Explore Freight Types, Equipment & Shipping Use Cases
Use this guide to explore freight categories, commodities and equipment types commonly handled by carriers, shippers and freight brokers across Canada and key Canada–U.S. lanes.
Each section below helps you navigate to a more specific freight or equipment resource — from steel, machinery and food freight to reefer, flatbed, tanker, dry van and grain.
When you are ready to post freight or find available loads, continue to Logistware’s Canadian Load Board.
Browse Freight by Industry, Commodity and Shipment Requirements
Freight by Industry
These guides organize common industry freight by the products, materials and operating requirements involved. Choose the category that best matches what you ship or haul.
Industrial & Specialized Freight
These guides cover freight such as steel, machinery, building materials and urgent shipments where dimensions, loading method, timing or equipment fit may require added planning.
Bulk, Trailer & Intermodal Freight
This group covers freight tied to hopper, tanker, trailer and container-style movements where the equipment or operating setup matters from the start.
Browse Freight by Truck & Trailer Type
Use the equipment guides below to understand common freight associated with dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, hot shots, sprinter vans and other truck or trailer types.
General enclosed freight suited to dry-van equipment.
Explore → Reefer LoadsTemperature-sensitive freight requiring refrigerated equipment.
Explore → Flatbed LoadsOpen-deck freight such as steel, machinery and building materials.
Explore → Hot Shot LoadsSmaller and time-sensitive freight suited to hot-shot operations.
Explore → Sprinter Van LoadsCargo-van and expedited freight for smaller-capacity equipment.
Explore → LTL FreightLess-than-truckload freight that does not require a full trailer.
Explore → Heavy Haul LoadsOversized, overweight and specialized freight requiring added planning.
Explore → Auto Transport LoadsVehicle freight for suitable auto-hauling equipment.
Explore →Shippers & Freight Brokers
Post available freight, describe the shipment and make the transportation requirement visible to carrier capacity through Logistware.
- Post the lane, commodity and equipment requirements.
- Review carrier bids and transportation options.
- Keep freight communication and documents connected.
- Maintain visibility after an awarded shipment begins moving.
Carriers & Dispatchers
Review available loads according to your equipment and operating lanes, or post available truck capacity so freight opportunities can find you.
- Find loads that fit your equipment and lanes.
- Review shipment information before bidding.
- Post available truck capacity.
- Manage awarded freight through the Logistware workflow.
Tools That Support the Freight Workflow
Logistware includes tools that help teams stay connected after a shipment is matched with transportation capacity.
One system for many freight types. Oilfield, steel, grain, tanker, machinery, food freight and the other categories above are use cases and guides within Logistware — not separate products.
Open Logistware AppFreight Types & Equipment FAQ
Quick answers about this freight directory and where to go when you are ready to post or find freight.
This page organizes freight by industry, commodity, shipment requirement and equipment type so visitors can quickly reach the most relevant Logistware resource.
Carriers can continue to the main Logistware Canadian Load Board to review available freight and compare shipment details with their equipment, location and operating lanes. Actual availability depends on freight posted at the time.
Shippers and freight brokers can use the main Logistware Canadian Load Board to post shipment information and make freight available to carrier capacity.
No. They are focused guides for specific freight and equipment use cases. They all support the same Logistware service and help visitors reach the most relevant information.
Logistware supports freight activity on key Canada–U.S. lanes. The appropriate parties remain responsible for customs, operating authority, permits and other requirements applicable to the actual shipment.
Go to the Canadian Load Board
This page is your freight and equipment guide. For posting freight, finding loads and using Logistware, continue to the main Canadian Load Board.
Take Logistware With You
Download Logistware for iPhone, iPad or Android to stay close to freight, bids, messages, documents and shipment visibility while away from your desk.
