Shipping from Illinois
Illinois freight rates The upper Midwest states, like Illinois, are great freight shipping states. The larger population density, centralized location and abundance of industry make Illinois a great place to ship truckload freight. LTL freight rates in Illinois are generally reasonable. Intermodal freight can be very affordable in Illinois. Chicago freight rates are very affordable when shipping inbound due to the larger quantities of freight shipping in the outward direction. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Illinois can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
Shipping to Arizona
Arizona freight rates Arizona freight rates are substantially affected by the produce market. Outbound freight can be expensive in the spring, summer and even fall months due to the warmer desert climate which creates a longer growing season. Products arriving from Mexico can also affect freight rates in Arizona. Arizona is a medium consumption state, so LTL freight rates are relatively cheap due to a moderate amount of freight moving in the state. There are numerous unpopulated desert areas, so shipping to those zip codes can be high cost. The copper industry is strong and with major railroad access, intermodal freight rates are reasonable. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Arizona can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
