09/22/2026
Shipping small package and larger freight shipments can be stressful. A checklist for shipments is the key to a smooth experience for you, your team, the carrier and your customers. Take 10 minutes to document the essentials for a shipment. 1) which shipping supplies & where to find 2) how to check off packing slip 3) how to pack shipment 4) how measure properly 5) how to use a shipping scale 6) how to create the shipment 7) how to label shipment 8) where to stage for pickup 9) what to do if a carrier does not pick up 10) how to communicate tracking with your customer