5 Freight Shipping Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

5 Freight Shipping Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

Intro

Freight is changing fast — automation, compliance, and fuel costs are making every shipment more sensitive. Avoid these 5 costly mistakes this year:

1. Booking Too Late

Last-minute bookings = higher rates and fewer truck options.Book 2–5 days ahead when possible.

2. Not Vetting Carriers

Cheap doesn’t mean reliable.Make sure your carrier is:

• Licensed (DOT/MC)

• Insured

• Has live dispatch access

3. Skipping Load Details

Missing pallet count? Wrong weight?That could cost you detention time or even load rejection.

4. Ignoring Freight Class

LTL shipping uses freight classes.Get this wrong, and your rate could double from reclassification.

5. Not Planning for Weather/Seasonality

Winter + Q4 = chaos.Plan your routes and backups early.

Summary

Avoid mistakes by working with a trusted team that lives and breathes logistics.