No-Touch Freight
Loads where the driver is not required to load or unload the cargo.
Definition
No-touch freight means the driver does not physically handle the cargo — loading and unloading is performed by warehouse staff, lumpers, or mechanical equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks). Most dry van and reefer OTR freight is no-touch. This is a significant quality-of-life factor: drivers handling no-touch freight avoid physical strain and injury risk. Food distribution, beverage delivery, and LTL pickup-and-delivery are notably NOT no-touch.
Why it matters to you
No-touch means you are not loading or unloading, which protects your body and your clock. It is one of the most valuable phrases in a job advert and one of the most loosely used, so confirm it: no-touch is not the same as drop and hook, and 'occasional driver assist' can mean regular work at some accounts.
FAQ
What does No-Touch Freight mean?
Loads where the driver is not required to load or unload the cargo.
Why does No-Touch Freight matter to a driver?
No-touch means you are not loading or unloading, which protects your body and your clock. It is one of the most valuable phrases in a job advert and one of the most loosely used, so confirm it: no-touch is not the same as drop and hook, and 'occasional driver assist' can mean regular work at some accounts.
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