LTL Rating & Quote Tips
Better Shipment Details Lead to Better Freight Quotes
LTL pricing can change when shipment details are incomplete or inaccurate. Amark helps customers understand the rating details that affect freight cost, carrier selection, service options, and final invoices.
LTL pricing can change when shipment details are incomplete or inaccurate. Amark helps customers understand the rating details that affect freight cost, carrier selection, service options, and final invoices.
Freight Rating Starts With Accurate Details
LTL rates depend on more than origin, destination, class, and weight. Shipment dimensions, pallet count, linear feet, accessorial services, pickup conditions, delivery requirements, and freight characteristics can all affect the final cost.
Amark helps customers review shipment details before freight moves so avoidable rating issues can be identified early.
Common Details That Affect LTL Pricing
Customers should confirm:
- Freight class
- NMFC item when available
- Commodity description
- Total weight
- Pallet count
- Dimensions
- Stackability
- Pickup and delivery requirements
- Liftgate needs
- Residential or limited-access locations
- Appointment or notification requirements
- Overlength or oversized freight
- Trade show or convention delivery requirements
Accessorials Should Be Identified Before the Shipment Moves
Additional services can affect the final invoice. These may include liftgate, inside delivery, residential delivery, limited-access pickup or delivery, appointment delivery, notify-before-delivery, detention, or special handling. Identifying these needs before quoting helps reduce billing surprises later.
Larger Shipments May Need Volume Pricing
Shipments that take up a significant amount of trailer space may not rate correctly as standard LTL. Amark can help review shipments that exceed normal LTL size expectations, including freight that may require volume pricing, partial truckload, or truckload options.
Use the Correct Bill of Lading
The bill of lading should match the quote and include accurate shipment details. When Amark provides a BOL, customers should use that document so carrier, service, reference, accessorial, and rating information stays consistent.
Need Help Rating an LTL Shipment?
Send Amark the shipment details and our team will help review the information that may affect cost, service, and carrier selection.
