Live Load
A loading process where the truck driver waits at the shipper's facility while the trailer is loaded. Unlike drop-trailer arrangements, the driver stays with the truck during the entire loading process. Live loading is standard for most FTL and LTL pickups, but excessive loading times can result in detention charges to the shipper.
Detailed Explanation
A loading process where the truck driver waits at the shipper's facility while the trailer is loaded. Unlike drop-trailer arrangements, the driver stays with the truck during the entire loading process. Live loading is standard for most FTL and LTL pickups, but excessive loading times can result in detention charges to the shipper.
Example
A driver backs into dock door #4 at 7:00 AM for a live load. The warehouse crew loads 24 pallets of paper products in 90 minutes. The driver departs by 8:30 AM with no detention charges.
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