The Hammer
Bringing you impactful knowledge with The Hammer
Bringing you impactful knowledge with The Hammer
Hammer Logistics LLC | TForce Worldwide Baltimore | 410-761-1005
Welcome to the Hammer Resource Center
This is your go-to reference library for freight knowledge — built and maintained by Hammer Logistics LLC, your TForce Worldwide Baltimore agency. Whether you are a current customer or just discovering us through The Hammer newsletter, everything here is free to use.
We believe that an informed shipper is a better shipper. Use these tools, share them with your team, and reach out to us anytime you have a question.
Need help with a shipment right now? Call us directly — no holds, no call centers.
GLYNN CURTIS | 410-761-1005 X 3 | GCURTIS@TFWWI.COM
CALCULATORS & TOOLS
Interactive tools you can use right now — no login required.
Freight Density & Class Calculator
Enter your shipment dimensions and weight to instantly calculate your freight density (PCF) and estimated freight class. Includes a full class reference table and highlights when your density is near a class boundary — so you know before it ships
All-Risk Shipper's Interest Insurance Calculator
Wondering what it costs to protect your freight the right way? Use this calculator to enter your shipment value and get an instant premium estimate for All-Risk Shipper's Interest Insurance coverage through Hammer Logistics LLC and TForce Worldwide — underwritten by Falvey Shippers Insurance.
Coverage starts at just $30 for shipments up to $8,500 in declared value — with zero deductible on LTL shipments under $10,000. Enter your shipment value and see exactly what full coverage costs before your freight moves.
Vehicle Linear Feet & Capacity Guide
A quick reference for usable linear feet, interior dimensions, and max cargo weight across common freight vehicles — from cargo vans to 53 ft dry van trailers. Useful for planning loads and understanding what fits where.
LTL Carrier Linear Foot Rules
Carrier-specific linear foot thresholds and rules. Know when your LTL shipment will trigger a linear foot charge before it hits your invoice. Updated regularly by the Hammer Logistics team. Same file but tab 2.
Request a Detailed Freight Quote
Need a rate on an upcoming shipment? Fill out our detailed quote request form and we will get back to you with a competitive rate within one business day. No obligation — just fast, accurate pricing from a team that has been moving freight since 2009.
Quick Freight Quote
Just need a ballpark rate fast? Fill out our quick quote form with your ZIP codes and basic freight details and we will get a rate back to you within one business day. No full addresses needed — just the essentials to get you a number quickly.
Submit a Shipment for Entry
Ready to book? Skip the email back and forth. Fill out our shipment entry form with everything we need to book your freight correctly the first time — no missing information, no delays, no follow up questions. Submit it and we handle the rest.
Freight Shipment Location Information
Shipping to or from a location that is not your own facility? Send this link to your supplier, your customer, or any pickup or delivery contact and have them fill in their location details directly. One form, two uses — works for both shippers and receivers. Gets you the right information from the right people without the phone tag.
Reference Guides
How to Reduce Freight Claims
Freight claims are costly, slow, and largely preventable. This guide walks through the most common causes of damage and loss, and exactly what to do before, during, and after a shipment to protect your freight and your bottom line.
Understanding Accessorial Charges
Liftgate, residential delivery, inside delivery, reweigh, detention — accessorial charges are one of the biggest sources of invoice surprises in freight. This guide explains what triggers each charge and how to avoid them.
How to Read Your Bill of Lading (BOL)
The BOL is the most important document in a freight shipment — and one of the most misunderstood. This guide walks through every field, what it means, and what happens when it is filled out incorrectly.
All Risk vs Carrier Limited Liability
Why All Risk Insurance beats Carrier Liability every time. Most shippers assume that when they hand freight to a carrier, the carrier is responsible for it. That assumption is partially true — and partially dangerous.
About Hammer Logistics
Hammer Logistics LLC
TForce Worldwide — Baltimore Agency
We have owned and operated the TForce Worldwide Baltimore agency since 2009. With over 16 years of experience in domestic and international freight, our team specializes in LTL and FTL shipping solutions for businesses of all sizes. We are not a call center or a portal — we are a local team that picks up the phone
Hammer Logistics LLC | TForce Worldwide Baltimore | 410-761-1005