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Freight class: Everything you need to know

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Freight classes are a critical attribute to shipping freight. Learn what a freight class is, upcoming NMFC changes, and how it can affect your freight rate.

Freight experts share how to avoid additional LTL carrier fees

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Looking to avoid LTL carrier fees? Discover ways to minimize carrier fees and optimize your shipping costs. Avoid unnecessary fees with these expert tips.

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.

How a freight spend analysis can help you save on shipping.

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Freightquote discusses how a freight spend analysis can help businesses find ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Learn more.

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.

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.

Slash Your Shipping Costs: 5 Insider Strategies for Savvy Small Businesses

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Unlock the secrets to shipping savings! Get five practical tips to reduce shipping expenses, boost efficiency, and enhance the bottom line for your small business.

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.

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.

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.

Unlock shipping savings with Freightquote Rewards

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Want to earn exclusive discounts and freight shipping rewards? Join Freightquote Rewards loyalty program and start saving today.

Simplify your E-commerce business shipping with instant freight quotes

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Improve your ecommerce experience with LTL freight quotes right in your shopping cart. The Eniture app makes it easy to get it done.

Guest Blog: How LTL Freight Pricing is Determined

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Confidently navigate LTL freight pricing! Take the complexity out of shipping costs as our freight expert walks you through how LTL pricing is determined.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

6 LTL shipping mistakes you could be making.

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When done right, LTL shipping eases stress and delivers remarkable results. Read this post to learn six common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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.

10 most common freight shipping questions.

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What is freight shipping and what should you know to ensure your freight is delivered safely? Read answers to questions customers ask when getting started.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finding the best LTL rates with Freightquote by C.H. Robinson's Volume API technology.

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Freightquote’s Volume API technology makes finding the best LTL rates fast, easy, and convenient for small and medium-sized business owners. Learn more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shaping your shipping strategy into the quiet season.

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Heading into the quiet season, small to medium-sized businesses must understand how market conditions differ during this time of year. Learn how you can plan around and take advantage of the quiet season.

Empowering Small Business: Use Carrier Ratings to Find Top LTL Carriers

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Valuable LTL carrier ratings educate and empower small business owners to make informed decisions and find top LTL carriers.

Freight Transport Services: LTL and TL Explained

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Learn the difference between LTL, TL, and how these freight transport services can benefit your business with better rates, shipping options, and speed.

Rise of the machines: How dimensionalizers are revolutionizing LTL.

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Dimentionalizers use lasers to accurately measure freight in seconds. Learn the advantages this technology provides to carriers and shippers.

Find the Best Freight Rates With Our Quote Tool

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Find out how our free quote tool gets you the best freight rates every time. Explore our large carrier network and compare quotes to save time and money on your shipments.

Freight Capacity Trends During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Meta description Freightquote addresses current shipping capacity trends during the coronavirus, including trends for LTL and TL freight shipping.

How a Freight Service Provider Can Add Expertise to Your SMB

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Does your shipping department need some wisdom? Learn why working with the right freight service provider can help your SMB improve shipping and logistics overnight.

How to find the cheapest way to ship LTL freight.

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Find low-cost freight shipping and learn what factors influence the cost of LTL shipments and what that means for your shipping strategy.