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Got 12-ft lumber in a pickup?

The boards should stay tight against the cab and be secured in at least two places. If they extend beyond the rear, use a red warning flag and check the strap tension again after a few miles.

The load needs attention after you leave too.

https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/how-to-transport-lumber

Lumber hauling starts before you hit the road.

Before leaving the yard, check your truck's payload capacity, inspect the anchor points, make sure your straps are rated for the load, and keep the weight centered.

A few minutes of preparation can make a big difference once the truck starts moving.

https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/how-to-transport-lumber

One of the biggest myths in trucking is that every company uses the same NAICS code.

They don't.

The correct classification depends on how your business operates.

Getting it right from the beginning can make registrations, financing, insurance, and compliance much smoother.

Read the full guide:

https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/naics-codes-for-trucking

Imagine applying for financing.

The lender asks,

"What does your business mainly do?"

That's exactly what your NAICS code represents.

It should describe your primary business activity, not every service you occasionally provide.

Here's how to choose the right one.

https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/naics-codes-for-trucking

Not every truck hauls the same freight.

Some move frozen food.

Some haul steel.

Some specialize in household moves.

They're all in trucking, but their business classifications aren't always identical.

Choosing the right NAICS code starts with understanding what your company actually does.

Read the guide:

https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/naics-codes-for-trucking

Local, FTL, & LTL Fleet Classifications of Trucking NAICS Codes Definitive trucking NAICS codes list. Find the correct business code for truck drivers, local box trucks, LTL fleets, and compare freight quotes live.

An owner-operator was excited to hit the road.

He bought the truck, secured insurance, and filed the paperwork.

Only later did he discover he had selected a business classification that didn't match how he actually operated.

It was a small mistake that meant more paperwork than necessary.

Choosing the correct NAICS code before filing can save time and frustration.

Learn more:
https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/naics-codes-for-trucking

A dispatcher can help move hundreds of loads every month without owning a single truck.

A trucking company may own dozens of trucks.

They both work in freight.

But they don't use the same NAICS code.

Understanding the difference between carriers and freight transportation arrangement businesses helps you register correctly from the start.

Read more:

https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/naics-codes-for-trucking

A trucking company in Dallas delivers pallets around the city.

Another drives coast to coast every week.

To most people, they're both "trucking companies."

To NAICS, they're classified differently.

Local operations and long-distance operations use different codes, and choosing the correct one matters when registering your business.

See which category fits your operation.

https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/naics-codes-for-trucking

A friend finally started his trucking company.

Everything was ready until one small question appeared on the registration form:

"What is your NAICS code?"

He almost picked the first trucking code he found.

That tiny decision affects much more than paperwork. It can impact financing, insurance, compliance, and how your business is classified.

Before you file anything, make sure you're using the right code for the type of trucking you actually do.

Read the complete guide:
https://www.freightrun.com/blog/post/naics-codes-for-trucking

Two shipments can have the same weight and very different shipping costs.

Why? The amount of trailer space they occupy is different.

Calculate your freight density in seconds with our free online tool.

https://www.freightrun.com/tools/density-calculator