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You don’t need a full truckload to get your products out the door.

Sheer Will Optimize Your LTL Freight With Our LTL Freight Broker Services

It’s an issue that many shippers face: you have more than six pallets but less than a full truckload. Sometimes, these shipments need to ship to different customers. Full truckload carriers can help, but the shipping costs are usually more than you are willing to accept. Where you see a problem, Sheer Logistics sees an opportunity. 

We leverage our large network of carriers to find the right match and get your freight where it needs to go. Our team optimizes your load to give you the flexibility, cost effectiveness, and efficiency of a full-load option. Less than truckload shipping (LTL) requires technology, communication, proven techniques, and a 3PL provider you can trust.

Sheer Logistics provides a clear vision that enhances your transportation management. Our goal is to be your trusted supply chain management and logistics partner. Learn more about us or our leadership team and get to know Sheer.

Your transportation management system is the backbone of your logistics. Cloud-based TMS solutions have made it more affordable for smaller businesses to leverage powerful tools to manage and analyze their supply chains. Integration is the key. Sheer Logistics offers TMS integration services to make sure you deploy these solutions seamlessly with your existing systems.

“Sheer does a great job of partnering and communicating.”

– Director of Logistics and Transportation for a Sheer Client

Multi-Stop Consolidation

Using the latest technology, Sheer can plan and execute a multi-stop transportation program that makes sense for your shipping and your budget.

Dynamic Cross-docks

Cross-docking is an important LTL technique that reduces shipping costs, produces rapid turnaround, and makes sure your shipments get where they need to go.

Multi-Customer Collaboration

We leverage our strategic relationships with carriers to help our clients make the most of their LTL shipments and lower their overall shipping costs.

Stop Worrying About LTL Freight—Sheer Logistics Has a Logical, Cost-Effective Solution

We’re experts at simplifying the LTL freight process. Through our LTL freight broker services, we make sure you can make the right logistics decisions for your business.

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What Is LTL Freight Shipping and When Should You Use It?

LTL shipping requires more care and attention than a full truckload; while it reduces costs for shippers, it’s important to know exactly when to use it. LTL freight works best for cargo that:

  • Weighs 150 pounds or more
  • Is too large to parcel (take to the post office) but smaller than a truckload
  • Is palletized or crated
  • Is a fraction of the cost of a full truckload
  • Has flexible delivery times
  • Can have longer transit times than full truckload shipments

Sheer has established relationships with top carriers, which gives us the ability to ship anything anywhere it needs to go.

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Why Shippers Love Us

“Sheer is 100% mission critical to us.”
 

Sr. Dir. of Logistics & Customer Affairs

Global leader in wines & spirits

“We needed something more sophisticated. We had no technology in place before the TMS.”

VP of Supply Chain & Finance

Leading foodservice company

“Their system offered exactly what we needed without overcomplicating it.”

Logistics Manager

Large beef processor

“We had a team of people that didn’t believe they needed a 3PL. Sheer worked to overcome that.”

VP of Supply Chain

Leading Petfood Manufacturer

“If tomorrow Sheer wasn’t there for us, it could have catastrophic results. Sheer’s business acumen of our business is something that can’t be replaced.”

Dir. of Supply Chain Operations

Leading Foodservice Company

“We could pencil and paper it without Sheer for a few days, but just thinking about that is a nightmare.”

VP of Supply Chain & Finance

Leading Foodservice Company

“If we gave out annual vendor awards, Sheer would win every year.”

Dir. of Materials & Logistics

Global leader in plastics manufacturing

“It would be very difficult for me to replace what Sheer does for me today.”

Dir. of Supply Chain Operations

Global leader in engineered materials production

“They’re not buying the freight any cheaper than the big vendor. They’re just more open-book and have lower margins.”

COO

Innovative protein shake producer

“We had been using (another provider) for about 6-7 years. We needed something with more technological integration.”

VP of Operations

Leading polymer manufacturer

“They are transparent. The transparency with Sheer is probably the best. They don’t try to hide costs.”

Executive Dir. of Logistics

Top protein processor

“I value a smaller company that you are a big deal to.”

VP, Worldwide Supply Chain

Leading railcar parts manufacturer
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A Personalized Shipping Experience

When you call Sheer, you leverage our full team of logistics personnel while maintaining a single contact who will be there for all of your transportation needs. We understand that shipping is more than numbers. Your business can rely on us to minimize your risk, streamline your shipping, and find a logistics solution that makes sense. Our business is based on trust and we will do what it takes to earn that trust, including taking charge of your shipping needs, providing the best TMS technology, and serving as a 3PL option you can depend on.

How does freight management make your company better? Our complete guide to freight management is your introduction to what an experienced logistics provider can deliver, including lower costs, intelligent shipping, and flexible supply chains that support your entire organization.

Our Philosophy

Trust is the foundation of any successful business partnership. Learn more about how we build and maintain that trust and why Sheer Logistics is the freight brokerage that will help you move your products faster and smarter.

Our Philosophy

25,000+

Carriers in our network

25

Years average logistics experience of Sheer’s leadership team

$700MM+

Freight Under Management

8

Weeks standard TMS and Managed Transportation implementation timeline

1,000+

Established integrations with ERPs and point solutions 

FAQ

Freight companies specialize in the transportation of goods and materials by land, air, sea, or rail. Some freight companies also provide services such as warehousing, customs brokerage, shipment tracking and supply chain management.

LTL freight brokers are intermediaries that work with shippers and LTL carriers to facilitate the transportation of shipments that do not require a full truck.

If your LTL shipment is damaged or lost, you should act quickly and follow these steps:
  1.  Inspect the shipment and document loss and/or damages. If the damage is extensive, refuse the shipment.
  2.  Report the loss and/or damage to the carrier. Retain the damaged freight until the issue is resolved.
  3.  File a freight claim with the carrier, including all necessary documentation such as a copy of Bill of Lading (BOL), the delivery receipt, and photos of the damage.
  4.  If you used a freight broker, contact the broker for assistance navigating the claims process.
  5.  Follow up and track the progress of the claim.

LTL freight classes are determined by the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. Freight class is determined by four main factors: density, stowability, handling, and liability. While you can use freight class calculators and other resources to determine your freight class, consider consulting with your freight broker or LTL carrier to ensure your shipment is properly classified.

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