Heavy Equipment Transport Definitions

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ACCESSORIALS

These are overseen freights that accompany additional costs of transportation services. Accessorials include packing and unpacking, extra pickups, and long-haul fees.

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BACKHAUL TRUCKING

Backhaul in trucking is the roundtrip of a transport vehicle, transporting freight from the current location to its original departure point.

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BILL OF LADING (BOL)

A bill of lading, or BOL, is a legal document required to move freight, commonly used as a receipt to facilitate freight services.


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BILLING ADJUSTMENT

A billing adjustment is a correction done to customer billing due to various reasons. Among the common causes are customer returns and billing errors.

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BLANKET WRAPPED FREIGHT

A blanket wrap is a freight service where carriers cover items using blankets to protect them while on transit.


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BLIND SHIPMENT

This is where a consignee (shipment receiver) is unaware of the cargo's shipper or seller because the distributor is responsible for the shipment.

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BRIDGE FORMULA

The bridge formula measures the weight-to-length ratio that determines the truck's capability to cross a bridge.


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CARGO CARRIERS

These are companies that facilitate the transportation of goods from one place to another—for instance, the shipment of products from manufacturers to retailers.

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CARGO COMPANIES

These are companies that specialize in the moving or forwarding of goods, products, cargo, or freight from one area to another.


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CARGO CONTAINERS

These are containers capable of withstanding shipment, storage, and handling strength.

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CARRIER LANES

Carrier lanes refer to specific routes commonly used by carriers to transport cargo.

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CARTAGE SERVICES

Cartage is the transportation of goods over a shorter distance, for example, within a given commercial area or town.

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CDL

A commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a commercial license required for those operating heavy, large, and placarded perilous substance vehicles.

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COMMON CARRIERS

Common carriers are private or public entities that move goods between different places at a fee.


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CONESTOGA TRAILER

It is a transportation trailer that is more versatile and huger than containers.



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CONSIGNOR & CONSIGNEE

The consignor is the party that sends goods, while the consignee is the receiver.


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CONSOLIDATED FREIGHT

Consolidated shipping is a shipping method that combines several less than truckload (LTL) shipments from different cargo carriers.

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CONTAINER FREIGHT

These are goods or products that are easy to ship through a container.


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CRATING SERVICES

Crating services involve the packaging of goods and products to ensure protection during transit.


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CROSS DOCKING CONTAINER SHIPPING

Cross-docking container shipping is the process that involves unloading and loading freight from one truck to another.

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CURBSIDE PICKUP

Curbside pickup is a carrier service where cargo receivers collect their items, goods, or products from a convenient location.


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EBAY FREIGHT SHIPPING

These are shipping services for eBay sellers where products, ensuring buyers receive bought products on time.

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DEADHEAD TRUCKING

Deadhead trucking is the process where a semi-truck pulls an empty trailer for several miles.

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DENSITY CALCULATOR

A density calculator is a form of a freight class calculator that enables carriers to learn freight classifications.

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DISCOUNT FREIGHT

This is when the transportation company charges a lesser amount than the actual cost of shipping the load.


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DRAYAGE

Drayage is a logistics service that involves shipping products over a short distance through ground freight.


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DRIVER SAFETY TRUCKING REGULATIONS

These are rules and regulations that monitor truck drivers, vehicles, and the carrier in general.

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DROP DECK TRAILER

A drop deck trailer is a semi-trailer platform with no sides, no doors, and no roof. It has two deck levels; the upper deck and the lower deck.

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DROP-SHIPPING

It is a supply chain process where a consignor sends a retailer's products or goods directly to its warehouse.


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DRY VAN TRAILER

A dry van trailer is a closed container used to transport non-perishable goods.



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ESTATE SHIPPING

This is the shipping of shipments to and from estate due to sales and auctions. Estate shipping includes both residential and commercial consignments.

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FINAL MILE

Also referred to as the last mile, the final mile is a synonymous term that describes the last part of the delivery process.


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FIRST MILE

This is the first stage of transportation on the logistics supply chain.In the first mile, products leave the seller or retailer and are handed to the shipper or a cargo carrier.

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FREEZE PROTECTION SERVICES

Freeze protection refers to the services offered by a logistics company during winter.


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FREIGHT

These are goods, cargo, or lading that are being transported.


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FREIGHT AGENCY

Also referred to as brokerage, a freight agency is a party that acts as a liaison between the shipper, the cargo company, and forwarders.

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