Freight Glossary
Welcome to our glossary. Here you will see a simple breakdown of terms used when discussing shipping and freight. Select a category below to explore all the terms related to a given category for a better understanding into our business.
Balloon Freight
Bulk Freight
Containerized Cargo
Dry Freight
Freight
Freight Lane
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
Hazmat
LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)
TL (Truckload)
Freight All Kinds (FAK)
This grouping of freight usually shares a
container with other freight marked FAK and is
even charged more than specifically labeled
freight as it includes a broader range.
