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Freight Terms Starting With "H"

Hazmat shipping involves transporting hazardous materials that can harm health, safety, or property.

These materials range from flammable liquids to radioactive substances and poisonous materials that require special handling to ensure they move safely from one place to another.

Adhering to strict regulations is a must, including following the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.

The rules help classify hazardous materials, ensuring each shipment meets safety criteria before hitting the road.

Shipments that don’t comply pose serious risks.

Headhaul: Headhaul represents the portion of a carrier’s route where they pick up freight near their home base and transport it to a different location for delivery.

Hours of Service (HOS): Hours of service (HOS) are regulations that dictate the maximum number of hours a commercial driver is legally allowed to drive within a 24-hour period, ensuring driver safety and fatigue management.

Hub & Spoke System: The hub and spoke system is the prevailing model for transporting Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments, involving multiple stop points and the transfer of products throughout the transportation process.