Shipping from North Carolina
North Carolina freight rates Textiles and weather make North Carolina freight rates a bit trendier than other states. The Mid-Atlantic states in general are a bit harder to find truckload capacity, which can negatively affect truckload freight rates. The lumber industry can make freight shipping outbound North Carolina much more expensive during the fall than any other time. LTL freight rates can be more expensive in the rural areas of North Carolina and slightly above average in the more populated areas due to the factors listed above. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of North Carolina can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
Shipping to Florida
Florida freight rates Florida outbound freight rates during the fall and winter are very affordable compared to the summer months. Shipping freight to Florida during the summer is also the best way to get the cheapest freight rates. Because of the produce industry, freight rates during peak summer months are more expensive when shipping freight out of Florida. Due to tourism and lack of major industry, Florida is a very consumption-heavy state. This makes overall freight rates higher when shipping in, lower when trucking out. With a port in Jacksonville, international freight shipping is busy here and import/exports are common. LTL freight rates in Florida are generally low due to high volume and competition. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Florida can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.