Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

COVID-19, or Coronavirus, has impacted many businesses recently. How is it impacting small businesses and what can you do to combat the changes?

The cost of an LTL shipment is one of the most important factors for SMBs. Though, maybe the factors impacting cost are what SMBs should be focusing on.

Leveraging the quiet season for your business means first understanding what the quiet season is and how it impacts the market. Learn how you can use this season to the advantage of your business.

Taking a look at the past year shows us a favorable market for shippers. How should you plan ahead to anticipate a market with fluctuating freight rates in the future? 

Rates often reach a high point during the holidays. Though, as we head into 2020, it appears that rates may continue to to rise beyond December.

If a loading dock is not available at your delivery site, for an additional fee, you can select “inside delivery” on most freight shipments. In this instance, the driver will carry your shipment through the threshold of the delivery location. 

The retail boom may have a serious impact on your LTL shipping strategy. Being able to leverage this boom in your favor can keep your shipping approach headed in the right direction.

When determining your preferred LTL shipping method, there are two options that must be considered – consolidation and hub & spoke. Learn which one is best for you.

The back to school season is a time of the year that brings more consumer spending and demand in the market year after year. This can be an excellent time to take a second look at your truckload shipping strategy.

Shippers have seen and will continue to see the changes in technology around them. It's important to know how these changes will shape LTL shipping in the future and what is pushing that change.