Partial Truckloads
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
What Is A Partial Truckload And How Can It Help Your Business?
Partial stands for "Partial Truckload" and is the mode used when shipping an order that takes up between 12 and 36 feet of truck space.
This mode of shipping has way less restrictions than LTL shipping and is much easier to quote / book a shipment. This mode is a very affordable way to send shipments all across the country without having to pay for the full truck.
By shipping Partial, you now have the ability to ship your medium sized orders to all of your different customers and only pay a fraction of the cost of a full truckload. Have a number of medium sized orders going to all different locations around the country and don't want to pay for exclusive use of a Full Truckload? Take advantage of our robust carrier network to send each order individually and we will match the best carrier for each specific shipment.
White Wolf Logistics has extremely discounted rates with every major carrier in the game, so we can pass these discounts onto you.
Please click on the following tabs to learn about the different components related to Partial Truckload shipping and use this knowledge to help step up your Partial game!
Trust us... it's much easier than LTL and really leaves no room for confusion.
We all know that shipments come in all different shapes and sizes. Some shipments are palletized while others are crated, boxed, bundled, or bagged. No matter how your shipment is packaged, Partial Truckloads are meant to handle your medium sized orders that take up between 12 and 36 Feet of space on the truck. That's it... no tricky rules or anything like that. If it is between 12 and 36 feet... you will want to ship it via Partial Truckload.
If your shipment is less than 12 feet, please request a LTL Freight Quote and if it takes up more than 36 feet, please request a Full Truckload Quote.
Partial Truckload Pricing fluctuates with current market conditions. Due to this, a quote you received in March will expire and may not be valid in April. Partial Truckload quotes mostly expire after 7 days, so please reach out to get another rate quote as the shipment date approaches.
The discounted pricing we have with all of our Partial Truckload carriers consist of 3 components:
- Distance
- Weight
- Linear Feet Required
Without all of these components listed, we are unable to get a rate quote for you so please make sure to communicate all 3 of these components while requesting a Partial Truckload Quote.
Distance:
In order to calculate the distance, we need to know the origin zip code as well as the destination zip code.
Weight:
All we need is the total weight of your shipment. It's that easy.
Linear Feet Required:
Just let us know how much space in the truck your order requires and we will get a rate based on that. This way you only pay for what you need and not the full truck.
And that's all there is to it. Ship anything from 12 to 36 feet and don't deal with any confusing NMFC #'s or Freight Classes. No accessorials or lift gates to worry about either because Partial Truckloads mainly deliver to commercial locations with docks and forklifts. If you need a Partial Truckload delivered to a non commercial location, we can definitely help with that as well.
And if you think this is easy, wait until you explore Full Truckload shipping!
The dimensions and weight of a shipment are the two of the most important factors in calculating your freight rate. In order for us to provide you with an accurate quote, the weight and dimensions must be exact. Providing inaccurate freight dimensions / weight on the Bill of Lading can lead to costly penalties for you... so we encourage you to confirm they are listed as accurately as possible.
•Weight – We suggest using a commercial scale that has been calibrated for anything over 350 lbs. Please make sure to include the weight of the packaging materials, i.e., pallet, box, crate, or cardboard when calculating your total weight. You do not need to worry if you are a couple pounds off, but please keep in mind that the carriers do weigh each shipment and charge you extra for any additional weight not listed on the Bill of Lading.
•Dimensions – In the shipping world, dimensions are listed as Length x Width x Height. To calculate your dimensions, use a standard measuring tape and measure from furthest point to furthest point for each measurement of your shipment. Please keep in mind that even if your item may only be 37" long, when you place it on a 48" long pallet... the carrier will use the measurement of 48" for your length.
You’ll also want to round up to the nearest inch. For example, if you had a large engine inside a crate, you will need to measure it after it is crated. You find the length is 60.25 inches, the width is 20.75 inches, and the height is 35.15 inches. You should document this on the Bill of Lading as 61x21x36.
Partial Truckloads do not use Freight Classes... Whew! Thank goodness right?
Partial Truckloads do not use NMFC#'s either! Your life just got that much easier =)
A Reweigh:
is when the carrier weighs your shipment and finds the total weight to be more than what is listed on the Bill of Lading. Why is this a bad thing for you? As mentioned earlier, one of the pricing components for any Partial Truckload shipment is the weight... and if the shipment is found to be heavier than listed... the price of the shipment goes up. I am sure there are a few students sitting in the back of the class who are wondering... "Well, why wouldn't I just lowball the weight on all of my shipments and if the carrier catches me on a few shipments, I will just be paying what I should have in the first place but save money on the others that went unnoticed?" Firstly, wipe that smirk off your face cause you're not the smartest one in the room... everybody thinks of this... including the carriers. When one of your shipments is reweighed, the carrier not only charges you extra cost to account for the extra weight, but they also charge you a "Reweigh Fee" that acts as an additional charge to act as a penalty for under listing your weight. We all know that everybody out there isn't just a punk who is trying to get away with a few extra dollars in their pockets, but reweigh fees can add up... so, if you are innocently underlisting your weights, please adjust accordingly and save yourself the time and fees of incurring reweighs. We will cover how to fight a reweigh below.
How To Fight a Reweigh:
With all of our clients shipping Partial Truckloads as often as they do, we here at White Wolf Logistics have become very good at fighting the carriers on Reweights. We do it every single day and when given the necessary information from you... we are extremely successful.
If one of your Partial Truckload shipments ever gets Reweighed, we will need two documents from you.
- Specification Sheet (Spec Sheet): A Spec sheet is a document that clearly lists the part number, shipping dimensions, and weight of the items you sent in your shipment. This cannot be hand drawn, hand typed, or written in plain email text. A valid spec sheet comes in the form of a catalogue page, website page, brochure, schematics, or other official type document that clearly lists the part number, dimensions, and weight.
- Customer Invoice: This is the invoice that lists what exactly you sold to your customer. The reason we need this customer invoice is so that when we submit it to the carrier for review, they are easily able to match up the item from the spec sheet and verify that this is the same item you sold / shipped to this customer.
Once you provide us with the Spec Sheet and Customer Invoice, your Account Manager will submit this dispute to our Invoice Resolution Department and they will go off and fight the carrier for you. We are very successful with our disputes, but please keep in mind that if you fail to provide these documents, we will not be able to fight the carrier for you. We need documentation because we can never win a fight by saying "Our customer is telling the truth."
*** Please note that an open dispute does not validate non-payment of your invoice with us. You are still responsible for paying your invoice to us in a timely manner and when the dispute is settled with the carrier, we will refund you the money for the Reweigh. If you do not pay your open invoice, it will affect your credit with us and your future shipping abilities will be re-evaluated by our Accounting Department. ***
Whether you ship your product in a box, on a pallet, or in a crate... there are specific guidelines that must be followed in order for the carriers to transport your items safely and efficiently.
Partial Truckload carriers are much more relaxed than LTL carriers when it comes to packaging, but your packaging must still adhere to the rules and regulations set by the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association). There are many rules and regulations which we have included in the document titled : NMFTA Packaging Rules and Regulations that can be found on our Helpful Documents Page. These rules are meant to help make sure your shipment does not get damaged or cause any other shipments to get damaged during transit.
We strongly suggest reading this entire document as it will provide insight on how to properly package your shipments in order to avoid being liable for any damages that occur during transit.
A few of the most important practices you should implement are:
- Do not let your product overhang the pallet.
- Do not misalign your boxes while stacked on the pallet.
- Always strap and wrap your product to the pallet.
- Never use a damaged pallet.
- Always choose the pallets that have consistent and minimal spacing between the deck boards.
What Is A Partial Truckload And How Can It Help Your Business?
Partial stands for "Partial Truckload" and is the mode used when shipping an order that takes up between 12 and 36 feet of truck space.
This mode of shipping has way less restrictions than LTL shipping and is much easier to quote / book a shipment. This mode is a very affordable way to send shipments all across the country without having to pay for the full truck.
By shipping Partial, you now have the ability to ship your medium sized orders to all of your different customers and only pay a fraction of the cost of a full truckload. Have a number of medium sized orders going to all different locations around the country and don't want to pay for exclusive use of a Full Truckload? Take advantage of our robust carrier network to send each order individually and we will match the best carrier for each specific shipment.
White Wolf Logistics has extremely discounted rates with every major carrier in the game, so we can pass these discounts on to you.
Please click on the following tabs to learn about the different components related to Partial Truckload shipping and use this knowledge to help step up your Partial game!
Trust us... it's much easier than LTL and really leaves no room for confusion.
We all know that shipments come in all different shapes and sizes. Some shipments are palletized while others are crated, boxed, bundled, or bagged. No matter how your shipment is packaged, Partial Truckloads are meant to handle your medium sized orders that take up between 12 and 36 Feet of space on the truck. That's it... no tricky rules or anything like that. If it is between 12 and 36 feet... you will want to ship it via Partial Truckload.
If your shipment is less than 12 feet, please request a LTL Freight Quote and if it takes up more than 36 feet, please request a Full Truckload Quote.
What makes up a Partial Truckload Rate?
Partial Truckload Pricing fluctuates with current market conditions. Due to this, a quote you received in March will expire and may not be valid in April. Partial Truckload quotes mostly expire after 7 days, so please reach out to get another rate quote as the shipment date approaches.
The discounted pricing we have with all of our Partial Truckload carriers consist of 3 components:
- Distance
- Weight
- Linear Feet Required
Without all of these components listed, we are unable to get a rate quote for you so please make sure to communicate all 3 of these components while requesting a Partial Truckload Quote.
Distance:
In order to calculate the distance, we need to know the origin zip code as well as the destination zip code.
Weight:
All we need is the total weight of your shipment. It's that easy.
Linear Feet Required:
Just let us know how much space in the truck your order requires and we will get a rate based on that. This way you only pay for what you need and not the full truck.
And that's all there is to it. Ship anything from 12 to 36 feet and don't deal with any confusing NMFC #'s or Freight Classes. No accessorials or lift gates to worry about either because Partial Truckloads mainly deliver to commercial locations with docks and forklifts. If you need a Partial Truckload delivered to a non commercial location, we can definitely help with that as well.
And if you think this is easy, wait until you explore Full Truckload shipping!
The dimensions and weight of a shipment are the two of the most important factors in calculating your freight rate. In order for us to provide you with an accurate quote, the weight and dimensions must be exact. Providing inaccurate freight dimensions / weight on the Bill of Lading can lead to costly penalties for you... so we encourage you to confirm they are listed as accurately as possible.
•Weight – We suggest using a commercial scale that has been calibrated for anything over 350 lbs. Please make sure to include the weight of the packaging materials, i.e., pallet, box, crate, or cardboard when calculating your total weight. You do not need to worry if you are a couple pounds off, but please keep in mind that the carriers do weigh each shipment and charge you extra for any additional weight not listed on the Bill of Lading.
•Dimensions – In the shipping world, dimensions are listed as Length x Width x Height. To calculate your dimensions, use a standard measuring tape and measure from furthest point to furthest point for each measurement of your shipment. Please keep in mind that even if your item may only be 37" long, when you place it on a 48" long pallet... the carrier will use the measurement of 48" for your length.
You’ll also want to round up to the nearest inch. For example, if you had a large engine inside a crate, you will need to measure it after it is crated. You find the length is 60.25 inches, the width is 20.75 inches, and the height is 35.15 inches. You should document this on the Bill of Lading as 61x21x36.
Partial Truckloads do not use Freight Classes... Whew! Thank goodness right?
Partial Truckloads do not use NMFC#'s either! Your life just got that much easier =)
A Reweigh:
is when the carrier weighs your shipment and finds the total weight to be more than what is listed on the Bill of Lading. Why is this a bad thing for you? As mentioned earlier, one of the pricing components for any Partial Truckload shipment is the weight... and if the shipment is found to be heavier than listed... the price of the shipment goes up. I am sure there are a few students sitting in the back of the class who are wondering... "Well, why wouldn't I just lowball the weight on all of my shipments and if the carrier catches me on a few shipments, I will just be paying what I should have in the first place but save money on the others that went unnoticed?" Firstly, wipe that smirk off your face cause you're not the smartest one in the room... everybody thinks of this... including the carriers. When one of your shipments is reweighed, the carrier not only charges you extra cost to account for the extra weight, but they also charge you a "Reweigh Fee" that acts as an additional charge to act as a penalty for under listing your weight. We all know that everybody out there isn't just a punk who is trying to get away with a few extra dollars in their pockets, but reweigh fees can add up... so, if you are innocently underlisting your weights, please adjust accordingly and save yourself the time and fees of incurring reweighs. We will cover how to fight a reweigh below.
How To Fight a Reweigh:
With all of our clients shipping Partial Truckloads as often as they do, we here at White Wolf Logistics have become very good at fighting the carriers on Reweights. We do it every single day and when given the necessary information from you... we are extremely successful.
If one of your Partial Truckload shipments ever gets Reweighed, we will need two documents from you.
- Specification Sheet (Spec Sheet): A Spec sheet is a document that clearly lists the part number, shipping dimensions, and weight of the items you sent in your shipment. This cannot be hand drawn, hand typed, or written in plain email text. A valid spec sheet comes in the form of a catalogue page, website page, brochure, schematics, or other official type document that clearly lists the part number, dimensions, and weight.
- Customer Invoice: This is the invoice that lists what exactly you sold to your customer. The reason we need this customer invoice is so that when we submit it to the carrier for review, they are easily able to match up the item from the spec sheet and verify that this is the same item you sold / shipped to this customer.
Once you provide us with the Spec Sheet and Customer Invoice, your Account Manager will submit this dispute to our Invoice Resolution Department and they will go off and fight the carrier for you. We are very successful with our disputes, but please keep in mind that if you fail to provide these documents, we will not be able to fight the carrier for you. We need documentation because we can never win a fight by saying "Our customer is telling the truth."
*** Please note that an open dispute does not validate non-payment of your invoice with us. You are still responsible for paying your invoice to us in a timely manner and when the dispute is settled with the carrier, we will refund you the money for the Reweigh. If you do not pay your open invoice, it will affect your credit with us and your future shipping abilities will be re-evaluated by our Accounting Department. ***
Whether you ship your product in a box, on a pallet, or in a crate... there are specific guidelines that must be followed in order for the carriers to transport your items safely and efficiently.
Partial Truckload carriers are much more relaxed than LTL carriers when it comes to packaging, but your packaging must still adhere to the rules and regulations set by the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association). There are many rules and regulations which we have included in the document titled : NMFTA Packaging Rules and Regulations that can be found on our Helpful Documents Page. These rules are meant to help make sure your shipment does not get damaged or cause any other shipments to get damaged during transit.
We strongly suggest reading this entire document as it will provide insight on how to properly package your shipments in order to avoid being liable for any damages that occur during transit.
A few of the most important practices you should implement are:
- Do not let your product overhang the pallet.
- Do not misalign your boxes while stacked on the pallet.
- Always strap and wrap your product to the pallet.
- Never use a damaged pallet.
- Always choose the pallets that have consistent and minimal spacing between the deck boards.