargo from one point to another. Their services are more sophisticated, providing valuable logistics solutions across the supply chains. Besides transportation, here are other functions of a shipping company:
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Freight Company
Pricing - Compare the pricing from different shipping companies and go for the one whose prices are in line with your budget. All the same, be sure not to compromise good services for low costs. For instance, Heavy Equipment Transport has been reputed for offering premium services at the most affordable prices in the industry.
Reliability and Convenience - Your business performance is dependent on the timely and safe delivery of your clients' freights to various destinations. At Heavy Equipment Transport, we have our customers' best interests at heart. As such, we go above and beyond to ensure that your cargo gets to its final destination without delay.
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Asset Vs. Non-Asset Companies - Asset-based heavy shipping companies have invested in a wide range of shipping equipment for all types of loads. Heavy Equipment Transport has a state-of-the-art fleet to meet your shipping needs. With a non-asset company, there will be more hands handling your cargo which increases the chance for errors.
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Trailer Type
Heavy Equipment Transport uses all types of trailers. We provide the best trailer trucking solutions to fit your needs. Find out more below!
RGN trailers are removable gooseneck trailers. These are a type of flat deck trailer, where the gooseneck at the front can be removed, creating a ramp. Find out more about our RGN trailer trucking solutions now!
Also known as drop decks or lowboys, step deck trailers have multiple levels. It steps down in spots, allowing freight to be lower to the ground. Find out more about our step deck trailer trucking solutions now!
Flatbed trailers are one of the most common types on the road. They work for a wide variety of heavy equipment transport. Find out how we can provide flatbed trailer trucking solutions to fit your needs!
More Definitions:
- Freight Agency
- Freight Agents
- Freight Bill Audit
- Freight Broker
- Freight Carrier
- Freight Center
- Freight Class
- Freight Companies
- Freight Consolidation
- Freight Cost
- Freight Forwarder
- Freight Forwarding
- Freight Lines
- Freightways
- Limited Access Pick-up and Delivery
- Overweight Load
- Team Driver Trucking
- Trucking Business
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