Ship Anything in Five Moves.
The same five-step process runs on every lane — LTL, FTL, expedited equipment or hub warehousing.
- Quote < 2 Hours
- 9-Scan Transit
- Signed, Photographed POD
- Last reviewed: August 2026
Five Moves, Zero Guesswork
Each move has an owner, a deadline and a paper trail — nothing waits on a maybe.
Move 01
Get an Itemized Quote
Send commodity, dimensions, weight, origin and destination through the quote form. A line-itemed rate — freight, fuel, insurance, proof — lands in under 2 hours during business hours.
Move 02
Book & Prepare
Accept the quote and we schedule pickup. Equipment gets steel-safe crating, lithium batteries get UN 3481 handling, and all documentation is prepared by our team.
Move 03
Tracked Transit
Your cargo moves under the 9-scan GPS timeline with automated alerts. Warehousing can hold cargo mid-route at our hubs if your schedule needs a pause.
Move 04
Delivery + Proof
Liftgate and final-mile delivery end with a signed, timestamped, photographed POD uploaded to the portal — evidence you can file, not paperwork you have to chase.
Move 05
Aftercare That Answers
Documents archived for audit, claims (if ever needed) under the 24h/5d/14d SLA, and a team that answers after the truck leaves.
Documents Checklist: What You Need
What you provide, and what our team prepares for you.
| Document | Domestic | Provided by |
|---|---|---|
| Bill of Lading / delivery receipt | Bolt Freight — BOL terms | |
| Packing list | Recommended | Shipper |
| Dangerous goods declaration | UN 3481 batteries | Bolt Freight files — battery protocol |
| Insurance certificate | On request | Bolt Freight — included coverage |
| Freight class / NMFC code | Recommended | Shipper or Bolt Freight |
✓ required · Bolt Freight reviews every document before pickup — missing paperwork is the leading cause of shipment delays.
Freight Classes at a Glance
Freight class determines your LTL rate. Here are the four factors that set it.
| Factor | What it means | Example | Impact on rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | Weight per cubic foot | Steel parts vs. ping pong balls | Higher density = lower class = lower rate |
| Stowability | How easy it is to load | Standard pallet vs. oversized crate | Harder to stow = higher class |
| Handling | Special handling needed | Fragile glass vs. bagged gravel | More handling = higher class |
| Liability | Value and damage risk | Electronics vs. lumber | Higher risk = higher class |
Move 01 starts with a form.
Itemized rate in under 2 hours — the other four moves are on us.
DOT Registered · MC Number · 9-Scan GPS · Insurance Included