Frequently Asked Questions

Freight Squad arranges full truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, heavy haul, refrigerated, intermodal, and bulk freight shipping across the United States. We work with shippers in manufacturing, food and beverage, construction, and industrial sectors, matching every load to the right equipment, transportation provider, and price.

A third-party logistics provider, or 3PL, manages logistics activities for a shipper. A transportation-focused 3PL coordinates services such as freight quoting, transportation provider selection, dispatch, shipment tracking, and delivery support so the shipper does not have to manage each provider relationship separately.

Full truckload usually makes sense once you have around 10 or more pallets, or freight that fills more than half a trailer. It's also the better choice for time-sensitive shipments and freight that you don't want transferred at terminals. Below that volume, LTL is typically more cost-effective because you only pay for the space your freight occupies.

LTL freight rates depend on freight class, total weight, dimensions, distance, and any accessorial services. A misclassified shipment can change the rate significantly after pickup, which is why getting the class right matters. Send us your origin, destination, pallet count, weight, dimensions, and commodity, and we'll come back with an accurate freight shipping quote.

Flatbed shipping rates depend on the lane, weight, dimensions, tarping requirements, and current capacity in the market. Most domestic flatbed loads price by the mile, with adjustments for fuel, oversized permits, and tarping when needed. The fastest way to get an accurate flatbed freight quote is to send us your origin, destination, dimensions, and weight.

Freight usually needs heavy haul trucking when it exceeds standard legal dimensions or weight limits, or when it requires specialized trailers such as lowboys, RGNs, step decks, extendables, or multi-axle configurations. Send us the dimensions, weight, commodity, and loading requirements and we can identify the right equipment.

Intermodal typically beats truckload on lanes over 600 miles, especially in tight truckload markets. Under 600 miles, the cost of drayage on both ends usually eats the rail savings. We can look at your specific lane and tell you whether intermodal is the better economic choice.

It depends on the material. Free-flowing powders and pellets typically need pneumatic trailers. Grain and feed move in hopper bottoms. Construction materials like sand and gravel move in end dumps. Food-grade or pharma-grade products require trailers certified for those uses. Tell us what you're shipping and we'll match the right equipment.

It depends on the commodity. Frozen freight typically runs at zero degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Fresh produce, dairy, and meat run between 33 and 40 degrees. Some commodities like bananas and tropical fruits need warmer, more specific ranges. Pharma cold chain ranges vary by product. We confirm setpoints with the shipper before dispatch.