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Freight Glossary

Common terms for your next shipping conversation.

FTL

Full truckload: a truckload transportation arrangement for your freight.

LTL

Less-than-truckload: transportation for freight that does not require a full trailer.

BOL

Bill of lading: a shipping document recording shipment information.

POD

Proof of delivery: documentation confirming receipt of a shipment.

Reefer

A refrigerated trailer used for temperature-controlled transportation.

Cross docking

Transfer of freight between inbound and outbound transport with limited storage.

Accessorial

An additional service or charge outside the base transport arrangement.

Intermodal

Transportation using more than one mode, such as road and rail.

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