Freight Transportation

Freight transportation is the process of transporting goods, commodities and cargo in bulk from one point to another, almost anywhere in the world. It can be transported domestically or internationally by land, air or sea. Freight shipping options include air, ocean, ground and rail shipping, or intermodal, which is a combination of any of these modes.  The freight shipping process typically involves multiple freight carriers, freight brokers, freight forwarders and often times dispatchers working together to ensure that a shipment gets from point A to point B as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. 

There are several agencies within the government that impact the transportation industry. The Department of Transportation (DOT), as the name suggests, is the primary regulatory agency for transportation in the United States. It is the largest and most recognizable agency that influences the industry.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a division of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) which governs all transportation-related industries such as trucking, shipping, railroads, and airlines.

Professional Business Solutions provide services that are tailored to meet your transportation needs in order to stay in compliance with these regulatory agencies. Whether it's filing your Motor Carrier Authority,  Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes (HVUT Form 2290), assisting with audits or even becoming your Consortium Third Party Administrator (C/TPA), we have you covered.

If you would also like to find out how you can play a major role in the freight transportation industry, by taking one of our dispatching classes, acquiring your Commercial Driver's License, driving for a company, or becoming your own operator, click the FREE CONSULTATION link, go to Classes/Events and schedule the free 30 minute business consultation and learn more!