Post, Freight and Carriers

Why do freight trains sometimes have locomotives at the back? Why do freight trains sometimes have locomotives at the back? Over the past couple of days I saw a bunch of freight trains that had a few locomotives in the front and also a couple in the back. What's the point?

How is freight business and should i start it? How is freight brokerage business? Is it a good business to start? I have no experience but willing to get training. Is it a good business?

Does anyone think a harbor freight air compressor is good or stay away? I am looking at buying a air compressor and harbor freight is the cheapest and the best it seams they sale this brand called central pneumatic. The air compressor is 21 gallons and is a 3hp motor. It also has a 7 scfm @ 40 and a 4.9 @ 90 and a 4.3 @ 115 is this a good air compressor from harbor freight. Or should i stay away from the brand.

How are air freight companies paid? How are small air freight companies paid? By pound, or some other way? How much do they recieve normally? Im talking about a caravan or a 206. can you be more specific?

How often does the freight train go through Carrollton Texas? How often does the freight train go through Carrollton Texas on the tracks that cross Josey Lane just south of Keller Springs Road? I think it's the BNSF line.

Is it possible to hop on board a freight train still? It happened during the Great Depression and people don't associate hobos as guys who jump on board a freight train anymore shouldn't they still do that? Like I've said in that one question I've always had the thought of doing that myself when I had thoughts of running away from home. So is it possible to ride the rails on a freight train anymore?

I think freight and passenger rail take different approaches to track laying. What are they? Freight seems to have a fast and cost effective approach. While passenger rail seems to take forever. This deals with the US railroad.

What is the best school to go to if I wanted to become a freight conductor for csx in Mobile, Alabama? I am trying to become a freight conductor for csx in Mobile, Alabama. However, I know that I don't have the training that I need, but so far I have been unable to find any information about the school that csx sends it's employees to.

What is a great way to kick start my freight brokering business? I am a freight broker and i want to get a kick start on my business. Are there any businesses out there for me

Does this exist in the air freight business? In the trucking industry, as an independent trucker, you can call up a broker and get loads with out being tied to one company. Can you do that in the air freight business. For instance, if I were to by a Cessna caravan are there brokers that I could move freight for or do I have to be leases to a single company?

How much on average would it cost to ship/freight any early 1980s video arcade machine from USA-London? Hi everybody.. What is generally the approximate cost of safely having a 1980's retro arcade machine (pac-man/Defender/Space Invaders etc) shipped from USA-London,UK?..Can anybody reccommend any reputable trusted companies that ship/freight safely and securely from the USA...Does it usually depend on which USA state it comes from? Can you have the shipment sent to Dover or Southampton,UK? Thanks,much appreciated Oz_Tin

What is the advantage of using a broker as opposed to a carrier for hauling freight? When dealing with transportation and moving full truck load and LTL freight throughout the U.S., what is the advantage with using a broker? Some companies say they love using brokers, others say they hate them. Why would you and why wouldn't you?

Commerical furniture delivery - How do you send coffee tables by freight? I am in the process of setting up a small furniture making business and I need to know how do you go about sending coffee tables etc that are not flat- packed. I would imagine that you would bubble-wrap the items and then get a freight company like Fedex to pick them up. Is it that easy? Should I consider putting these type of items in crates. The coffee tables I have made would be sent out lndividually to customers. They are not overly expensive and really not that large. But would Fedex etc accept this type of furniture without being crated. If it is OK to send just by bubble-wrapping, what is the best way to do this to ensure the items does not get damaged? I would also be sending out the coffee tables etc to international customers.

How to pick a freight (trucking) company? I have recently started a business and was wondering the best way to evaluate and select a freight (trucking) company to use. Anyone have experience with this? Will they give you accurate price quotes for different cities or areas? Any info appreciated as I don't know much about trucking companies.

How much does a freight handler make working at home depot? My husband is going for a second interview on thursday, and I'm very excited. I'm just worried that they won't offer him much. He put down 11$, and they gave him a second interview, so I guess it can't be all bad. Anyone else working nights as a freight handler, and what do you make?

How do I become a freight broker or agent? I would like to become a freight broker can anybody give me advise?

who is accountable for cargo, the freight forwarder or the transport carrier? who is accountable for cargo, the freight forwarder or the transport carrier?

What is the difference between Cash on Delivery and Freight on Delivery mode of dispatch? I guess Cash on delivery means you have to pay frieght amount as well as material value whereas in Freight on delivery basis you just pay Freight amount . please clarify!

Do I need to solicit a freight company or does the wholesaler already have? I am trying to export from China to Argentina for the first time and they told me that prices per item include FOB. Do I have to supply them with a freight company in China or do they already have one they work with?

In the 1980s you could get an airline ticket to travel on freight airlines can u still get these/? back in the 1980s you could go fed ex dhl UPS and Other freight airlines.. can the public still get these tight discounted fares?

How can you become a freight broker and how much money could be made depending on if one is successful or not? My boyfriend is really interested in starting a business with me and he wants me to try and become a freight broker, because he is an owner operator and he can work with me and make enough money to be upper class. I don't know if this is true. Is anyone a freight broker and what kind of experience does it take? Did you make really good money?

What is the difference between a third party logistics provider and a transportation/freight broker? As I understand it, companies outsource their logistics activities to a 3PL provider which takes care of all of that clients logistics functions. But what is a transportation/freight broker? Are they just a company that will match a carrier with a shipper for the lowest price, but not necessarily take over the entire logistics process? Are they just a quick fix while a 3PL provider is a long term deal?

How do I get a job on a freight or cargo ship? Well, I'm still young, 24, and I've lost nearly everything I owned and everyone in my life. My parents are the only people I can really still talk to. I'm a writer and traveler and I think I am done with the states for a while. What I want to do is get on a cargo or freight ship and wokr there for a while. A few years preferably. See a bit of the world, see the sea and get myself into better shape. I'm an adventurer at heart and I have spent the last seven years of my life traveling around. I really feel a calling to this and I want to dedicate myself to it. So, where do I go from here? I live in Tallahassee, Florida. I have no previous ship experience but for a deckboy I wouldn't really need any. I would prefer a non US ship if possible, but I will take whatever I can get. Any help you good folk could give me would be appreciated.

How much would it cost the freight of 25lbs motor, from Lincoln NE., USA to Philippines? I just want to know the freight charge of this stuff by ; air-freight and by shipping-vessel.

How can I find out what freight and insurance costs will be to ship products from China to US? I'm working on a business plan to ship "flowering tea" into the U.S. from China so that I can start a business here in Arizona selling flowering tea to the resorts and spas that abound in this area. I need to find out how much insurance costs will be on the shipment as well as what freight costs will be if I have it shipped by air to my house here in Arizona. I need these numbers today! :-( Help!

Answering customer service enquiries in the freight and logistics industry? I do customer services in the freight and logistics industry and sometimes customers ring up and ask (and sometimes not politely) where their shipment is. What do I say to them that will a) keep them satified and b) keep me happy at the end of the day? Any websites to overcome this problem?? What rights as a customer service representative do I have?

What is a freight broker? How does one become a freight broker? How do they develop clients? Is there any software out there for Freight Brokerage? Please don't answer unless you have something intelligent to contribute.

How do you find rates to offer shippers, when you are a freight broker? Is there a website that brokers use to come up with the rates for shippers to move there freight for them? Or how do you know how much to offer a shipper if you want to broker loads for them?

How many days does it take for a Honda Accord to ship from freight from Tokyo, Japan to Long Beach, CA United? How many days does it take for a Honda Accord to ship from freight from Tokyo, Japan to Long Beach, CA United States?

What is the governing body for the US freight industry? Is there a government or private-sector overseer for freight and parcel companies in the United States? I want to enter a complaint about the way an international consignment that originated in the US was handled. What official body would handle such a case?

Being a shipping executive can you help me to be part of a shipping and freight forwarding group? I work for a freight forwarding company as a business development executive.I would like to interact with similar people from the same industry worlwide.We could exchange views , discuss trends and study the different markets.

Is there a place in Memphis to buy surplus freight from trucking companies? I heard of a place in Memphis where you can buy excess freight from the trucking companies that have been written off on their insurance due to a wreck or whatever reason. Anybody know of this? I heard that maybe "port" might be in the name. Inquiring minds want to know.

What should I do if I get stuck in a freight elevator? Someone at my work got stuck in the freight elevator overnight because nobody could hear him scream.

Do you know a good freight forwarding company from San Francisco to Hawaii? Looking to move from San Francisco to Hawaii. I am looking for a freight forwarding company that can move all my furniture by sea to hawaii, any suggestions?

How will you Record an entry for FOB destination and Freight prepaid? How will you Record an entry for FOB destination and Freight prepaid?

What is the freight on my iPhone 3G order? It says I ordered the iPhone 3G and freight, I hope this isn't a dumb question, i'm just not sure what the freight is.

I need a simple costing formula for apportioning freight cost to each item in a shipment.? For example, I bought a shipment of office supplies consisting of 10 different items the invoice is $2000.00 The freight cost is $200.00. I already know the cost of each of the 10 items from the vendor's invoice but i need to add a portion of the freight to each item to get the to get the total unit cost of each line item.

A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of? A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of 5.1 m/s. Just as an empty box car passes him, the fugitive starts from rest and accelerates at a = 1.2 m/s^2 to his maximum speed of 5.8 m/s How long does it take him to catch up to the empty box car? What is the distance traveled to reach the box car?

What company is the most efficient in freight to India from California? I would be flexible between air or sea freight. the contents are beverages for distribution.

How Much Can You Make Being a Freight Agent? If you had a job workiing part-time as a freight agent, how much money can you make monthly? Please Help!!!! Thank You.

How difficult is it to convert regular freight train tracks to commuter train tracks, like light rail? I'm curious about why there seems to be so little use of commuter trains on normal freight railroad tracks. Is this an issue of compatibility or who owns the railroad tracks?

What is a freight forwarding specialist? Can anybody tell me What is a freight forwarding specialist and what exactly do they do? Detail will be highly appreciated.

Is there a way to overcome your stage freight? I doubt i even spelled fright ,freight ,whatever right . . . anyways, On February 8, I have to do a poem and memorize it. Then, I have to say it in front of tons of people. How can i overcome my stage freight [spell check]? Oh , and any ideas on what i should write my poem about?

What is the difference between a Truck Dispatcher and Freight Broker (EXPERT NEEDED)? I am in a leagal dispute with my former employer in which I worked as a freight broker. One of the carriers I used as a broker asked me if I knew of someone to become his personal dispatcher. I then set up a company and my g/f handeled the dispatching service from her home. My employer then terminated me and is sueing me because they claim I set up a competivie business against him. I would like the thoughts of other Transportation Industry Pros on this. If anyone could help or send information about this issue I would be very gratefull. Thank You All.

is booking of freight in smalls in Indian Railways is discontinued? A smalls consignment means those consignment that constitues less than a wagon load. Is freight booking in smalls discontinued or is still continuing. Can any one help regarding circulars / notification / orders from Railways, about this.

Which gets better ton-miles per gallon of fuel: a typical freight train or a typical tractor trailor? A ton-mile means a ton of cargo carried for one mile. The purpose of the question is to help determine whether we can save oil, especially diesel fuel, by shifting some of the interstate freight traffic from trucks to railroads.

Is freight/shipping considered part of Cost of Goods Sold? I am preparing our record-books for tax purposes and I'm not sure if the freight/shipping cost is part of COGS or considered a seperate expense. I'm guessing this also affects the End of Year Inventory.

I need money to get training to become a freight broker? I have bad credit and I want to go to a school that offers a one week class to train me to become a freight broker which cost $4000.00 plus I need money to travel to the school and for a place to stay when I get there. I have not found any place that leands money to go to a school like this. Does anyone know were I could find a loan to go to this school. I work hard but don't make much money this is why I want to go to this school so I can better my life and do something I will enjoy doing. I know the cost sounds a lot but it is well worth what they teach and it includes softwear that I will need to beable to do the job plus they help find a brokerage that will work with me untile I can go out on my own if I choose to.

Anyone hear of a company called Network Freight located in Massachusettes? They are a freight brokerage company and I can't find any information on them.

How will I get the landed cost (purchase cost+freight)of a product (overseas purchase) working with Tally 5.4? Suppose I purchased a machine for USD50,000 and incurred an air freight of USD 1,000 and a customs duty of USD 500. I want to get the total cost of the machine so as to set my selling price. In the stock summary, is there any option to show this? Also the expenses must be shown in the Trading Account Also. Please give me a valuable solution.

Is it safe to ship electronic using ocean freight? Hi, I am confused, I am leaving the states going back home (Kuwait) and am planning to send my stuff such as (imac 24", ps3, wii and a lot of books and other electronics) .. Do you have any idea if it is safe to send my stuff using Ocean freight ?

Do you know how to forecast freight cost ? I need to set a plan for reducing freight cost from now to the next 10 years but I don't have any information or assumption on that. Please suggest what info. I should need to forecast freight cost and where to get it. By the way, we ship product with bulk containers (22 ton/container).

How much does an actual train car cost used? Just a basic freight-train car.? I want to buy a freight train car and live in it while paying to be shipped around the country. What would be the best way to go about this? How much does a used freight car cost, and where would I get one?

Is there a site that tracks freight train movement in real time? I have noted sites that allow you to track airline traffic in real time. Does anyone know of a similar site(s) for passenger/freight trains?

Choosing the best customs broker for your freight? What specifics does one look for when they are deciding who should be their customs broker for importing and exporting freight from the United States or Canada??? Which ways can a Customs Broker add value for their customers?

does anyone have information about passenger travel on freight or cargo planes? i remember hearing once that passenger travel is possible on freight or cargo planes. is this true? perhaps it is no longer a possibility since 9/11. any help would be appreciated.

Is Golden Security and Freight Services ltd a safe parcel delivery service? Golden Security and Freight Services ltd a UK courier service company?

Can anyone recommend a national truck freight shipper? Hi, I'm starting my online website very soon. I need to find a good truck freight shipper for domestic U.S that is not price exorbitant. My product is large furniture, generally between 150-350 lbs (like TV armoires). I need a delivery company that can pick up at my house and deliver directly to the customers. I'm desparate for good suggestions. Thanks!

How will I get the landed cost (purchase cost+freight)of a product (overseas purchase) working with Tally 5.4? Suppose I purchased a machine for USD50,000 and incurred an air freight of USD 1,000 and a customs duty of USD 500. I want to get the total cost of the machine so as to set my selling price. In the stock summary, is there any option to show this? Also the expenses must be shown in the Trading Account Also. Please give me a valuable solution.

Shipping/freight forwarding or switch to another industry? I am previously in freight forwarding industry. I have been offered a job in the same industry with better prospect. I wondering that should I accept the job offer. Or I just switch to another industry starting from zero again? Am actually boring of paper work and desk-bound job. And now is finding a job that I really want - the job that more active and is best can travel. Need some serious advise. Thank you.

How does freight forwarding differs from cargo movement?? I have to write up about 2 sections of a company. One is about Cargo movement. Other is about freight forwarding. I can't make the difference between the two :((

Where do freight brokers get the shipments that they pass down to truckers? I deal with a few truckers and we always discuss the industry and how they get their shipments from brokers. My question is, where do these brokers get the shipments?

How can find a freight forwarder parterner in other country? I am a chinese freight forwrder.oversea department,we can take the best rate from china to other country.MSC tianjin booking agent.but who can tell me how to find a partner directly except(no one like reply mine).pls introduce some freight forwarder forum,yahoomessage,msn,skype or website to me.thank you.this is leo.skype:yuezhijun1.thanks again. Kind thanks for you reply.pls write down your skype or msn id.so that we can chat online.same.we search a agent who have strong power in spain.(valenci,barcelona prot) to handle our regular cargoes.better can support our the best rate on MSC service from tianjin,xingang port to there.the sea freight collect.welcome all world freight forwarders.don't hesitate to join our. Leo Yue Overseas Department MSN:juchuanwuliu-yzj@hotmail.com YAHOOMESSAGE:freightforwareder@yahoo.com SKYPE:yuezhijun1 Globe Success Int'l Transportation Ltd ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Add: 902-904, Henghua Building, No.501 Dagu South Rd, Hexi District, Tianjin, China TEL: 86-22-85582150-230/229 FAX: 86-22-58383618 HP:86-135 0205 5543 Email: zjyue@globesuccess.com.cn Web: www.globesuccess.com.cn

how do you determine shipping classes for freight? i want to ship furniture to other states. fedex and ups require shipping classes to give you rate quotes. you can get these i think by looking at the master freight table. my computer shows me a blank page when i go there. i had adobe 4.0 and upgraded to 6.0 yet nothing happens. any ideas?

how does the freight train system work? i live in L.A., and whenever i drive to palm springs, along the 10 i see dozens fo freight trains, both long and small. some are moving others just sit there for hours. and there are sometimes lone cars sitting there, and sometimes groups of them not connected to any trains. im just curious about them. they dont run like any other transportation system i know does anyone know a website which can explain how trains move through the country, and why they leave some cars behind?

Does anyone know anything about being a freight broker? I am thinking about attending Transport Training of America to learn to be a freight broker. Has anyone ever heard of this course? Any information on being a freight Broker would be helpful.