1. The less than truckload freight is very suitable for the special requirements of the commodity circulation, such as the variety is complex, the quantity is small and the batch is large, the price is heavy, the time is urgent, and the arrival stations are scattered, which complements the shortage of vehicle transportation. At the same time, less than carload transportation can also effectively cooperate with passenger transport, undertake the transportation of luggage and parcels, and timely solve the backlog of luggage and parcels to be transported, facilitating the travel of passengers
2. Less than truckload freight is flexible and can be used in all corners of the society, and the volume is unlimited. It can be a few tons more or a few kilograms less, and it can also be checked on the spot. The procedures are simple and the delivery is fast. It can shorten the delivery time of goods and accelerate the capital turnover. This is particularly important for competitive, seasonal and much-needed sporadic cargo transportation.
3. With the development of the market economy and the Internet, the national economy has presented a pattern of sustained and healthy development, and the market is increasingly prosperous. More and more finished products and semi-finished products in the means of production and Chinese and foreign goods in the means of consumption have entered the circulation field, resulting in a sharp increase in the volume of sporadic goods. Under the new situation, the development of less than truckload transportation is of great significance for promoting the development of market economy and meeting the growing transportation needs.
Characteristics of less than carload cargo transportation
1. Flexible
Less than carload transportation is suitable for goods with various varieties, small batches, multiple batches, urgent time and scattered arrival; For competitive and seasonal goods transportation, its flexibility can achieve door-to-door pickup, delivery to home, simple procedures, effectively shorten the delivery time of goods, accelerate capital turnover, etc.
2. Instability
The cargo flow, quantity and flow direction of less than carload cargo transportation are uncertain, especially due to the differences of products and prices in different regions. In addition, they are random due to seasonal influences and the macro policies of government departments. It is difficult to bring them into the scope of plan management by means of transportation contracts.
3. Organization complexity
There are many links in the transportation of less than carload goods, with various types of goods, different specifications, meticulous operation techniques, and relatively high requirements for cargo stowage and loading. Therefore, as the main executor of the less than truckload cargo transportation operation – enterprise business outlets or freight stations, it is quite complicated to complete a lot of business organization work, such as confirming the quality of less than truckload cargo and cargo volume loading.
4. Higher unit transportation cost
In order to meet the requirements of less than truckload cargo transportation, the freight station shall be equipped with certain warehouses, cargo racks, platforms, corresponding loading, unloading, handling, stacking machines and tools and special box cars. In addition, compared with the whole vehicle cargo transportation, there are many turnover links of less than carload cargo, which is more prone to cargo damage and cargo shortage, and the compensation cost is relatively high, thus leading to the higher cost of less than carload cargo transportation.
Procedures for consignment: consignment of less than carload goods
(1) When handling the transportation of less than carload goods, the shipper shall fill in the “Transportation Bill of Less than carload Goods”. The waybill must be written clearly.
If the shipper voluntarily insures the goods against automobile cargo transportation insurance and insured transportation, it shall be indicated in the waybill.
The particulars specified by the shipper shall come into force with the signature and seal of both parties after the carrier’s consent.
(2) The packaging of less than carload goods must comply with the provisions and requirements of the State and the transportation department. For goods that do not meet the packaging standards and requirements, the shipper shall improve the packaging. For goods that will not cause pollution and damage to transportation equipment and other goods, if the shipper insists on the original packaging, the shipper shall indicate in the “Special Items” column that it will bear the possible damage.
(3) When consigning dangerous goods, their packaging shall strictly comply with the Rules for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road issued by the Ministry of Communications; The transportation of easily polluted, damaged, perishable and fresh articles shall be handled according to the agreement of both parties, and the packaging must strictly comply with the provisions of the agreement of both parties.
(4) Dangerous, embargoed, restricted and valuable articles shall not be included in the consignment of ordinary less than carload goods.
(5) The consignor shall also submit relevant certificates for consigning the less than truckload goods that are prohibited or restricted by government laws and regulations, as well as those that require public security, health quarantine or other permit certificates.
(6) When consigning, the shipper shall attach cargo labels with uniform transportation numbers at both ends of each cargo. For goods requiring special handling, stacking and storage, the storage and transportation instruction signs shall be affixed at the obvious places of the goods, and shall be indicated in the “Special Items” column of the waybill.
Truck loading precautions
The main function of freight cars is to load goods. Therefore, drivers should pay more attention to how to load goods according to regulations. Pay attention to the following points when loading:
The loaded articles shall not be spilled or scattered.
The cargo mass shall not exceed the approved loading mass of the vehicle, that is, the allowable loading mass marked on the driving license.
The length and width of the goods shall not exceed the carriage.
The height of cargo is regulated in two cases: first, the load of heavy and medium trucks and semi trailers is not more than 4 meters from the ground, and the vehicle carrying containers is not more than 4.2 meters; Second, except for the first case, the load of other trucks shall not exceed 2.5 meters from the ground.
The carriage of a truck shall not carry passengers. On urban roads, freight vehicles can carry 1~5 temporary workers in their carriages if there is a safe place left; When the load height exceeds the carriage rail, no people shall be carried on the goods.
Post time: Dec-16-2022