Freight & loading
Sizes, grades, pricing and logistics for freight & loading, from the people who broker them.
How to Ship a Pallet: Step by Step, With Costs and Freight Class
How to ship a single pallet LTL: measure, weigh, wrap and book it, work out the freight class under the 2025 density rules, and keep the cost down.
How to Stack, Wrap and Strap a Pallet for Shipping and Storage
How to stack boxes on a pallet, how high to go, and how to stretch wrap and strap a load by hand so it arrives intact. Patterns, height limits and common mistakes.
How Many Boxes Fit on a Pallet? How to Calculate Pallet Cube, CBM and Case Count
How to work out how many boxes fit on a pallet: boxes per layer, layers per pallet, ti-hi, pallet cube and CBM, with worked examples for a 48 × 40 pallet.
How Many Pallets Fit in a Box Truck, Cargo Van or Pickup?
How many pallets fit in a box truck, cargo van or pickup: counts for 10–28 ft box trucks, Ford Transit and other vans, and when payload limits the load first.
How Many Pallets Fit in a Shipping Container? 20ft, 40ft & High Cube
How many pallets fit in a 20ft or 40ft shipping container: counts by pallet size for standard, high cube and reefer containers, floor-loaded and double-stacked.
How to Load a Truckload of Packaging Efficiently
Packaging is light and bulky, so a trailer almost always cubes out before it weighs out. Learn how to win the floor, stack flats densely, secure the load, and describe freight accurately so you don't get reclassed.
How Many Pallets Fit in a 53-Foot Trailer? Pallet Spots, Loaded & Empty
A 53' dry van holds 26 standard pallets loaded straight, 30 turned and 52–60 double-stacked, or 480–680 empty pallets. Loading diagrams, reefer counts and weight limits.
IBC Tote Pick-Up Guidelines: How to Ensure a Smooth and Hassle-Free Process
IBC totes are widely used for transporting and storing liquids, chemicals, and other bulk materials. However, when it comes to selling or recycling used IBC totes, it’s crucial to follow proper handling and loading procedures to prevent fines, rejected loads, or delays.
How Pallet Drop Trailer Programs Work: A Simple Guide
A drop trailer can be a great option when setting up reoccurring pallet deliveries and help with the removal of junk pallets
How to Load IBC Totes on Dry Vans, Flatbeds & Box Trucks
Ensuring that Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) totes are loaded correctly and safely on a truck is crucial. Proper techniques not only enhance efficiency but also ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.