Freight Sidekick · Resource Library
Everything you need to quote, pack, and ship freight.
Plain-English guides, quick references, and free calculators for LTL and truckload — from first pallet to full RFP.
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Guides
Learn the playbook
Step-by-step how-tos and pricing references for planning a shipment.
Shipping Cost Guides
2026 rate ranges and cost drivers by mode — LTL, pallet, truckload, flatbed, reefer, step deck, and more.
Trailer Types & Dimensions
Every full-truckload trailer — dimensions, weight capacity, and which one fits your freight, with a trailer finder.
How to Ship a Pallet
The step-by-step LTL process: measure and weigh, set freight class, package and wrap, BOL, and pickup.
Freight Delivery Receipt
What to inspect, what to write on the receipt, and when to refuse a damaged shipment.
Residential Freight Delivery
Shipping to a house: what residential, liftgate, and limited access each cover, what they cost, and no-dock options.
Small Business Freight Shipping
Choose the right mode, control costs, and quote freight without a dedicated logistics team.
Freight Class Guide
How NMFC freight class and density work, and why they drive your LTL price.
References
Look it up fast
The quick references you'll reach for mid-quote.
Free tools
Run the numbers
Size up a load, estimate freight class and transit time, or generate a BOL — no account required.
Freight Quote
Create and save your freight quotes.
Quote from a document or image
Upload any document with your shipment on it — a PO, BOL, packing list, even a photo — and get a freight rate.
Bill of Lading Generator
Create and save your BOL's.
Truckload Calculator
Calculate how many trucks you need for your shipment based on item dimensions and weight.
Linear Feet Calculator
Convert dimensions or cubic feet to estimate the linear feet for your shipment.
Freight Class Calculator
Calculate your freight class based on density, dimensions, and weight to determine accurate NMFC codes.
Shipping Time Calculator
Calculate shipping transit times based on many factors.
Fuel Surcharge Calculator
Calculate your fuel surcharge.
Route Planner
Plan and optimize multi-stop routes for cars or commercial trucks.
Dimensional Weight Calculator
Calculate DIM weight to find your chargeable shipping weight.
Keep reading
Go deeper
Long-form articles and side-by-side mode comparisons.
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