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Freight classes offer a standardized method for identifying how difficult it is to ship a particular type of freight, giving both shippers and carriers consistently fair pricing. However, the price for shipping is more than just a standard rate: you’ll also need to consider tariffs and additional fees associated with the established freight class and destination.

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!

What are freight transport services to begin with? A simple definition describes freight transport as a process for moving goods by land, air, and sea. Making up the bulk of that transportation in the U.S. is the trucking industry.

Dry van shipping is one of, if not the most popular and sought-after freight transportation methods. Shippers strongly prefer this method due to the high availability and numerous advantages of having an enclosed trailer during the transportation process.

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!

Discover what Freightquote's tools for Etsy sellers means for small businesses. Save money and time on shipping with Freightquote’s powerful quoting tool for small business shipping.

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.

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

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

Thanks to technological progress, we can ship produce and other perishable goods at temperatures that keep them fresh and delicious. This method of shipping is known as temperature-controlled shipping and it’s the key to shipping fresh produce.