Those who hear the word freight would automatically have trucks carrying huge metal containers towards different cities in mind and indeed that imagery could not be more right. Indeed, Google tells us that the dictionary meaning of freight is the transfer of goods in bulk either by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
This means that the one who engages in this business offer freight delivery services to deliver and move different products, in bulk, on behalf of other people, which is now called the shipper, across borders. One of these companies is Corlett Express which has established a stable and steady freight delivery services in Utah since 2000.
When we talk about freight delivery, we are not talking about small packages that can be delivered by USPS, UPS, DHL or FedEx. What these companies do is called parcel delivery while what companies like Corlett Express transport large items, commodities, goods, or any bulk products from one destination to another. Since products in large quantities can be transported by the use of freight delivery services, a lot of businesses worldwide, whether big or small, from construction to pharmaceuticals have freight shipping services as part of the core of their operations.
There are a lot of “movers” or fly-by-night transport groups around who offer way more affordable rates so why would you settle for known freight shipping service? Simple. The benefits and advantages simply are worth more than the cost you will pay. What you will be paying for with companies like Corlett Express is not just the ease of transportation for your business goods, you are also paying for your peace of mind and the time you save (which you could spend in more important part of your business) in thinking of your business’ logistics.
Corlett Express freight delivery services provides you the peace of mind you need by making sure that you experience high quality service that have already survived the test of time. Although Corlett employs modern technology in their business, they opt for the traditional type of care and respect and treats each customer with utmost importance. This boils over the care they exert for the transport of any fragile goods. They guarantee that goods are delivered in the best state, on time, and safely.
Corlett Express also understands that time is money and they are keen in making sure you spend your time more in growing your business than in worrying about things like delivery and logistics. That is why Corlett guides their customers in decision-making and lets their customers gain access to different partners and services and the best rates in the market so customers can just choose what’s best for them.
There are different types of freight. The most common type and the most used mode is what we call FTL or Full Truckload. If you are looking to transport products or items that weigh over 15,000 to 20,000 pounds, it is best to rent a full truck – thus the name, to transport your items. Transportation care is also applied to ensure that your products remains intact during movement. Depending on needs of the business, a shipper can request for the type of truck to be used in the transportation of their items, whether refrigerated trucks, dry, flatbed or any other customized equipment.
Following FTL is LTL which stands for Less-than-truckload. As the name suggests, if you wish to transport less than 20,000 pounds in weight, this could be your best choice. This can also help you save in cost of the shipment if shared with other business which also chose LTL for their transport. Shipments are loaded together with other shipments to cover for the whole weight that a truck can carry but the overall cost is going to divided among the shippers depending on the weight of their products.
The third type is what is called intermodal freight delivery service. This is when a shipper can choose to transport their items from one place to another until it reaches the final destination by utilizing from a variety of modes, whether via truck, ship o rail. An example would be transporting a truckload of items from the storage facility to the port area via truck, then moving the items to the ship to sail to a different state or country, and then finally off-loading it to a train to be moved to the final stop of the items. All these modes are going to be declared and charged under one bill.
Following this type is the multimodal freight delivery service which, like intermodal, involves different modes of transportation but unlike intermodal where the charge for each transportation mode is declared as part of the total of the transaction, multimodal will show you separate bills, one for each mode, and will charge you separately for the cost of their services.
The last type is the expedited freight delivery service. This is like your same-day delivery with your parcel delivery services. This is where the freight service company employs the service of a third party shipper who has the fullest ability to transport shipments in the quickest possible time. Since this situation requires a higher demand for punctuality, cost may also vary depending on the weight, and type of goods being transported as well as the freight service provider
While there are many companies offering reliability of service when it comes to freight delivery nowadays, it is best to check the history of these companies and the feedback it has been given by companies who trust them for their business. A good freight company can deliver your goods where you need them to, but a great company can provide you options that are best for your business and adjusts the availability to your needs, not the other way around. Reliability includes settling the end-to-end process of your freight delivery service including permits and transition papers for transfers from state to state or to a different country, ensuring that all you need to do is give the word and wait for your goods to be shipped where and when you want them to.
This is what Corlett Express Freight Delivery Service can offer you. They are in more than 9 locations around Utah and with 10 years of experience to vouch for them, they are guaranteed to provide you the most reliable and seamless freight delivery service you are looking for for your business.
