Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What kinds of equipment does MCD Transportation, Inc. have access to?
- A: MCD utilizes carriers with vans, reefers, flatbed, specialized, and hot shots.
- Q: What are MCD’s primary traffic lanes?
- A: MCD can make freight arrangements in the United States, Mexico, Canada. The majority of freight moves from the southeast, midwest and west coast.
- Q: How does MCD make the decision to do business with a carrier?
- A: Before a carrier can haul a load, they must meet MCD’s qualifying process. They must provide us with the following:
- FMCSA registration
- Signed broker/carrier contract
- Certificate of insurance - cargo and liability
- Copy of hazardous materials registration, if applicable
- MCD also request an original certificate of insurance from the insurance company, listing MCD as certificate holder.
- Q: Why is it important to know the value of the shipment?
- A: MCD wants to be assured that the carrier hauling the freight has adequate insurance to cover the shipment.
- Q: What is MCD’s payment policy to carriers?
- A: MCD pays 30 days from receipt of the original mailed invoice. The invoice must have an original or legible copy of the signed (by consignee) bill of lading attached.
- Q: What is a CTB (Certified Transportation Broker?)
- A: The Transportation Intermediaries Association awards this designation to individuals who pass a very stringent examination, which requires the individual to demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of transportation, brokerage and business management.
- Q: What are the legal height dimensions for a flatbed load?
- A: The total height of a flatbed shipment is 13’ 6”, and this includes the height of the trailer and the product loaded on the trailer...
- Q: What is MCD’s business philosophy?
- A: See Business Guidelines.
- Q: What is the Code of Ethics that TIA members subscribe to?
- A: Click here to see the entire document.
