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)
Pallet
Prepaid
Temperature-controlled/Temperature-assured
In some cases, freight needs to be kept at a
certain temperature to avoid spoiling or
expiring. These are referred to as
temperature-controlled freight.
