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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.

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.

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.

LTL Pickups: What Small Business Shippers Need to Know

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Master LTL pickups in 4 easy steps! Simplify the freight pickup process and get expert tips before booking your next less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment.

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.

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.

Less than Truckload vs Full Truckload: What's the difference?

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Full truckload shipping vs. LTL: what are they and when to use them. Compare LTL and truckload freight to choose the best option for your shipment.

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.

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!

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.

Top 5 Freightquote Videos: A Guide for Small Business Shippers

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Ship smart with tips from Freightquote. Check out our video guide to get helpful info on less than truckload shipping for your business.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why freight density matters in LTL shipping.

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Freight density is the weight of the shipment in relation to the size of the shipment. Learn why freight density matters in LTL shipping.

Why freight service providers are best for distribution center logistics.

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Working with a freight service provider is a great way to better distribution center logistics. Read this post to learn more about how freight service providers can best support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shipping for Small Business: What it Means to be a Freight Service Provider for SMBs

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Shipping for small business isn’t easy. Learn how Freightquote caters to SMBs with tools and resources made to streamline operations and grow your business.

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.

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.

Freightquote’s Small Business Shipping Tools Help Etsy Sellers

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Discover what Freightquote's tools for Etsy sellers means for small businesses and get a free quote today!

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 Packaging Tips for Stress-Free Small Business Shipping

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Read small business freight packaging tips on how to properly package, load, and secure your freight for shipment and transit.

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.

Customer Testimonial: Freightquote + MSI Packaging Inc.

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Learn how one packaging company relies on Freightquote for affordable freight shipping rates and superior customer service.

Why Accurately Entering Freight Characteristics is Important

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Learn how to accurately enter freight characteristics into our free quote tool to save time and money on your next shipment.

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 Get First-Rate LTL Freight Carrier Performance for Your Business

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Learn how to find your ideal LTL freight carrier and discover methods you can use to ensure you get the best rates and services. Contact us to learn more!

5 Common Pitfalls of Freight Shipping Companies and How to Avoid Them

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Learn five tips on how to find the right freight shipping company for your small business.

Customer Testimonial: Freightquote + Anthem Brewing

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Small businesses rely on us for simple and fast freight shipping processes. Discover why Anthem Brewing uses Freightquote for all their shipping needs.

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.