--- title: Shipping Insights | Shipping & Freight Tips (6) description: Shipping & Freight Tips | Looking for insights into the world of trucking and logistics? Our blog covers everything from industry news to tips and tricks for optimizing your supply chain. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our expert analysis and insider knowledge will help you stay ahead of the curve. (6) --- # Shipping Tips, News, & Industry Insights May 16 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Top LTL Companies to Consider for Shipping | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-companies) It’s hard to know what to do when you’re new to the shipping world, especially LTL. With confusing... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-companies) Apr 21 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [3PL Companies: How They Support Freight Shipping | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/3pl-companies) Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, everyone has stress in their jobs. Creating... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/3pl-companies) Apr 19 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Freight Meaning and Shipping Basics | Moto Transportation Glossary](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-meaning) Freight – you hear the word used often in transportation and shipping, but what exactly is freight... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-meaning) Mar 8 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Working with a Freight Broker: What You Should Know](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/working-with-a-freight-broker) You’re busy. [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/working-with-a-freight-broker) Feb 28 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Choosing the Right Trucking Transportation Company | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/trucking-transportation-company) Did you know that over 90% of all consumer products and goods are estimated to be shipped either... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/trucking-transportation-company) Feb 24 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Top 10 Fuel Efficiency Tips for Freight Shipping | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10fueltips) There is no question that gas and diesel prices are on the rise. This can be a huge expense for... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10fueltips) Feb 11 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Choosing the Right Freight Forwarding Company | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-forward-company) Running a business is a complex undertaking. [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-forward-company) Jan 20 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Online Freight Broker Quotes: Fast & Easy | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/online-freight-broker-quotes) We’ve all been there. [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/online-freight-broker-quotes) Jan 12 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [LTL Meaning and When to Use It | ShipMoto Explained](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-meaning) What does LTL Stand For? LTL stands for "Less Than Truckload". [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-meaning) May 16 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Top LTL Companies to Consider for Shipping | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-companies) It’s hard to know what to do when you’re new to the shipping world, especially LTL. With confusing... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-companies) Apr 21 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [3PL Companies: How They Support Freight Shipping | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/3pl-companies) Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, everyone has stress in their jobs. Creating... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/3pl-companies) Apr 19 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Freight Meaning and Shipping Basics | Moto Transportation Glossary](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-meaning) Freight – you hear the word used often in transportation and shipping, but what exactly is freight... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-meaning) Mar 8 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Working with a Freight Broker: What You Should Know](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/working-with-a-freight-broker) You’re busy. [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/working-with-a-freight-broker) Feb 28 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Choosing the Right Trucking Transportation Company | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/trucking-transportation-company) Did you know that over 90% of all consumer products and goods are estimated to be shipped either... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/trucking-transportation-company) Feb 24 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Top 10 Fuel Efficiency Tips for Freight Shipping | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10fueltips) There is no question that gas and diesel prices are on the rise. This can be a huge expense for... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10fueltips) Feb 11 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Choosing the Right Freight Forwarding Company | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-forward-company) Running a business is a complex undertaking. [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freight-forward-company) Jan 20 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Online Freight Broker Quotes: Fast & Easy | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/online-freight-broker-quotes) We’ve all been there. [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/online-freight-broker-quotes) Jan 12 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [LTL Meaning and When to Use It | ShipMoto Explained](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-meaning) What does LTL Stand For? LTL stands for "Less Than Truckload". [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/ltl-meaning) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Blog", "blogPost" : [ { "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleSection" : [ "Shipping & Freight Tips" ], "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Moto" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-25", "datePublished" : "2022-05-16", "description" : "It’s hard to know what to do when you’re new to the shipping world, especially LTL. With confusing acronyms, industry terminology, and your shipping quality and company’s profit on the line – you can feel stressed out just thinking about it. The good news? We’re here to help! 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