Freight Blog

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Plain-English freight and trucking guides from Ovation Transportation in Lexington, KY.

FTL vs. LTL: Which Freight Option Fits Your Shipment?

A plain-English comparison of full truckload and less-than-truckload freight: cost, transit time, handling, and when each one makes sense.

October 22, 20264 min read

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The details a carrier needs to quote your load correctly, and the accessorial charges to ask about before you ship.

October 15, 20264 min read

How flatbed loads are secured, what can and cannot ship on a flatbed, and how to prepare your freight for pickup.

October 8, 20264 min read

Packaging, labeling, and paperwork steps that help freight load faster and arrive undamaged.

October 1, 20263 min read

Why Lexington is a strong freight hub, how its interstate access helps transit times, and how to plan local and long-haul shipments.

September 24, 20264 min read

When an expedited truckload is the right call, how it works, and how to plan for urgent shipments.

September 17, 20263 min read

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