FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
While transportation primarily involves the physical movement of goods or people, logistics entails a wider array of tasks encompassing the comprehensive management of the entire supply chain process, including storage, cataloguing, handling, and packaging of goods.
Trucking typically refers to the transportation of goods using trucks or lorries over land. Freight, on the other hand, refers to the goods or cargo being transported, regardless of the mode of transportation used. So, while trucking is a specific method of transporting freight, freight is the general term for the goods being transported by any means, including trucks, trains, ships, or planes.
Consider factors such as the company’s experience, reputation, range of services offered, geographic coverage, technology capabilities, and customer support when selecting a logistics partner.
The cost of domestic transportation services may vary based on factors such as distance, shipment volume and weight, mode of transportation, fuel prices, toll charges, customs duties, and additional service requirements.