The trucking industry in the United States is strictly regulated when it comes to weight and weight distribution over axles through a general framework for interstate commercial traffic (interstate freeways, U.S. highways and state highways). However, the individual state limits, which can be lower or higher than federal limits, change the parameters and configuration of loading. Depending on the distance, route and the location of the final destination, it can be a tough exercise to define the maximum weight. That is the main reason why most cargo shippers play safe: they load under a general "safe" limit to avoid additional charges but they also lose the benefit of reducing the total freight cost per shipped ton.
When shipments are handled to or from the United States, the foodcareplus™ system basically advises its customers how much cargo weight they can load in a container for delivery at its final destination. This first advice comes at no extra cost. Moreover, it advises how much additional cargo could be taken into a container at what additional charge to process and handle the truck permits. The additional charge varies depending on the arrival port and how many and which states the container will be crossing to deliver the cargo. In some states the service may not be available and strictly subject to terms and conditions.
A few days prior to arrival in the United States, the foodcareplus™ reefer inbound team - located in Chicago, IL - takes the necessary preparations to have a designated truck permitted for delivery of the maximized weight legitimately. Permits are processed with each individual State's office of the Department of Transportation before the actual drayage of the container from the arrival port (or inland terminal) takes place.
foodcareplus™ has proven customers to save freight cost (per shipped ton) up to 8% using the MaxWeight system.
