Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Cargo insurance

Whether a shipper deals directly with a carrier or use an intermediary, they typically question the amount of cargo insurance coverage the carrier will be providing on the shipment. Shippers do not assume that full-coverage insurance is provided, as it almost never is. Many carriers offer minimal cargo coverage, typically pennies per pound, and intermediaries typically just pass along the carrier’s coverage. In the event of a damage claim, shippers may find themselves without enough coverage and having to file a claim with the carrier directly without the assistance of the broker. Shippers typically ask the broker about the procedure the broker has in place regarding freight loss or damage claims. Responsible carriers and intermediaries will always have additional insurance available for purchase; and the will have fast and easy ways to manage claims.


About 10% of all freight shipments will experience some significant loss or damage. It is a common misconception that a freight rate includes full coverage insurance, when in fact a base freight rate typically includes only a bare minimum of cargo insurance. A shipper should always ask their carrier or intermediary what the insurance coverage is for every specific shipment. LTL shipments will often be insured for less than 25 cents per pound, and TL shipments will often be insured for only slightly more than LTL shipments. Most good TL carriers have maximum cargo insurance of $100,000 for the entire load; but for a 40,000 load, that’s only about $2.50 per pound.
Furthermore, cargo insurance only covers significant loss or damage to the cargo only. Carriers’ insurance does not cover “consequential” damages like lost sales or downtime on a production line. Also, carrier insurance does not cover the cost of returning damaged cargo to the shipper. Again, cargo insurance is very low and very tightly defined; so shippers must package shipments extremely well and be sure to clarify the specific insurance that will apply to each shipment.
Carriers and intermediaries do typically offer “additional insurance” though known insurance companies like Fireman’s Fund. Rates vary widely depending on the item to be covered and the amount of additional insurance that the shipper would like to purchase


Instant Rating Software Technology Carries Freight & Shipping to Industry Forefront

Recently completed software by Freight & Shipping, Inc. enables customers to submit a quote request over the Internet with no strings attached. Clients receive multiple quotes from over 60 different shipping companies.



In an industry where technology has been relatively slow to break in, Freight & Shipping Inc takes advantage of the Internet revolution. Recently completed software, a program that took a team of software developers three years to complete, enables customers to submit a quote request over the Internet with no strings attached. Instantly receive multiple quotes from over 60 different shipping companies. In today’s competitive marketplace, speed can mean all the difference.

Thanks to a simple form customers can quickly and easily submit a quote request with just the click of a mouse. According to the company’s president Eric Masters, With so many carriers out there, people could spend hours online and on the telephone searching for the best deal. Customer shipping needs are broadcast to more than 60 major freight carriers instantly. Costs for your shipment are instantly displayed online for you to view and compare. There is no fee or obligation for using this service. The customer has the right to say no to any offer.

Freight & Shipping’s software matches freight by several criteria including class, weight, and destination to find the best carrier for the client. This new technology is not all Freight & Shipping Inc has to offers its customers. Freight & Shipping Inc also acts as a monitoring service, providing up-to-date assurances to the customer that their shipments will be handled in the best and safest manner possible. According to the company president, the company calls the terminals and the carriers handling shipments to make sure it is safe, secure, and being delivered on time. The company also provides up-to-the-minute status reports so customers don’t have to waste valuable time tracking packages and shipments.

Servicing both commercial and residential shipping needs, Freight & Shipping Inc prides itself on quality customer service that goes above and beyond what even the customer expects. The marketplace is filled with companies who promise fast, friendly, and worry-free shipping services. Freight & Shipping Inc actually delivers on these promises and much more.

For more information or to see Freight & Shipping’s new Web site, visit www.FreightNshipping.Com or call toll-free (877)618-6058

Monday, June 04, 2007

Frankenstein, James Bond, The Shock Jock, Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Beast,’, and the King, have all left the building and are on the road to your house.

Question: What do Boris Karloff, Sean Connery, Rodney Dangerfield, Howard Stern, Arthur Miller, Elvis Presley, and Barry Manilow have in common?
Answer: They all drove big delivery trucks.
Walt Disney applied, but his application was denied.
The point here is that truck drivers are a varied and talented lot, and can’t be put into any one category. If your driver was sent by Freight and Shipping, Inc., however, you can be assured that your freight, whether it be a full truckload or ltl, will be treated gently, transported swiftly, and arrive at its destination on time. If your driver sings as he loads or unloads, and drives, that’s just icing on the cake.
Freight and Shipping, Inc. is the Priceline of Shipping, and, just as William Shatner might say, you give us your requirements and we will fulfill them.
Oh, by the way, Shatner once drove a truck, too.
On this first Tuesday of 2007, we here at Freight and Shipping, Inc. would like to remind you that we offer you, our customers, the best and biggest discounts of any other shipping company, often up to 60% or more.
We want to be your shipping company of choice in 2007.
Just pick up the phone and call 1-877-618-6058, or click on the “Quick Quote” button at the top of this page, and a genuine human being will help you.
We are able to offer you the best shipping deals, period. We promise.


Got A Heavy Piano To Move? No Problem. Freight and Shipping, Inc. Can Do That For You, At A Discount Shipping Rate!

Back in the olden days, piano-moving was a tremendously big deal, and an enormous undertaking. Few people had access to a truck capable of taking on anything as heavy as a piano.
Besides, the logistics of getting the thing out of one building and into another was overwhelming!
Remember how, in those old black and white movies of the thirties and forties, the piano would be wrapped tightly in rope, and either raised or lowered (depending on whether it was coming or going) from a window, hiiiiigh up in the air, to the delight of spectators all up and down the street? Often, several windows on the way up (or down) were broken by the swinging piano, and just as often, the window of the apartment where the piano lived, or was going to live, had to be removed entirely.
Piano-moving was so difficult, sometimes a tenant just gave up and moved out without the piano, leaving it to the new tenant, sometimes to their delight and sometimes, not. In the novel A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, by Betty Smith, the little girl Francie is transported to heaven and back by the fact that the previous tenant wasn’t able to take the piano with her, and Francie got to have it.
Nowadays, of course, the previous tenant would just call Freight and Shipping, Inc. and that piano would be loaded and transported with no trouble at all.
If you have something large, heavy, or oddly-shaped, no matter how fragile it might be, Freight and Shipping, Inc. will get it to its destination with little or no exertion on your part. We know how to pack and ship a piano, or an organ, or a harpsichord, or any large musical instrument you could possibly think of. We’ve done it before and we’ll do it again, for you.
Whether you have a full truckload of furniture, or just a few pieces for LTL, Freight and Shipping, Inc. will find the perfect method of transportation for you.
Just pick up the phone and dial 1-877-618-6058, or click on the “Quick Quote” button at the top of the page, and helpful human beings will assist you.
Freight and Shipping, Inc. offers you bigger and better discounts than any other shipping company. We promise.


Freight and Shipping and Priceline and The Best Rates and Methods Possible

My friend Janice is a loan officer. When a customer approaches Janice about a loan, Janice whips into action. She makes calls and does research and searches until she matches her customer with the perfect loan, a loan that is made-to-order for that individual client.

When you go to a travel agent to book a vacation, the agent whips into action. The agent makes calls and does research and searches until the customer is matched with the perfect travel plans, plans that are made-to-order for that individual customer.

Freight and Shipping, Inc., does that very same thing when it comes to finding the perfect shipping method for a customer. Freight and Shipping makes calls and does research and searches until we are able to match our customer with the perfect shipping/transport system, a system that is made-to-order for that individual customer.

Different customer needs require different types of services. Freight and Shipping, Inc., will not rest until we have found the ideal shipping solutions for each individual customer.

And what about all that paperwork that is usually involved in any kind of shipping agreement? We here at Freight and Shipping will take care of it all. All you, the customer, need to do is click on “Quick Quote” at the top of this page, and tell us exactly what your needs are. We’ll take it from there, and you may rest assured that your freight will be shipped and transported in the very best way possible.

We are like Priceline. We look at the customer’s needs and we go from there. William Shatner himself would approve of Freight and Shipping, Inc.

And remember: when you contact Freight and Shipping, Inc., you are dealing with real people. And those real people will search high and low until they find the very best shipping solution for you. We promise.


Your Freight Quote Stays Constant, Despite Rising Fuel Prices

Gas prices rose today, while I was standing in line to pay for the gas I’d just put in my car. Some shipping companies are raising their rates along with the rising gas prices. Sometimes, a customer will get a nasty surprise when the freight is delivered, because the original quote had not figured in the higher price of gasoline, and the quote changes unexpectedly.

At Freight and Shipping, Inc., you never have to worry about that. Gas prices are figured into your original quote, and that quote will not change even if the price of gas changes, midroute.

When you click on “Quick Quote” at the top of this page, and factor in all your information, we guarantee that Freight and Shipping, Inc. will give you the best quote in the market today. With Freight and Shipping, Inc. as your freight company, you can set your mind at ease, knowing that your freight is being handled by experts, people who know exactly what they’re doing because they’ve been doing it for a long time. Freight and Shipping, Inc. can offer you more discounts than any other shipping company, and our guarantees can not be equaled.

Whether you have a full truckload of freight, or have ltl to be shipped, Freight and Shipping, Inc. can fulfill all your shipping/transportation needs with just one phone call (1-877-618-6058), or just one click.

Remember, if you need to transport the contents of Grandma’s house from one side of the continent to the other, or just have those five old bicycles from Uncle Bill’s attic that need to get to Plymouth, Michigan by Thursday, Freight and Shipping, Inc. can give you the very best of all possible rates.


Freight and Shipping, Inc. Is Working Hard To Get Your Freight To You On Time

Our dispatchers have been working day and night this past week, sending your Christmas freight from one side of the continent to the other, and everywhere in between. Bad weather might slow us down a little, but ultimately, we will get your merchandise to its destination, even if you’re in snow-buried Colorado.

Our many offices, in various parts of the country, enable us to make sure your cargo is picked up quickly and shipped via the most reliable and convenient (for YOU!) methods possible. When you call 1-877-618-6058, a genuine human being will give you any information you need, and will answer any question you might have. Or, you can always click at the top of the page, fill in the information, and in a few minutes, get your quick quote via email.

Our new office in Tennessee, and our soon-to-be-opened office in Florida, will help ensure even faster and better service for you, the customer.

According to the Department of Energy, diesel fuel has fallen an average of 1.5 cents to 2.60 cents per gallon, and more in some areas, as of Monday, Dec. 18. This is good news for Freight and Shipping customers, because we not only pass along to them our many fantastic discounts (up to 60% over other freight companies!) but we also pass along this savings in gas prices. Your quote includes the price of gas, and when gas is low, your quote is lower, too.

You will not find a better deal for your freight and shipping needs, than with Freight and Shipping, Inc. Nobody else can touch our low, low prices, and our superb customer relations.

Freight and Shipping, Inc., wishes you and yours the very Merriest of Christmases. We thank you for using us as your holiday shipping company. We feel as though we’ve been a part of your Christmas, and we thank you for that, also.

We know what some of you are getting for Christmas.


Ebay Sellers “Quick Quote” On Auction Site and Get Positive Feedback

People who sell large, heavy, or odd-shaped merchandise on Ebay can offer their customers a quick and easy way to get a shipping quote: simply put the Freight and Shipping, Inc. “Quick Quote” on the auction site, and customers can find out what their shipping costs will be in just a few minutes.

On Ebay, it is often the cost of shipping that will be the deciding point for a buyer. Many Ebay sellers keep the shipping cost a secret, and give the buyer a total only after the bidding is done and the winner is notified. On a large, heavy, or odd-shaped item, that shipping cost is sometimes more than the cost of the item itself. Finding out the shipping cost AFTER winning an auction is sometimes quite a shock for the buyer, and often the customer will leave negative feedback for a seller who keeps the shipping a secret until it’s too late to back out of the auction.

Of course, Ebay sellers who offer their customers the Freight and Shipping, Inc. “Quick Quote” right there on the merchandise description, will always have satisfied customers, because, with just a simple click and a little information, the customer will know, in advance, how much the shipping will be. No secrets, with Freight and Shipping’s special and fantastic Ebay “Quick Quote.” Just a little code to put on the auction page, and customers will know that this is a seller who is honest about shipping costs. The customer will also know that the seller cares enough about the buyer to choose Freight and Shipping, Inc., because Freight and Shipping, Inc., always offers incredible discounts on shipping to all our customers. Sellers who use Freight and Shipping, Inc. are the sellers who genuinely want only the best for their customers.

Freight and Shipping, Inc. is on the road right now, all night, and all day and night tomorrow, helping Santa deliver all kinds of freight and packages for Christmas. We’ve got trucks full of Ebay winnings, complete household furnishings, and boxes of gifts, and we’re delivering all over the country.

Everyone who used Freight and Shipping, Inc, this holiday season, saved 60% or more over any other freight company’s offerings. Nobody can undersell us. We have access to so many carriers, we are able to pass along their discounts, as well as our own, to our customers. We are the Priceline of Shipping.



Shipping of Household Goods

As companies begin to do business globally, more and more employees are being asked to move to new locations all over the world. Many employees travel to and from the international locations, and many of them telecommute, but what happens when the company sends their employees to overseas locations permanently? What happens to all of their household goods? What about their vehicles, are they shipped as well as their other items?
There should be no reason why you can’t take that family heirloom rocking chair of Aunt Edith’s with you to your new home. Likewise, that classic car you have been restoring can be sent to your new home as well, and you can continue restoring efforts in its new home. All of these items can be sent via a cargo container or they may be shipped via a roll on/roll off cargo vessel. In most cases a container can be brought right to your door and the driver will wait until you have loaded and packed your cargo. Moving companies may also be used to pack up your items professionally.
We are experts at providing the logistics behind relocating all of your household items, including cars, boats, trucks, RV’s, and yes even that rocking chair. There are many rules and regulations that must be met when shipping items like these overseas. Let us help you find the best possible shipping prices that will deliver your items safely and securely to that new home abroad and let us make sure all items are shipped legally with the proper documentation. There is no reason you cannot enjoy the comforts of home anywhere in the world.

Grandma’s Furniture for Christmas? Yellow Freight will ship it there!

Grandma is moving into a smaller house, and for Christmas, she’s giving you that huge bedroom suite and that beautiful dining room table and chairs that you’ve wanted ever since you were a child? That’s fabulous! How are you going to get all those large pieces of heavy furniture from her old house in Bedford, Indiana, all the way to your place in Denver, Colorado?
Two words: YELLOW FREIGHT.
Click up there at the top of the page on “Quick Quote” and find out how inexpensive it actually is to use Yellow Freight as your freight carrier.
Don’t forget that if you click that button, we will give you 70% off the usual rate that you would get if you contacted Yellow Freight directly.
Oh, and you know how most big companies don’t seem to care about customer service, and how confusing it can be when you call for some information? You won’t find that here. If you’d rather talk to a person, just call 1-(877) 618-6058, and a real human being will help you.
If you want Grandma’s large, heavy antique furniture before Christmas, click or call us now. Santa’s sleigh’s got nothing on Yellow Freight, and Freight and Shipping can get your furniture from one place to another FAST. We don’t use reindeer, but we’re just as fast.
Freight and Shipping is honest, reliable, and efficient. Sit back and relax, while we do all the work. You’ll be sleeping in Grandma’s old bed and eating off Grandma’s antique table before you know it.
The Big Bad Wolf won’t be huffing and puffing at your door, either. Freight and Shipping will save you.
If you ask us, we’ll even include a can of furniture polish. Grandma’s furniture will travel clear across the country without a scratch, but when it gets there, you might shine it up so Grandma would be proud of you.
Put your Christmas tree there beside one of Grandma’s big chairs. There. Doesn’t that look nice? Just like Grandma’s house, when you were little.
Thank you, Yellow Freight.

Need To Ship Some Heavy Online Auction Winnings? YELLOW FREIGHT!

You say you love to bid on things via online auctions, but you’re afraid of the big things because you’re not sure about the shipping? Worry no more.
No kidding, we’ll do that for you. Go ahead and bid on that motorboat or that ’65 Mustang – they’re great deals. Then, with our special Ebay Quick Quote, you will know exactly how much it will cost to ship that fabulous collector’s car or that fisherman’s delight right to your front door.
Freight and Shipping, Inc is the perfect partner for your online auction needs.

But, but, but, the boat or the car are in Georgia, and you live in Idaho? No problem! Just tell us where your winnings are, and we’ll pack it up and ship it to you, and all you have to do then is answer the door when we ring your bell.

Large, hard-to-pack freight is one of our specialties. We’ve not been beaten yet. We can pack a classic sports car and it will arrive without a scratch.

So go ahead and surf those online auction sites. There are some fabulous things there, and you can feel free to bid to your heart’s desire, no matter how huge or oddly-shaped the object of your bidding might be, because here at Freight and Shipping, Inc., we love a challenge. Not only that, we will meet that challenge and we will give you the perfect service people have come to expect from us. We promise.

Come on, bid on it. Whatever it is, we can handle it. If you see a carousel or a 200-piece anvil collection or a lifesize limestone statue of a pouncing lion or a hutch the size of a Sherman tank on that auction site, you needn’t hesitate; we’ll deliver that lion or those anvils or that carousel or that giant piece of furniture, and we’ll do it fast. Go for it! Freight and Shipping, Inc., will give you a fair and fantastic quote, and we’ll get your winnings to you without a hitch.

By the way. . . . if that huge and heavy hutch is full of fragile dishes, we’ll pack those for you, too. And they will get to their destination in perfect condition.
If you’re an Ebay merchant, don’t forget to paste our code on your page, to give your customers easy access to our great shipping deals, and to give yourself a little discount, too. We aim to please.
Going, going. . . GONE!

Tips for Shipping Your Motorcycle

Tips for Shipping Your Motorcycle:
It’s always a good safety precaution to drain your gas tank and remove your battery. You can also opt to crate your motorcycle at this point.
Wash your motorcycle even if it will be shipping on an open trailer. You want to be able to spot any chips, dings, nicks or other anomalies before shipment.
If your motorcycle has an alarm, disarm it before shipment.
Be sure to secure any loose parts and specialty items such as exhaust, saddle bags, tank bags, hard luggage, fairings and anything else that could get in the way during transport.
Make sure that your tires are properly inflated and that you don’t have any fluid leaks.
Have a specific list with any problems your motorcycle may have. You carrier will want to know of such things during the loading and unloading of your motorcycle.
To prevent disputes of possible damage during shipment, make a report of any existing damage prior to pickup. You may also want to take dated pictures of your motorcycle.


Freight Too Big For Highways

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics is forecasting that Freight and Shipping will increase by 70% in the year 2020. That may seem like a long time from now, but we do not have the roads or the resources to support that increase. According to the Orlando Business Journal in an article written by Kent Hoover he states:
“Manufacturers and large retailers like Wal-Mart, which operates a fleet of 8,000 trucks, depend on an efficient transportation system to keep their shelves stocked without having inventory gathering dust. But small businesses also depend on “just in time” deliveries.”
He goes on to report:
“Congestion, combined with rising fuel prices, caused transportation costs to jump a record 14 percent last year.
The trend toward leaner inventories also reversed itself, largely due to “longer and sometimes unpredictable delivery times,” says Rosalyn Wilson, a transportation consultant who wrote the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ annual State of Logistics Report.
“We face capacity constraints at virtually all major freight gateways, and congestion and bottlenecks throughout the system,” Wilson says. “It is no longer a question of if we will reach a crisis point, but when.”
Meanwhile, trucking companies are having trouble keeping up with increased demand. They can’t find enough truck drivers, especially for long-haul routes, says Christopher Lofgren, president and CEO of Schneider National Inc., a trucking company based in Green Bay, Wis. Plus, a 12.38 percent federal excise tax on new equipment creates a disincentive for expanding truck fleets, he says.”
The freight and shipping business today is working at max capacity and we need to prepare for the future. If nothing is done to increase our capacity for shipping we may find ourselves gridlocked without the ability to get good to the consumer.


Shipping info on Perishables

Many companies that sell perishables are enjoying the online marketing experience. Shipping perishables can be tricky but given a few guidelines to follow can save that shipment from harm.
Use Insulated Shipping Boxes - This is probably the most important part of shipping perishables. Using a quality insulated box is key to getting that perishable to its destination.
Use Quality Ice Packs - Using good quality ice packs or gel packs can make a difference when shipping perishables. If a container is left on the dock for a weekend, it can mean the difference of spoiled goods or fresh goods being delivered.
Use Plastic Bag Liners - Using a plastic bag liner will increase the effectiveness of your cool packaging. A delivery truck can get very hot in the back and a good plastic bag liner will make your container cooler. Whatever the heat is outside the box never should be the heat inside the box. Most boxes do not make an airtight seal.
Use the Perfect Box - Using a box that is too big means you will be having to cool more space. If your box is too big, you may be overworking that cooling agent.
Tightly Pack Boxes - Shifting items in your box may mean that your perishable will have an uncooled side or edge and that can spell disaster for your product.
Making sure your perishables arrive safely and in good condition can make the difference between a happy customer and a never use your company again customer.

Freight and Shipping With Common Carriers

“When do I use a common carrier?”
This is one of our more frequently asked questions. When using a common carrier it is usually for loads that weigh more heavily than standard shipments. Loads of 150 pounds or more are usually shipped with a common carrier rather than ordinary parcel services. Common carriers differ from private carriers that provide a sole company with their shipping. Private carriers can pick and choose their customers, whereas common carriers treat all of their customers equally. Common carriers may have a number of smaller shipments from many different customers which helps to reduce the price of the overall shipment. Everyone shares the price of transporting the truckload from point A to point B. This makes shipping more economical and provides the one time shipper or a shipper that does not have a fleet of trucks to compete with those businesses that operate on a larger scale. Usually a common carrier has a set route and schedule and the cost of the shipment is more predictable based on the customer’s needs and requirements. Common carriers do not usually cover damage to the items they carry and have no legal liability for the content of the shipment. Make sure asking about additional insurance is on your checklist. There are a number of common carriers to choose from and we can make sure you get the best price for your load. If you need a common carrier, come get a free shipping quote and let us handle the details.

Ten Steps for Preparing your Car for Shipping

Ten Steps for Preparing your Car for Shipping:
Wash your car thoroughly even if will be shipped on an open trailer. You want to be able to note any chips, dings, nicks or other cosmetic damage accurately.
Remove any personal items from your car.
Shut off and or disable the car alarm.
Don’t top off your gas tank, keep it low, in between 1/8th to 1/4th of a tank as this saves quite a bit of weight.
Make sure to secure or remove any loose parts or specialty items from your car such as ground effects, spoilers, fog lights.
If you have wide mirrors fold them back and lower and remove/retract the antennae if possible.
If possible, always ship convertibles with the top and secured properly. Try to seal any holes or open seams in the top to prevent air or moisture from causing damage. If you cannot raise the top, you should attempt to cover it with a secure fitting tarp that can resist high winds.
Make sure the battery is charged, that the tires have proper inflation and top off all of the fluids on the vehicle and let the driver know if there are ANY leaks. Cars leaking oil and especially brake or transmission fluid should NEVER be on the top of a two deck open trailer. This is to prevent leaks onto the paint of vehicles below.
Prepare a careful list of any operational problems or steps necessary to start, stop, or drive your vehicle on and off of the trailer.
Make a complete report of any pre-existing damage your vehicle may have. You may want to go as far as taking pictures (and dating them) of the vehicle prior to shipping it.

Eric Masters of freight and shipping

Freight & Shipping, Inc. is the brainchild of Eric Masters. Eric built this business from the ground up; he designed every aspect of it from the database software to the placement of the telephones on the shipping agents’ desks.
There is nothing about the shipping business that Eric Masters doesn’t know. If ever there were an ‘expert’ in this field, Eric is that master.
Eric is not only the freight and shipping master of the universe, he is also a really intelligent and humorous and kind man who isn’t above crawling under a desk to install a new electrical outlet for the receptionist, and who, on a daily basis, supports and encourages everyone in his employ.
He is thoughtful, and easy to work for. He genuinely cares about his employees, and goes out of his way daily to show them that he appreciates them. We who work for him are crazy about him.
It’s not often, these days, that the head of a big business actually knows all that much about the business, but Freight & Shipping, Inc. IS Eric Masters’ business; he dreamed it, he created it, and he has made it a complete and rousing success. He does this by making the customers the number one priority of this business, and by hiring employees who agree with that philosophy. Any customer who goes through Freight & Shipping, Inc. will also be crazy about Eric Masters and his business.
Eric Masters also understands that a good business is an honest business, and an honest business is not afraid to communicate almost every aspect of that business to its customers. That is why Freight & Shipping, Inc. has a business blog, and this blog is updated every single weekday. A website is essential to any business these days, but a business with a BLOG. . . . that tells the customers that this particular business keeps up with things, and is eager to communicate those updates with its customers. A business with a blog has no secrets. A business with a blog is proud to share ‘what’s going on’ with its customers. Eric Masters was one of the very first businessmen to understand that concept, and that has made him even more of a success.
When you call Freight & Shipping, Inc. at 1-877-618-6058, a real person will answer the telephone. Eric Masters staffs his offices with real people, because when it comes to customer service, Eric knows that most people much prefer talking to a PERSON, not pushing buttons and dealing with robots.
Eric Masters understands what his customers hope to get, and what they want, and he knows how to combine those two and give his customers exactly what they need. Eric Masters is a perfect example of a businessman who knows how to use the internet exactly as it was meant to be used: as a tool to make our lives easier and more productive.
If you have freight and wish to ship it, let Eric Masters’ business do it for you. Contact Freight & Shipping, Inc., and we will take good care of you, and of your freight.

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

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As with many businesses, the Internet revolutionized the shipping industry. Leading the charge is Freight & Shipping. Innovative software enables customers to submit quote requests over the Internet with no strings attached. Quickly complete and submit the quote request and your shipping needs are broadcast to more than 80 major United States freight carriers.
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Reasons to choose Freight & Shipping include:No registration forms or lengthy sign-in sheets.No cost, no obligation bids are emailed directly to you.Better rates because Freight & Shipping has earned volume discounts.Shipping software analyzes your order and negotiates with several carriers to secure the maximum cost savings without sacrificing the safety of your shipment.Monitoring service offers peace of mind by providing updates during the shipping process and by ensuring the credentials of the carrier.Courteous customer service with a personalized approach to satisfying your shipping needs.No order is too big or too small; Freight & Shipping finds the perfect carrier for you.
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Welcome to Freight & Shipping, Inc.
As with many businesses, the Internet revolutionized the shipping industry. Leading the charge is Freight & Shipping. Innovative software enables customers to submit quote requests over the Internet with no strings attached. Quickly complete and submit the quote request and your shipping needs are broadcast to more than 80 major United States freight carriers.
QUICK FREIGHT QUOTE
Reasons to choose Freight & Shipping include:No registration forms or lengthy sign-in sheets.No cost, no obligation bids are emailed directly to you.Better rates because Freight & Shipping has earned volume discounts.Shipping software analyzes your order and negotiates with several carriers to secure the maximum cost savings without sacrificing the safety of your shipment.Monitoring service offers peace of mind by providing updates during the shipping process and by ensuring the credentials of the carrier.Courteous customer service with a personalized approach to satisfying your shipping needs.No order is too big or too small; Freight & Shipping finds the perfect carrier for you.
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Reasons to choose Freight & Shipping include:No registration forms or lengthy sign-in sheets.No cost, no obligation bids are emailed directly to you.Better rates because Freight & Shipping has earned volume discounts.Shipping software analyzes your order and negotiates with several carriers to secure the maximum cost savings without sacrificing the safety of your shipment.Monitoring service offers peace of mind by providing updates during the shipping process and by ensuring the credentials of the carrier.Courteous customer service with a personalized approach to satisfying your shipping needs.No order is too big or too small; Freight & Shipping finds the perfect carrier for you.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Freight shipping summary

Shippers typically first ensure that they are using the best type of carrier for their specific type of shipment: using an LTL carrier for an LTL shipment, for example. While parcel carriers will accept LTL shipments, and LTL carriers will accept TL shipments, shippers will typically realize lower service at higher rates when carriers service freight that is "non-standard" for their specific company.
Once the shipper has chosen the right kind of carrier, the shipper then shops several carriers in order to find the best service and price for their shipment. Shippers search out “all-inclusive” quotes that include all surcharges and accessorial fees.
When the shipper has chosen the mode and carrier and is ready to ship, they typically over-package their freight shipment and verify insurance coverage, to minimize damage and claims.
Inexperienced shippers often use the services of a freight intermediary to help them find the best carrier, service, and price for their shipments. Shippers who are shipping items sold on online marketplaces like eBay typically use the preferred freight carrier of that particular online marketplace.
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Tips to avoid shipping loss, damage, and claims

Unlike small parcel shipping via Fed EX or UPS, shipping freight has a much higher likelihood of damage. Trucking companies pack lots of different types of freight onto lots of different trailers using forklifts and other heavy equipment, creating a harsh and dirty environment for freight. Other shipments will be packed around and on top of your shipment; so all freight shipments should be packaged very carefully. All shipments should be palletized and wrapped in plastic, at a minimum. Most shipments should be fully crated in order to ensure a damage free delivery. Shippers typically ask the carrier or intermediary for the specific packaging requirements for each shipment – then exceed those requirements. Also, since shipments may be reloaded several times, it is important that the packaging has all of the shipper and consignee info clearly noted on at least two sides of the shipment. Filing claims with freight companies is a huge hassle and claims are almost always denied; so shippers typically do as much as possible to avoid freight claims.

How freight pricing works

Express letter and parcel carriers typically have fairly simple pricing based on package size and service level requested; however, freight pricing is considerably more complicated. LTL carriers typically charge by freight “class.” The National Motor Freight Traffic Association [25] (NMFTA) issues a publication called the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). The NMFC is basically a list of every kind of item that ships via truck. Each item has a class assigned to it based on the item’s density, loadability or mixability, value, and other factors. Freight classes range from 50 to 500, and generally indicate the percentage of the base rate that should apply. So class 85 freight should be charged 85% of the full rate between points A and B, theoretically. Denser items such as steel and machinery have low classifications such as Class 50 thru 85. Fragile or bulky items fall into freight classes 125 to 500, and pay higher shipment costs.
LTL rates are quoted “per 100 pounds” or “cwt” or “per hundred weight.” Besides the discount off of base rate created by the freight class, there is typically a second discount applied to the calculated transportation rate. So a given LTL lane may have a rate of $50 cwt. If your shipment is class 70, then your adjusted base rate is $35 cwt (70% of 50 cwt); then the carrier applies a negotiated discount of 50% for example, to give you a rate of $17.50 cwt. So a 1,000 class 70 shipment would have a base rate of $175.
Besides class, rates, and discounts, an LTL carrier will apply a wide range of surcharges and accessorial charges that will affect the final price of the shipment. Most shipments will receive a fuel surcharge, which is always a significant proportion of the overall cost, possibly as much as 30% or more. Some common accessorial charges are:
Liftgate: this is a service that assists the driver in loading or unloading his truck when a loading dock or forklift is not available. The trailer is equipped with a hydraulic ramp that lowers to the ground. Liftgate service is almost always billed on residential pickups or deliveries and in commercial pickup and deliveries where loading docks or forklifts are not available. Only a small percentage of most trucking companies’ trailers are equipped with liftgates, so be sure to notify them of your need for one in advance.
Residential pickup or delivery: anytime a carrier must pickup or delivers into a residential area an extra fee is charged, because in most cases the local laws restrict the size of delivery trucks, causing the carrier to utilize a smaller truck to service a residential area. These requirements equal less shipments per day picked up and delivered, so these fees are assessed to offset the carrier’s costs.
Appointments or notification before pickup or delivery: by default, carriers make pickups and deliveries in order arranged by geographic location (a route). If your shipment requires the carrier to call ahead, or schedule and appointment, the carrier will charge an additional fee for this service.
Inside pickup or delivery: by requiring the truck driver to pickup or deliver inside a building his route takes longer to complete. The carrier will charge an additional fee for this service.
Also, charges for additional insurance or literally hundreds of other possibilities may be added to the final freight bill. It is extremely important that the LTL shipper works with the carrier or intermediary to completely understand all of the requirements of their shipment in order for an accurate price to be quoted.
Often, an LTL shipper may realize savings by utilizing a freight “broker,” online marketplace, or other intermediary instead of contracting directly with a trucking company. Brokers can shop the marketplace and obtain lower rates than most smaller shippers can directly. In the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) marketplace, intermediaries typically receive 50% to 80% discounts from published rates, where a small shipper may only be offered a 5% to 30% discount by the carrier.
Truckload (TL) carriers usually charge a rate per mile. The rate varies depending on the distance, items being shipped, equipment type required, and service times required. TL shipments usually receive a variety of surcharges very similar to those described for LTL shipments above. In the TL market, there are thousands more small carriers than in the LTL market; so the use of transportation intermediaries or “brokers” is extremely common.
One other cost-saving method is facilitating pickups or deliveries at the carrier’s terminals. By doing this, shippers avoid any accessorial fees that might normally be charged for liftgate, residential pickup/delivery, inside pickup/delivery or notifications/appointments. Carriers or intermediaries can provide shippers with the address and phone number for the closest shipping terminal to the origin and/or destination.
Shipping experts optimize their service and costs by sampling rates from several carriers, brokers, and online marketplaces. When obtaining rates from different providers, shippers may find quite a contrast in the pricing offered. If a shipper uses a broker, freight forwarder, or other transportation intermediary, it is common for the shipper to receive a copy of the carrier's Federal Operating Authority. Freight intermediaries are also required by Federal Law to be licensed by the Federal Highway Administration. Shippers are cautioned to avoid unlicensed brokers and forwarders; if brokers are working outside the law by not having a Federal Operating License, the shipper will have no protection in the event of a problem. Also shippers normally ask for a copy of the broker's insurance certificate and any specific insurance that applies to the shipper's shipment. The internet is full of websites operated by unlicensed and inexperienced brokers, forwarders, and other intermediaries who come and go and come again overnight. Shippers typically favor major brokers and established online marketplaces that have been in business many years and manage hundreds of thousands of shipments annually, in order to get the best service and price.

Cargo insurance

Whether a shipper deals directly with a carrier or use an intermediary, they typically question the amount of cargo insurance coverage the carrier will be providing on the shipment. Shippers do not assume that full-coverage insurance is provided, as it almost never is. Many carriers offer minimal cargo coverage, typically pennies per pound, and intermediaries typically just pass along the carrier’s coverage. In the event of a damage claim, shippers may find themselves without enough coverage and having to file a claim with the carrier directly without the assistance of the broker. Shippers typically ask the broker about the procedure the broker has in place regarding freight loss or damage claims. Responsible carriers and intermediaries will always have additional insurance available for purchase; and the will have fast and easy ways to manage claims.
About 10% of all freight shipments will experience some significant loss or damage. It is a common misconception that a freight rate includes full coverage insurance, when in fact a base freight rate typically includes only a bare minimum of cargo insurance. A shipper should always ask their carrier or intermediary what the insurance coverage is for every specific shipment. LTL shipments will often be insured for less than 25 cents per pound, and TL shipments will often be insured for only slightly more than LTL shipments. Most good TL carriers have maximum cargo insurance of $100,000 for the entire load; but for a 40,000 load, that’s only about $2.50 per pound.
Furthermore, cargo insurance only covers significant loss or damage to the cargo only. Carriers’ insurance does not cover “consequential” damages like lost sales or downtime on a production line. Also, carrier insurance does not cover the cost of returning damaged cargo to the shipper. Again, cargo insurance is very low and very tightly defined; so shippers must package shipments extremely well and be sure to clarify the specific insurance that will apply to each shipment.
Carriers and intermediaries do typically offer “additional insurance” though known insurance companies like Fireman’s Fund. Rates vary widely depending on the item to be covered and the amount of additional insurance that the shipper would like to purchase

Friday, May 26, 2006

Fast, Friendly & Worry-Free at Freight & Shipping, Inc.

Freight & Shipping Inc.


CLEARWATER, FL - The marketplace is filled with companies who promise fast, friendly, and worry-free shipping services. Finally, there is a company who delivers on these promises…and much more. By combining old-fashioned, courteous customer service with innovative new technology, Freight & Shipping, Inc. provides its customers with discount shipping services and access to more than 60 major United States-based trucking companies.


Freight & Shipping’s discounted rates are possible thanks to strong relationships fostered throughout the US with many reliable shipping services. However, it is the foresight of Freight & Shipping to take advantage of the Internet-boom that truly sets the company apart. Recently completed software – a program that took a team of software developers three years to finish – enables customers to submit a quote request over the Internet with no strings attached. There is no time wasted with registration forms and lengthy sign-in sheets.

Customers quickly complete and submit the quote request and their shipping needs are broadcast to more than 60 major United States freight carriers. Bids for the shipment are emailed directly to the customer. There is no cost and no obligation. Freight & Shipping’s software matches freight by several criteria including class, weight, and destination to find the best shipping service.

With so many freight carriers to choose from, why select Freight & Shipping? What sets Freight & Shipping, Inc. apart is that people with shipping needs could spend hours both online and on the telephone searching for the best deal. With the quote request submission form, Freight & Shipping performs this time-consuming search for the customer – analyzing and negotiating with multiple carriers to secure the maximum cost savings without sacrificing the safety of the shipment. In the shipping business, volume equals discount. Because they handle so many shipments, Freight & Shipping can leverage their buying power to negotiate better rates.

In addition to negotiating the best rates for shipment, Freight & Shipping acts as a monitoring service, providing up-to-date assurances to the customer that their shipments are handled in the best and safest manner possible. Freight & Shipping frequently monitors and validates the safety ratings, insurance coverage, and credentials of every one of their carriers. The customer is not risking their valuable shipment with a fly-by-night company offering the cheapest price, but with no guarantee of service.

Freight & Shipping services both commercial and residential shipping needs. By choosing the best options among LTL (less than a truckload), flatbed, or truckload carriers, shipments are carefully planned and routed according to the best available carrier service. Freight & Shipping calls the terminals and the carriers handling the shipment to make sure it is safe, secure, and being delivered on time. Up-to-the-minute status reports are provided to the customer, minimizing customer’s valuable time tracking packages and shipments.

While Freight & Shipping handles many large shipping requests, they are constantly looking for first-time shippers and small to mid-size businesses and distributors. No order is too big or too small. Freight & Shipping, Inc. prides itself on the highest standards of quality customer service that goes above and beyond what even the customer expects. By building their business on the ideals of quality service and customer satisfaction, Freight & Shipping, Inc. provides anyone with shipping needs a worry-free alternative in an increasingly crowded carrier marketplace.
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