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Transportation
Definitions
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Express
Freight, Expedite, Dedicated Rush |
Express
Freight is reserved for "Load and Go" When time is
critical, and you want your product to be delivered as fast as
possible.
Some
companies specialize in Expedite, Dedicated Rush, and
Panic, which all mean the same thing. Loads may be of
any size from cartons to skids of product.
J.I.T. means Just In Time inventory delivery. Many
companies require well-timed delivery of inventory to meet
production demands. RapidGo specializes in this service.
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Cross Border and LTL Freight |
Cross Border means loads which are being exported into the US or
Mexico, or being imported into Canada. Delivering products
across the border requires professional handling of documents for
Customs purposes. All shipments into the United States now
require ACE manifest documentation. Failure to prepare
documentation properly may seriously delay delivery of products.
ACE means "Automated Commercial Environment". All
entries into the US must be accompanied with e-Manifest.
Carriers must be approved and have online access to create
electronic manifests for each shipment and commodity.
LTL means
"Less Than Load". Usually, 53 foot trailers are loaded with product
from numerous places and their contents are delivered over several
days. Often the loads are transferred to other trucks at a
docking location for delivery over time in concentrated areas.
A 24 foot dock level truck can be used for the same purpose for
shorter distances.
FTL
means "Full Truck Load". We can now offer 53 foot trailers to
any destination in Canada, the USA, and Mexico.
Hot Shot means a trailer attached to a powerful pickup truck
that can carry up to 30,000 pounds in a hurry.
Flatbed refers to several capacities. There are flatbed
trucks that carry cars, as well as larger trailers that carry very
heavy equipment. Rapidgo also has a enclosed flatbed trailer
that can carry up to 10,000 lbs and be loaded from side, back or
top. We also have "step down" trailers, "double drop" or float
decks. As well, we offer oversize load services.
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Courier and Small Package
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Courier typically refers to small package deliveries of parcels up to 55lbs
each. Many companies specialize in this type of service.
Packages may be delivered over time or with dedicated service.
Parcels may be warehouse transferred for efficient distribution.
Often the price is determined by the speed of delivery and the size
of vehicle required.
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