FREIGHT RESOURCE CENTER
Ship with fewer surprises.
Smart tools and quick guides for shippers who want to organize quote information, choose the right equipment, prepare freight correctly and understand common transportation terminology.
SMART SHIPPER TOOLS
Plan it. Check it. Then quote it.
Use the interactive workspace or open printable checklists for your shipping team.
Smart Freight Tools →Plain-English shipment parser, equipment recommender, density estimator and LTL-vs-FTL helper with quote handoff.Freight Quote Checklist →Lane, commodity, weight, dimensions, pallet count, equipment, timing and accessorial requirements.Bill of Lading Checklist →Shipper, consignee, commodity, weight, references, special handling and recordkeeping checks.Equipment GuideDry van, reefer, flatbed, box truck, sprinter/cargo van, LTL common carrier and drayage basics. LTL BasicsUnderstand palletized freight, dimensions, freight class/NMFC considerations, accessorials and pickup/delivery constraints. Accessorial GlossaryLiftgate, residential, limited access, detention, layover, inside delivery, appointment and other common charges. Import Handoff GuideWhat Blue Logistics needs when cargo moves from port/terminal into inland transportation or warehousing.
FAST PREP
Information that helps us quote faster.
Good freight data reduces back-and-forth and helps the team match the shipment with the right mode and equipment.
Lane
Exact pickup and delivery city/ZIP, plus any appointment or facility restrictions.
Freight
Commodity, total weight, dimensions, pallet/piece count, stackability and special handling.
Timing
Ready date, pickup window, delivery requirement, urgency and whether dates are flexible.
Still not sure what equipment you need?
Use the Smart Freight Tools or send the shipment details and we’ll help determine the best transportation option.