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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.

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.

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 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.

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 and how it can affect your freight rate.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What Freight Classes Mean for Your Business

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Learn more about how freight class is determined and the different methods you can use to get the best value for your freight.

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.

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.

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: 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.

https://www.freightquote.com/blog/how-a-freight-audit-can-help-to-optimize-your-ltl-shipping-strategy/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

https://www.freightquote.com/blog/how-to-take-advantage-of-todays-market-while-planning-for-the-future/

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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