Freight Resources
Guides to help you ship smarter
Straightforward references on how freight actually works — definitions, side-by-side comparisons, and market benchmarks — so you can make faster, better shipping decisions.
ReferenceFreight & Logistics GlossaryPlain-English definitions of 30+ freight terms — from drayage and detention to freight class and BOLs.ComparisonFTL vs LTLFTL books a whole trailer for large or urgent loads; LTL shares space for smaller freight. Compare cost, speed, and damage risk to choose.ComparisonDrayage vs IntermodalDrayage is the short truck move of a container; intermodal is the full rail-plus-truck journey. See how they differ and work together.ComparisonExpedited vs Standard FreightExpedited freight is a dedicated, direct, time-critical move; standard freight is the routine, lower-cost option. Compare cost, speed, and use.ComparisonSpot Rate vs Contract RateSpot rates flex with the daily market; contract rates lock a set price for months. Here's when each wins, and how to blend them.ComparisonIntermodal vs TruckloadIntermodal rail cuts cost and emissions on long hauls; truckload wins on speed and flexibility. Here's how to choose the right mode.ComparisonFreight Broker vs Asset-Based CarrierBrokers give you flexible, scalable capacity across many carriers; asset carriers own the trucks and control service. Here's which fits.