Let’s face it. Shipping goods that only use some part of a truck (LTL) is not easy. It starts with phoning around and comparing prices. Some truckers pick up at your door, but many do not and expect you to bring your goods to their warehouse. Departure frequency and service level differ from company to company. When will the truck depart / arrive? When there is enough cargo to fill the truck. So, it depends. Quality commitment? Hard to find.  Pay first, ship later. Insurance? Do not worry, you will find out whether you get paid for any loss or damage when an incident happens. How long is the price valid. Unless you are a big customer, the price can change frequently. These and other experiences are shared to us by shippers.