How do Dimensioners from an LTL Truck Company work

Dimensioners are continually being installed by most LTL truck company in the U.S. Some clients are not sure how they work. This video was done by Saia and shows real-life examples of how the process works using a Mettler Toledo freight dimensioner.

Dimensioners help ensure accurate measurements of your shipments, which is crucial for proper billing and efficient use of trailer space. Understanding how these devices work can help you better prepare your shipments and avoid unexpected charges. By watching the video, you'll gain insights into how dimensioners capture the length, width, and height of your freight, ensuring that carriers have precise data to optimize loading and pricing strategies.

Pictures are worth a thousand words -- Videos are priceless when truly understanding dimensioners.

Tips for Working with an LTL Truck Company

  • Keep your shipment within the confines of the pallet. Never overhang cartons as they tend to get damaged and increase the cube of the shipment.
  • Do not put an extra box on the top of the pallet as the video has shown. You will end up paying for that space on density-based NMFC commodities.
  • The better you are at keeping your shipments in a tightly compacted footprint, the better your overall logistics costs will be.

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