The Hammer

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 

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. 

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.