Guides and tools for shippers.
Practical, plain-language resources for planning dry van, flatbed and hotshot freight, written for the people who actually book the trucks.
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Retail DC Delivery Guide
Routing guides, appointments, pallet specs, labels, BOLs and lumpers: how to get a load accepted at a retail distribution center.
Read the guide →GuideHotshot vs. Flatbed vs. Dry Van
A side-by-side comparison of trailer types, plus six questions that decide which one fits your freight.
Read the guide →GuideShipping Motors & Switchgear
Crating, center-of-gravity marking, tarps, securement and unloading for electrical equipment on an open deck.
Read the guide →Free toolTrailer Selector
Answer five quick questions about your freight and get a trailer recommendation. No email required.
Try the tool →ChecklistQuote-Ready Checklist
The 12 details a carrier needs to price your freight right the first time, on one printable page.
See the checklist →Printable checklists
One-page downloads you can fill in and send with a quote request. Each one is free with your work email.
The Shipper's Quote-Ready Checklist
One page. Every detail a carrier needs to price your freight right the first time.
Get the PDF →Retail DC Delivery Checklist
POs, appointments, pallet specs and paperwork — what receivers check before they accept your load.
Get the PDF →Open-Deck Load Prep Sheet
Dimensions, weights, securement and unloading — fill it out once and get accurate flatbed or hotshot quotes.
Get the PDF →Ready to price a load?
Send the lane, dates and freight details. A specialist reviews every request and replies with a written quote.