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What's That?
About What's That...

Unlock the mysteries of freight terminology with our series "What's That?", where complex terms become simple. From 'Bill of Lading' to 'Demurrage,' we've got you covered. Expect clear explanations, real-world examples, and insights from industry experts. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts alike, this series is your go-to resource for becoming a freight expert. Subscribe to learn, engage, and transform your understanding of the freight world.

Government, Business

What's That? Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse II Regulation

drug & alcohol clearinghouse

The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse-II regulation requires State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to remove commercial driving privileges from truck drivers with a “prohibited” status in the Clearinghouse. A driver is considered prohibited if they engaged in drug or alcohol use or refused a drug or alcohol test.

November 4, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Intermodal vs Multimodal

intermodal

Both intermodal and multimodal relate to using different modes of transport for a shipment, but there are some key differences between each of them.

September 23, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Reshoring vs Nearshoring

reshoring

In supply chain management, reshoring and nearshoring are two strategies companies use to optimize their production and sourcing.

September 9, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? NMFC

NMFC

The NMFC system defines standard freight classes for carriers to measure the "transportability" of goods. It sorts freight into several categories, which are continuously amended by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA).

August 29, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Demurrage

demurrage

Demurrage is a fee attached to cargo that has overstayed its time at a terminal. These fees can be enforced by port officials. Depending on the vendor, terminal, warehouse or container station, fees and policies can vary.

August 22, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? On-Time In-Full (OTIF)

otif

On-time in-full (OTIF) is a supply chain metric for measuring performance in logistics. OTIF generally refers to a supplier’s ability to deliver product within prescribed delivery windows and at full quantities ordered.

August 12, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Final Mile Delivery

final mile

Final mile delivery, also known as last mile delivery, is the last step of the product's journey. It is the point at which the good is finally delivered to the end customer. 

July 30, 2024
Business, Equipment

What's That? Heavy Duty Parts

axle

Heavy duty parts are the backbone of commercial transportation, built for durability and performance.

July 30, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Bill of Lading (BOL)

bol

From a high level, a bill of lading is a required document to move a freight shipment. The bill of lading is legally binding and provides the driver and the carrier with all the details needed to process and invoice the freight shipment correctly.

June 25, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

LTL

Less-than-truckload shipping is used to transport freight that doesn’t require a full truckload trailer. In general, most LTL shipments weigh between 500 and 15,000 pounds, and are shipped on pallets and only require a portion of a trailer. Since LTL shipments don’t use an entire truck, free space on the truck is often shared by other shipments from other shippers or carriers.

June 18, 2024

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