Description

With the ever increasing cost of freight, logistics continues to be a significant issue for beverage companies. Learning how to successfully manage how your product moves from your warehouse or copacker to your distributor is a key part of running a successful beverage company.

Details

Category

Operations

Run Time

37 minutes 18 seconds

Last Updated

9/5/2012

Table of Contents

• 1 minutesWhat services can a trucking company provide? Likewise what kind of services can a freight broker provide?
• 2 minutesWhat information should I have ready when contacting a trucking company or broker?
• 2 minutesDoes the hired company load, move and unload my products?
• 2 minutesWhat are my freight options?
• 2 minutesWhat are fuel surcharges?
• 1 minutesIs there a weight limit?
• 2 minutesAre there limitations to where and when a driver will pick up or deliver my product?
• 2 minutesShould I factor in damages or losses during transport? Who is responsible for any damages?
• 2 minutesWill a transporter warehouse my product as well?
• 1 minutesWhat does FOB stand for?
• 2 minutesWhat are the standard regulations for drivers on the road?
• 1 minutesAre there any specific certifications a prospective transport company should have?
• 1 minutesAre shipping materials like shrink wrap and pallets provided by the trucking company?
• 1 minutesHow long does the transport of my product take?
• 2 minutesCan one truck deliver to several locations?
• 1 minutesShould I invest in my own truck and trailer?
• 2 minutesIs it possible to use several freight providers?
• 3 minutesDepending on the time of the year, should I be concerned about freezing?
• 2 minutesWhat limitations are there on shipping perishable product?
• 43 secondsWhat is a 3PL?
• 39 secondsWhat's the difference between FOB origin and FOB destination?
• 2 minutesWhat's the importance of Bill of Lading?
• 2 minutesHow are LTL shipments priced?