If you are shipping LTL (less than a full truckload), be sure you understand the route your goods will take, where and when they will switch trucks, and how long it will take them to reach their destination. Choose a shipper that will give you a tracking number, or at the very least a cell phone number, so that you can be sure of where your items are.

Before you commit to a carrier, ask about their policies in case a shipment is lost or damaged. Check with your insurance company about whatever coverage you may need.

Be sure you follow your shipper's recommendations on packing your shipment. Some shippers reserve the right to charge you for repacking a shipment that appears to be insecure.

About LifeTips

Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Shipping Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Heidi Splete

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!