Freightera

05/29/2026

One of the easiest ways to end up with unexpected freight charges is by missing important shipment details during quoting. Services like liftgates, residential delivery, appointments, limited access locations, and inside delivery can all affect your final freight cost. The good news is that most surprise fees can actually be avoided simply by selecting the right services upfront. 📦🚛

Check out some of the most common freight accessorials, when they apply, and what to look for before booking so your quote stays as accurate and predictable as possible. 👇

https://www.freightera.com/freight-shipping-guide/additional-services-in-freight-shipping

05/28/2026

Trade show shipping has a lot more happening behind the scenes than most people realize. 🚛📦

There are usually strict delivery times, extra paperwork, appointments, and a lot of coordination happening behind the scenes to make sure everything arrives exactly where it needs to be before the event starts ⏰👌

What is trade show shipping? Visit our illustrated freight glossary, where we explain freight terms in a simple way.

05/27/2026

A lot of good conversations came out of the Deloitte Transportation Summit 2026 last week. Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt joined leaders from transportation, technology, and government to talk about where freight and logistics are heading, from AI and smarter supply chains to more connected systems like the Physical Internet. Really exciting to see these ideas becoming part of bigger industry conversations and to be part of discussions about what comes next for freight in Canada. 🚛🙏

CEO Eric Beckwitt joined Canadian transportation and technology leaders to discuss AI, freight innovation, and supply chain resilience.

05/26/2026

If the freight can’t fit on a standard trailer, that’s where a step deck comes in. Its lowered deck design makes it possible to move taller cargo that would otherwise be difficult (or impossible) to ship safely. Just a little logistics knowledge for your day! 🚛 📦 ☺️ 👇

What is a step deck trailer? Find out that and more with our visual freight glossary, where we post definitions regularly!

05/25/2026

Monday motivation? Hearing that we made someone’s first freight shipment feels easy.😊📦

First-time freight shipping can feel a little intimidating. Pallets, quotes, carrier options, pickup windows, accessorials…😵

Receiving a comment like this is exactly the kind of experience we want people to have with Freightera: supportive and stress-free from start to finish! 💙🚛

05/22/2026

Fuel prices affect a lot more than people sometimes realize. When diesel prices go up, shipping costs usually go up too. And when fuel prices change, freight rates can suddenly look very different even for the exact same shipment. ⛽🚛

That’s where fuel surcharges come in, and they can feel pretty confusing if you’re not dealing with freight every day. One carrier may calculate fuel one way, while another does it completely differently. Some charge by mile, some use percentages, and that’s often why two quotes can end up looking nothing alike. 📦

We hear questions about this all the time, so in our latest guide, we tried to explain fuel surcharges in a simpler and more approachable way. What they actually are, why they exist, why they keep changing, and how they affect the final freight price you see. 💙

Learn what fuel surcharges are, how carriers calculate them, and why freight rates change with diesel prices.

05/21/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for customers like Ren! 💙

Behind every shipment is a real person or business counting on things to go right. That’s why our team always does its best to make shipping feel smoother and less stressful from start to finish. 🚛⏱️🤗

Thank you for trusting Freightera and for letting us be part of your journey. 🙏

05/20/2026

Behind every shipment, there’s a real person or business depending on things to arrive safely and on time. Someone is waiting on inventory, preparing orders, keeping shelves stocked, or simply trying to keep their day running smoothly. 🚛💙

That’s why even small shipping terms can end up being important. One term that comes up often in cross-border freight is “Port of Exit.” It’s simply the place where cargo leaves one country before continuing on to the next destination. 📦🌍

What is the port of exit in freight? Find out that and much more on our regularly updated freight term glossary!

05/19/2026

Ever wondered why the price for the same shipment can change from one day to the next? 📦

Freight rates are influenced by many moving parts, including truck availability, fuel prices, timing, weather, and overall market demand. Sometimes a standard quote is the better fit for stable, predictable pricing, while spot pricing can help you take advantage of current market conditions.

Check out the differences between standard and spot freight quotes, what affects pricing behind the scenes, and when each option may make the most sense for your shipment. 🚛👇

https://www.freightera.com/freight-shipping-guide/standard-vs-spot-dynamic-freight-quotes

05/18/2026

Monday motivation? Happy customers! 😊⭐

A huge thank you to Shaun for the kind words and trust. We know shipping can sometimes feel stressful or overwhelming, so hearing that our team was able to help and make the experience smoother truly means a lot to us. 🙏💙