LTL (Less-than-Trailerload/Truckload): Is a term used when the quantity of freight is less than the amount required to complete the load requirement of a container/trailer - 300 c. ft. of 1000 c. ft. or 10,000 lbs of 40,000 lbs.

LCL (Less-than-Container-Load): Is a term used when shippers'/consignees' cargo are consolidated and loaded in a container. This process is considered a consolidated load or a LCL shipment. (A container unlike a trailer is not built on a chassis but rather has to be lifted on or off a chassis to be moved over the road or loaded on a vessel).

Consignee: The receiver/importer of merchandise.

Commodity/Merchandise: Description of goods.

USPPI: (United States Principal Party in Interest) The USPPI has the responsibility of furnishing the Freight Forwarder/Freight Consolidator with the E.I.N. (Employer's Identification Number) for all cargo shipped and valued above $2,500.00 US. The Schedule B # must also be provided. This is a requirement of the Census Bureau and can be reached at 1-800-59-0595. (Option 2).

Hazardous Material (Hazmat) is defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Material Law. A substance or material may be designated as hazardous if the transportation of the material in a particular amount and form poses an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property. Hazardous material includes: explosives, radioactive materials, etiologic agents, flammable or combustible liquids or solids, poisons, oxidizing or corrosive materials, and compressed gases. For more information, go to the U.S. DOT web site at http://hazmat.dot.gov.