Obtaining a quote before shipping can be a great way to save money on a potentially costly load. Quotes are often used for shipments with certain special characteristics, such as time critical moves, low-density products and high-volume loads, to name a few. Sometimes shippers also request quotes on regular LTL shipments under the assumption that freight charges will be lower than what their contracted rates allow.
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Map-21 Funding to Expire May 31st
The current highway investment bill, Map-21, is set to expire on May 31st. This bill was signed into law in July of 2012 to provide $105 billion in funding for surface transportation programs for fiscal years 2013 & 2014. Map-21 was originally set to expire in September of 2014; however, an extension was granted through May 2015.
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An incomplete bill of lading can make your freight charges significantly higher.
The bill of lading is probably the most important document associated with motor carrier shipping. The three main purposes of a bill of lading are to act as evidence of a contract of carriage, document of title to goods shipped, and receipt of goods shipped. Many shippers underestimate just how important it is to thoroughly and completely fill out one of these documents; neglecting to include certain information may cause freight costs to rise significantly.
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Come join us at the National Association of Rail Shippers (NARS) 2015 Annual Meeting May 27-28th, 2015 at the historic Drake Hotel, which has inspired wonder for nearly a century. This year’s theme is “Discover the Possibilities”, and American Truck & Rail Audits, Inc. is a proud Platinum Sponsor of this premiere event.
