What is a Shipper?
Shipper 101:| Whats is a Shipper?
By definition, a “shipper,” sometimes referred to as the “consignor,” is a person, business, or entity that tenders or “cosigns” the product to the carrier. As the preferred shipper, you are the person or business that most often supplies or owns the product.
The shipper is not to be confused with a freight carrier, which is a business or a person responsible for transporting the shipper's product. The freight carrier is also responsible for any damage to that product during transport.
Why is shipping important?
LTL or FTL shipping?
LTL is the shorthand used for “less-than truckload” shipping. As an LTL shipper you should be aware of the following:
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“Less-than truckload” does not take up the entire truck that will be hauling your shipment.
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To be considered for an LTL shipment, your product should weigh between 100 and 10,000 pounds.
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The remaining portion of the truck will be made up of other shipper’s products.
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The LTL method of shipping is more budget-friendly than FTL shipping.
FTL
FTL means “full truckload.” As an FTL shipper you should be aware of the following:
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Your product, by definition, will take up an entire truck by itself.
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Occasionally, even if your shipment doesn’t take up the entire truck, you still may want to consider FTL shipping. For instance, if your product is high-risk, or if your shipment is fragile.
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Since FTL is only a single destination designated by the shipper, it's a more time-efficient method of transport compared to LTL.
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Shipping
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Your particular type of shipment.
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How fast do you need your product need to be delivered?
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The size of your shipment.
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How fragile is your shipment?
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How hazardous is your shipment?
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What is your budget?
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How big is your shipment?
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What are your consumer’s expectations for delivery?
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What are market conditions?