Companion Resource Library

The templates that go
with the book — not just in it.

Real, downloadable versions of the documents covered in The Complete Guide to LTL Shipping — a sample Bill of Lading, a Letter of Authority, an annotated invoice, and more, kept current as carrier practices change.

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Downloadable Templates

Every example, ready to adapt

Each resource mirrors an example from the book, filled out realistically so you can see exactly how the fields should look — not a blank form guessing at the right level of detail.

Chapters 2 & 17

Sample Bill of Lading

A fully filled-out BOL showing correct commodity descriptions, NMFC numbers, freight terms, and special instructions — the way it should look, not the way it usually does.

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Chapter 25

Sample Letter of Authority

A ready-to-adapt LOA for shippers authorizing a broker or consultant to negotiate on their behalf — scoped correctly so it doesn't overreach into binding authority.

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Chapters 8–12

Annotated Sample Invoice

A real invoice walkthrough, line by line — base rate, discount, fuel surcharge, and accessorials — with plain-language notes explaining exactly what each line means.

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Chapter 15

Carrier Scorecard Template

A ready-to-use scorecard for tracking on-time performance, claims frequency, and invoice accuracy by carrier — with a composite score that auto-calculates.

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Chapter 22 & Appendix D

Claims Documentation Checklist

A fillable, step-by-step checklist for the exact moment a damage or shortage claim needs to be filed.

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Chapters 3–7

Freight Rate Estimator

Enter zips, weight, class (or dimensions), and accessorials to see an illustrative cost estimate — and exactly how each factor moves the number.

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About the Author

Built from the same desk that wrote the book

Ryan Poynter

Ryan Poynter has spent his career on both sides of the LTL equation — as the shipper responsible for the freight, and as the 3PL responsible for moving it. He rose from LTL pricing analyst to Senior Vice President of LTL at a top 3PL through a period of growth from $400M to $1.6B in revenue, then built Armstrong Transport Group's LTL division from scratch to a top LTL 3PL contributing to a company now valued at over $2B. These resources come directly from the templates and processes used to get there.