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How to Ship Building Materials: A Guide to Safe, Efficient Delivery

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Learn how to ship construction materials safely and effectively with expert tips on packaging, carrier selection, and avoid fees. Includes infographic!

Automotive Parts Shipping: Best Practices for Businesses

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See what it takes to ship auto parts effectively. Discover expert tips, real-world examples, and essential strategies for success.

4 Tips on Shipping Food During Produce Season

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Learn why shipping food is fast & easy with Freightquote by C.H. Robinson. Follow these tips for how to ship food like fruits & veggies that are in season.

Top Insider Tips for Simple Canada Shipping

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Learn how to ship to and from Canada with ease! Discover tips on customs, paperwork, and reducing costs while streamlining your cross-border logistics.

How to Easily Track Your Freight Shipments

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Use our quick tips and references to learn how you can easily track important information about your freight shipments online.

Temperature Controlled: The Key To Shipping Fresh Produce

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Learn how temperature-controlled shipping keeps temperature-sensitive and perishable goods fresh and saves small business owners money.

5 Game Changing Shipping Tips from 2024

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Discover 5 insider shipping tips from 2024 to save time, cut costs, and streamline your supply chain in 2025.

Small Business Saturday and Year-Round Savings with Freightquote

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Ship small to make a big difference. Find out how Freightquote is supporting you this Small Business Saturday.

Five Holiday Shipping Tips to Help You Save on Freight

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Streamline your holiday freight shipping with these five tips to save time, avoid stockouts, compare rates, and earn rewards with Freightquote.

Supply Chain Interruptions: What's Causing Them and What They Mean for Small Businesses

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Learn about the supply chain interruptions that are affecting the global economy and find out how small businesses are overcoming their own unique challenges.

4 Simple Ways to Lower Your LTL Shipping Rate

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Save on less than truckload shipping costs with these four easy strategies for keeping your freight budget friendly. Watch the video now.

How freight brokers help with small business shipping

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Small business shipping struggles? Our blog reveals how a freight broker, like Freightquote, can slash costs, save time, and optimize your deliveries.

Shipping to an Amazon Warehouse? We can help.

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Shipping to an Amazon Warehouse is easy with Freightquote by C.H. Robinson. Get helpful planning tips for a smooth fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) experience.

Parcel vs. Less than Truckload Shipping: Choosing the Best Mode for your Shipment

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Learn the benefits and disadvantages of parcel shipping and LTL shipping to make informed decisions when booking freight online.

Simplify Your LTL Hazmat Freight Shipping

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Learn how to safely and efficiently ship hazardous materials with Freightquote. Our free online shipping tool will identify DOT hazmat classes for you!

What Does FOB Mean in Shipping?

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What does FOB mean? Find out how FOB shipping terms can impact your small business’s bottom line and delivery success.

3 tips for packaging LTL freight in tight capacity.

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In times of tight capacity, carriers prioritize their preferred shippers. Learn our three LTL broker tips on becoming a top pick with proper packaging techniques.

What Freight Carrier is Right for Your Business?

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Learn about four of the most defining features of freight carriers that can determine which service is best for your products and customers. Contact us today!

3 Common Small Business Shipping Errors and How to Avoid Them

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Avoid potential pitfalls in your small business freight shipping. Find out about 3 common shipping mistakes and get strategies for what to do instead.

Tips for Choosing a Carrier from Our Robust Network

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Freightquote by C.H. Robinson vets and scores carriers quarterly to ensure our network of more than 85,000 contract carriers is reliable for your freight shipments.

Quoting a Freight Shipment? Here are the Details You’ll Need

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Shipment quoting is simple at Freightquote. Use our expert tips for accurate quotes from multiple, vetted carriers.

No Freight Scale? No Problem. 4 Tips for a More Accurate Quote When You Can't Weigh Your Freight

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Follow our accurate quote tips to determine your shipment’s weight – even if you don’t have a freight scale. Read the tips now.

Is my LTL shipment protected? Here is what to know about carrier liability and freight insurance

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Discover which type of freight insurance is right for your LTL shipment. Learn the key differences between cargo insurance and carrier liability.

Customer success story: Finding Freightquote led to significant cost and time savings

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Find out how Fulfilled with Love was able to streamline their small business shipping with Freightquote, saving time and money—and how you can, too.

Then & Now: The history of freight shipping.

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Freight shipping has come a long way. Use Freightquote’s history of freight shipping timeline to learn how people have always found a way to get things from here to there.

What is inside delivery?

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What is inside delivery? Inside delivery is a convenient option if a loading dock is not available at the delivery site. Read this post to learn what it is, what it isn’t and when to use it.

Why you need experts and technology to fight the capacity crunch

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With tight freight capacity affecting every aspect of the industry, you may not know where to begin the shipping process. Learn more about why you need experts and technology to fight the capacity crunch.

What factors determine flatbed rates and quotes?

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Flatbed rates are always changing, but why? Let’s break down a few factors to get to the bottom of what determines flatbed rates and quotes.

Working around the future of flatbed.

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The flatbed shipping market is always fluctuating, but that is no excuse for being unprepared. Learn more about how to work around the flatbed market, now and tomorrow

The keys to a successful RFP.

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The fourth quarter is the peak of RFP/RFQ season. Before you dive into the process, there are several questions you should ask yourself.

Making an impact on common freight shipping challenges.

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Freight shipping presents many challenges. Learn how Freightquote makes an impact through technology-driven solutions.

Is the capacity crunch coming to an end?

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For the past year, shipping capacity has been incredibly tight, leaving shippers and carriers wondering when things will improve. Take a look at existing trends and signs pointing to an improved market.

How to create a shipping RFP or RFQ.

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What is an RFP or RFQ? Let’s get into what these acronyms mean and how you can create a shipping RFP or RFQ of your own with this helpful infographic.

How online freight services can assist with e-commerce logistics challenges.

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E-commerce businesses face unique logistics challenges. Learn how online freight services can assist in providing a solution.

Working the retail boom into your LTL shipping approach.

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Have big sales and discount prices set your LTL shipping strategy back? Let’s take a deeper dive into how you can work the retail boom into your LTL shipping approach.

Intermodal transportation: 4 best practices.

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Intermodal transportation can be a great shipping choice when the proper steps are taken. Read through these four best practices to learn more.

The two sides to Freightquote by C.H. Robinson.

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A successful freight shipping business must mix talented people with freight technology. Learn how both of these factors drive Freightquote by C.H. Robinson’s service forward.

3 flatbed hauling tips.

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Flatbed hauling has multiple components and it’s important to be prepared. Read through these three flatbed freight shipping tips to help you successfully ship flatbed.

Peak season shipping tips and how online freight services can assist.

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Planning ahead and partnering with an online freight service can improve operations and help you avoid costly mistakes during peak season. Learn more.

How to get the best LTL rates.

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Learn about the variables involved in producing an LTL quote and find the best LTL rates with our free quote tool.

How to increase sales and territory with online freight services.

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Shipping costs can deter customers from purchasing. Using online freight services can help increase sales and provide a better customer experience. Learn more.

Tips on Small Business Freight Shipping for Back to School

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Learn how to safely deliver back to school supplies promptly. Freightquote provides small business shipping services and low rates. Get a quote today.

How Freightquote Supports Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday

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At Freightquote, we treat every day like it's Small Business Saturday. Find out what promotions we're doing this year and discover all the different ways we help small businesses year round!

Working with rising rates throughout the holidays and beyond.

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Freight rates are expected to increase during the coming holiday season and into the new year. Learn how small to medium-sized businesses can account for rising rates and secure capacity in 2020.

Truckload shipping: Answering 5 of the most common questions.

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What is truckload shipping and what options will help you maximize efficiency? Read answers to questions customers ask when getting started.

Commodity classification standards board freight density changes: What to know

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The Commodity Classification Standards Board freight density guidelines impacted packaging, cost, and more. Learn what this means for you.

What is consolidated freight and why is it important?

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Learn what makes consolidated shipping, or combining multiple LTL shipments from various shippers into a full container shipment, important.

What is General Rate Increase in shipping and how online service providers can assist.

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General rate increases (GRIs) are the average increase of base shipping rates from carriers to balance their profits and losses. Learn more.

New white paper: Understanding General Rate Increases.

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General Rate Increase is the average amount a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier will increase their base shipping rates. Learn how to better understand them.

5 LTL shipping questions small businesses should ask

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Start your LTL shipping experience off right. Learn the five questions we think small businesses should ask to get the best results possible.

How to File a Freight Claim: Guidelines to make sure you are prepared

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The freight claims process can be both stressful and challenging for shippers. Freightquote by C.H. Robinson offers tips for how to file a freight claim.

What are the most common freight shipping challenges?

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Gain an understanding of the most common freight shipping challenges and how to overcome them with self-service shipping solutions.

How to properly prepare goods for LTL shipping

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LTL packaging and moving pallets are critical components for freight shipping. Read tips to learn how to prepare your goods for shipping.

Decode LTL Freight Tracking Lingo

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Demystify LTL freight tracking! This guide defines key terms, highlights the benefits of proactive monitoring, and offers a pro tip to simplify shipment tracking--all to empower your business.

How the internet of things (IoT) will make freight shipping more efficient

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As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, our shipping and logistics services must adapt. Read how internet freight services are changing to meet the moment.

Expedited shipping: Answering the 5 most common questions

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Find answers to common questions about expedited freight to help you choose the right shipping method, leading to efficient deliveries.

Godiva freight shipping: Chocolate covered USA.

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The logistics of shipping chocolate are tougher than you think. See how Freightquote works with Godiva to ensure your delivery is made on time.

Breaking down freight shipping basics.

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Just starting out on your freight shipping journey? Start here. In this post, you'll learn about freight shipping options and how Freightquote helps you choose.

The impact of COVID-19 on small business shipping

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Learn about the ways that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is affecting small business shipping and how to combat its impact on your operation.

A Quick Guide to Our Freight Class and Density Calculator

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Easily get a comprehensive price estimate for your next shipment and learn more about the details that factor into our freight class calculator.

Everything you need to know about the ELD mandate.

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Is your business in compliance with the ELD mandate? Do you qualify for ELD mandate exceptions? Read this post to learn more.

Entering into rate contracts to insulate year-round costs.

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Rate contracts are most valuable when there are imbalances in supply and demand. These imbalances will lead to fluctuating rates that can grow to be a financial burden for your business. Learn more about contracts and why entering one might be right for you.

Freight shipping to various types of locations: What to consider.

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The freight shipping process may fluctuate based on the destination, such as residential neighborhoods or docks. Learn about shipping to various locations.

50 state by state shipping facts that impact freight cost.

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Freight costs can fluctuate based on the states involved in the shipping process. Here’s a list of shipping facts you should know about each state.

Transportation terminology: 6 freight shipping acronyms to know.

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There are a lot of terms and acronyms in the logistics and freight transportation industry. Take a look through this breakdown of transportation terminology to brush up.

Shipping by rail: What you should know.

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Freight railroads in the U.S. fall into five categories. Learn how each of the five differ prior to shipping by train.

Freight shipping: What option best fits your needs?

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There are several types of freight shipping, from full truckload to LTL. Learn about Freightquote's solutions and determine which one best fits your needs.

How a freight audit can help to optimize your LTL shipping strategy.

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Learn how undergoing a freight audit can help you identify savings opportunities and optimize your LTL shipping strategy.

3 best practices for LTL shipping.

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Read how our three recommendations (using multiple carriers, keeping up with tariffs, and optimizing packaging) can help you save with LTL brokers.

How technology will affect the LTL industry in 2018 and beyond.

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Technology has been making an impact on the LTL industry in 2018. Let’s take a closer look at the effects it’s has had on the LTL industry so far and where it could be headed in the future.

Preparing to Reopen Your Small Business? Here’s How to Start Shipping Again

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Preparing to reopen your small business? Follow this three-step guide on how to resume shipping and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.

LTL Market Update, Summer 2020: What it Means for Your Small Business

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Read a summary of the LTL Market Update. We share real-world tips on how to stay ahead of disruptions caused by the coronavirus and the reopening of businesses.

The state of freight shipping in 2019.

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Learn more about the freight shipping trends expected to impact the industry through 2019.

Capacity crunch: 3 keys to help you maneuver a difficult shipping market.

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The capacity crunch is not backing down, but there are a few key factors that will help you maneuver the difficult truckload shipping market. See how Freightquote can help you weather the storm.

What's led to the tight freight capacity in 2018.

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Learn about the several factors that have led to tight freight capacity in 2018 and how they have impacted the shipping market, truck drivers and your business.

How to tell if it’s time to upgrade your truckload shipping strategy.

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Optimizing your truckload shipping strategy will help you prepare for potential shifts in what the market demands. Learn more about what your strategy can do for you, and what signs point to an upgrade.

Improving the customer experience with help from technology.

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With the help of technology, you can improve the customer experience and drive sales while allocating your time and energy to other aspects of your business.

Tips for avoiding the capacity crunch and becoming a preferred shipper.

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Truckload capacity is having a hard time keeping up with the driver shortage and number of shipments. Learn how to position yourself as a preferred shipper and secure your load.

Our most commonly shipped goods and how to move them

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Read tips on freight packaging and shipping commonly shipped items like furniture, auto parts, machines, food, homewares, or electronics.

Shipping Solutions for Small Business

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Don't let shipping demands overwhelm you. Learn how our small business shipping services can meet your needs when business booms.

How e-commerce is defining the future of LTL freight.

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E-commerce and evolving technology are reshaping LTL freight and changing how shippers operate. Learn more about the future of LTL freight.

5 tips to consider when prepping for the winter shipping season.

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With the winter season comes new freight shipping challenges. We break down what shippers need to know to minimize potential issues and ship efficiently.

Dry van trucking vs. refrigerated shipping and flatbed trucks.

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Each method of freight transportation comes with advantages and challenges that impact both shippers and carriers who are hauling the freight. Learn more.

A Retailer’s Checklist for LTL Shipping.

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Retailers are leveraging LTL shipping to help them keep up with rapidly-changing customer expectations. Learn more about how LTL shipping can help you focus your logistics strategy to be more efficient.

Accuracy counts when quoting LTL shipments.

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If you’re looking for a quote on your LTL shipment and want to find the best rate, start by gathering accurate shipping information. Learn more about what information you need to save money and stay within budget.

What you should know about freight shipping outside the contiguous U.S.

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Freight shipping to Alaska and Hawaii requires careful consideration of factors that impact certain areas of the process. Learn what you should know.

Consolidated vs. hub and spoke LTL.

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This post looks at the differences in shipping small and medium businesses have when it comes to LTL. Learn advantages and best use cases for each option.

Test your dry van shipping IQ

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Take this quick dry van shipping test to see if you have what it takes to get party supplies from Florida to Oregon safely, on time and on budget.

4 tips for navigating temperature controlled shipping

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Temperature-sensitive materials call for a separate set of shipping requirements. Check out these tips for becoming a preferred temperature-controlled shipper today.

LTL shipping: How to save when sharing the ride.

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LTL shipping is likely your best option when you have less than a full trailer of freight. Find out how to save when sharing the ride.

From box to booth: 4 trade show shipping tips.

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Trade show booth shipping is challenging. Follow these four trade show shipping tips for gaining efficiency and saving time and money.

FSMA Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STF) Rule: What Shippers Must Know.

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The FSMA Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STF) rule has changed the way we ship. Freightquote explains what shippers need to know.

What are the most common freight shipping terms?

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Want to know more about the most common freight shipping terms in the industry? Read up on the definitions of these common shipping terms today.

Bill of lading (BOL): What you need to know.

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The BOL ensures proper documentation of shipments, so freight keeps moving as smoothly as possible. Learn more about the BOL process in this post.

4 ways freight service providers deliver competitive shipping rates.

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Freight service providers can help you cut shipping rates while optimizing logistics. Find out how with Freightquote.

Produce Shipping: How to Send Fresh Goods to Your Customers

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Learn about the different temperature-controlled shipping methods so you can make the best choice when sending fresh produce and other perishables.

How the cost of diesel fuel impacts freight rates.

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Freight rates are determined by the cost of diesel fuel and several other factors. Learn more in this blog about diesel fuel rates.

20 fascinating freight shipping statistics.

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Explore this collection of freight shipping statistics to learn more about the engine that drives the U.S. economy.

Shipping Christmas trees: What you should know and how we can help.

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We proudly serve some of the largest tree farms in the U.S. Learn how our processes ensure trees are delivered on time and in great shape.

Special delivery: Limited access shipping.

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Limited access delivery or non-commercial delivery destinations can mean extra charges for shippers. Learn what makes these special deliveries so special.

Peak season shipping tips.

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Peak season in the freight shipping industry starts around September and lasts into November. Here’s how to avoid the rush and get your freight shipped on time.

How to Use a Freight Terminal Safely During Covid-19

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Safely drop off and pick up packages at a freight terminal. Learn how Freightquote's three easy steps make it possible.

How Small Businesses are Adapting to Supply Chain Interruptions During Peak Season

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Learn about six different methods that small businesses are using to overcome supply chain interruptions during peak season.

Optimizing your truckload shipping strategy for the back to school season

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The back to school season is a great reminder to optimize your truckload shipping strategy. Let’s dive into how to boost your current process for your best back to school season yet.

Three ways to reduce shipping costs and better manage your business.

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Learn three major ways to save money on parcel shipping costs for your small business.

How to take advantage of today's market while planning for the future.

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The freight market has been especially friendly to shippers, but it’s important to stay ahead of the game. Let’s take a closer look at how to anticipate and get ahead of capacity crunch headaches, why you should be locking in freight rates and how Freightquote by C.H. Robinson can help.

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