Freight terms, abbreviations and shipment-status reference

Reference library

• Freight glossary — plain-English definitions for common freight terms.
• Shipping abbreviations — BOL, POD, PRO, PO, LTL, FTL, TONU, OS&D and more.
• PRO, BOL and PO numbers — which number identifies what and which one to use when tracking.
• Tracking statuses — what common statuses mean and what they do not mean.
• Appointment terminology — FCFS, appointment required, delivery windows, live load, drop and hook and dock scheduling.
• FOB Origin vs FOB Destination — domestic U.S. delivery terms and risk-of-loss basics.

Dimensions and capacity

Trailer dimensions, pallet sizes and equipment weight limits are generated from the same data used by the calculators.

Use:

• Equipment guide
• Trailer types
• Pallet capacity tool

This prevents the reference library from creating a second set of numbers that can drift out of sync.

Related working resources

• Freight checklists
• OS&D checklist
• Bill of lading checklist
• Detention
• Accessorial charges
• LTL vs FTL
• Freight density tool