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Freight tools
Calculators
Freight class & dimensional weight calculator
Density-based estimate. Carrier classification may differ for specific commodities.
Pallet & trailer space calculator
Estimated linear feet required: 20 ft of a 53' trailer.
Agent economics calculator
Compare your current split and overhead against a Freight-Tec agent split.
Guides
Trailer capacity & reefer temperatures
Trailer capacity guide
- 53' dry vanUp to 26 pallets floor-loaded · 45,000 lbs
- 53' reeferUp to 24 pallets · 43,500 lbs
- 48' flatbed48' x 8.5' deck · 48,000 lbs
- Step deck37' lower deck · up to 10' legal height
- RGN / lowboyHeavy machinery · permitted loads
- Sprinter vanUp to 3 pallets · 3,000 lbs
Reefer temperature guide
- Frozen foods-10°F to 0°F
- Ice cream-20°F
- Fresh produce34°F to 38°F
- Dairy34°F to 38°F
- Protect from freeze35°F minimum
- Floral33°F to 36°F
Confirm required temperatures with your consignee before booking.
Glossary
Freight terms, plainly
BOL
Bill of lading — the contract of carriage and shipment record.
POD
Proof of delivery — signed receipt confirming the freight arrived.
Detention
Charge for time a driver waits beyond the free window.
Drayage
Short-haul container move to or from a port or rail ramp.
Accessorial
Any charge beyond linehaul: liftgate, layover, extra stop.
FTL / LTL
Full truckload versus less-than-truckload shipping.
Market insights
Lane and capacity commentary is published as it is verified — we do not post generic market filler.
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