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Truckload Shipping Guide
Planning, unloading, and detention on full and partial truckload liquidation freight.
Before you book
Confirm trailer access, turning radius, dock height, and unloading equipment. A 53' trailer needs real space to maneuver, and a load that cannot be unloaded becomes an expensive problem quickly.
Unloading windows and detention
Carriers allow a free unloading window, commonly one to two hours. Beyond that, detention is charged by the hour. Staff the unload before the trailer arrives.
Floor-loaded vs palletized
Palletized loads unload in under an hour with a forklift. Floor-loaded trailers can take a full day of hand unloading. Always check which one you are buying.