DEFINITIONS

 

Shipper – The person with the item(s) to be shipped.

 

Consignee – The person who will receive the item(s).

 

Customer – The person paying for the shipment (also the most important person we know).

 

Dim weight – Dimensional weight (see “Air / Ocean Freight”)

 

B.O.L. – Bill of Lading, also known as the shipping papers or shipping documents.

 

Destination – Where the item(s) are to be delivered.

 

Origin – Where the item(s) are to be picked up,

 

Lift Gate - A platform on the trailer that moves up and down to lift heavy items from the ground to the truck bed. This is an additional cost service.

 

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