Shipping Large or Heavy Items? ShipAid Makes Freight Simple and Affordable

Q: What about large or heavy shipments like instruments or bulk goods?
A: ShipAid supports freight solutions and offers competitive rates on large shipments and palletized loads.
When your products can’t fit in a box, or when you're shipping dozens or hundreds of boxes at once, standard parcel shipping simply won’t cut it. For B2B brands, wholesalers, industrial suppliers, or retailers moving oversized merchandise, you need a partner who understands freight.
ShipAid was designed to support freight shipping with the same flexibility and cost-efficiency we offer for parcels. Whether you’re moving pallets of inventory to a distribution center, shipping musical instruments to stores nationwide, or sending crates of equipment across the country, we help you do it on your terms, using your tools, and at a much lower cost.
In this article, we’ll break down how ShipAid supports freight shipping, the services we offer, the industries we serve, and why large-scale logistics does not have to mean large-scale hassle.

What Is Freight Shipping?

Freight shipping refers to the transportation of goods that are too large, heavy, or bulky to be classified as standard parcels. These typically include:
Palletized shipments
Crated equipment
Machinery or industrial tools
Oversized retail inventory
Wholesale orders and bulk goods
Fragile or high-value items requiring extra care
These shipments are generally transported via truckload, LTL (Less Than Truckload), or intermodal freight.
ShipAid offers full support for freight logistics while maintaining your operational freedom and helping you secure group-discounted rates with reputable carriers.

Our Freight Services at a Glance

ShipAid simplifies freight by offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to large and heavy shipments.
We provide:

1. LTL (Less Than Truckload) Shipping

Ideal for shipments that don’t require a full trailer. LTL lets you share space with other shippers, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

2. FTL (Full Truckload) Shipping

If you have enough freight to fill an entire trailer or need dedicated transport for time-sensitive goods, FTL is the right choice.

3. Pallet and Crate Handling

We support both palletized and crated freight. This allows flexibility in how your shipments are prepared and handled.

4. Liftgate and Dock Delivery

ShipAid accommodates various delivery types, whether your destination is a residential address, warehouse dock, or facility without a loading bay.

5. BOL (Bill of Lading) Documentation

We help you generate and manage required paperwork for freight shipments. This ensures compliance and reduces delays.

6. Freight Class Guidance

Not sure how to classify your freight? Our team offers support to ensure accurate classification for optimized pricing.

7. Freight Carrier Integrations

We work with trusted carriers nationwide so you can choose the provider that best matches your schedule and budget.

Real-World Use Cases

A Music Retailer Shipping Instruments
A national music supply company uses ShipAid to move guitars, drum sets, and keyboards to retail locations. These items are fragile and oddly shaped, requiring specialized packaging and freight services. ShipAid provides competitive LTL rates and coordinates liftgate deliveries for smaller stores.

A Tech Accessories Brand Handling Bulk Orders

This business regularly ships large palletized orders to B2B resellers and distributors. Using FTL services through ShipAid, they manage consistent nationwide deliveries while maintaining inventory control through their own WMS. No new tools were needed. ShipAid simply layered in better pricing and documentation support.

A Building Materials Supplier

This supplier delivers heavy loads like tiles, fixtures, and supplies to contractors and job sites. With ShipAid’s dock-to-dock support and flexible scheduling, the company ensures smooth logistics across multiple U.S. regions without tying up internal teams or switching platforms.

Who Is Freight Shipping For?

You don’t need to be a logistics giant to benefit from freight services. If your business ships anything that:
Exceeds standard parcel size or weight
Needs to be palletized or crated
Ships in bulk or high volume
Requires additional delivery services such as appointment scheduling or liftgates
Needs secure, tracked, and insured transport
Then freight shipping is the right solution, and ShipAid is the right partner.
Industries we commonly support include:
Wholesale and B2B Distributors
Furniture and Home Goods
Musical Instruments and Pro Audio Equipment
Industrial Equipment and Tools
Health and Wellness Brands such as bulk supplements and fitness gear
Subscription Companies Shipping Kits or Custom Boxes
eCommerce Companies Expanding Into Bulk Retail

Keep Your Systems. Gain the Freight Advantage.

One of the most frustrating things about adopting freight shipping is that most services force you to switch systems, use proprietary portals, or disrupt your current operations.
Not with ShipAid.
We work with:
Third-party logistics platforms (3PLs)
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Manual booking workflows
APIs and shipping automation tools
Freight dashboards such as Freightview or Cargobase
There is no platform lock-in and no mandatory software change. You keep your current setup and workflows. ShipAid provides discounted rates, expert freight support, and easy access to required documentation such as BOLs. We do all of this behind the scenes.

Transparent Pricing and Predictable Billing

One of the reasons businesses hesitate to ship freight is cost unpredictability. With ShipAid, we bring structure and clarity to freight billing.
You receive two simple invoices:
From the freight carrier, which includes transport fees and any selected accessorial services
From ShipAid, which covers your access to GPO pricing and support services
This model keeps everything transparent. You see where your money goes and you’re never hit with surprise fees or hidden surcharges.
Better yet, our clients routinely save up to 50 percent on freight compared to direct bookings.

No Contracts and No Restrictions

ShipAid is designed to give you freedom and flexibility, not lock you in.
We do not require:
Long-term contracts
Minimum shipping volume
Platform migrations
Carrier exclusivity
Manual handoffs or delays
You ship on your terms. We help you do it more efficiently.

The ShipAid Freight Advantage

Here is what makes our freight offering stand out:
Works with your current tools and processes
Access to top freight carriers without inflated rates
Hands-on support to ensure every shipment is properly classified and scheduled
Liftgate, dock, residential, and special delivery options
No disruption to your eCommerce or B2B flow
We help you scale without introducing complexity.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever struggled to find affordable and flexible solutions for large or heavy shipments, ShipAid is your answer. We provide everything you need to manage freight confidently without changing the way you work.
You keep your systems. You keep your control.
We help you save money, stay compliant, and streamline large-load logistics.
Let ShipAid take the weight off your shoulders, both literally and financially.
Contact us today to start shipping freight your way, with confidence and clarity.

Updated on: 27/05/2025