Shipping from Virginia
Virginia freight rates Shipping freight in and out of Virginia is mostly impacted by the lumber market. During the fall, lumber and Christmas trees in the area tend to raise freight rates. In Norfolk, there is a lot of intermodal freight activity, so shipping freight by rail out of Virginia may be the cheapest option. Virginia LTL freight rates can be more expensive than other regions, especially the rural areas due to low volume. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Virginia can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
Shipping to Texas
Texas freight rates Texas freight shipping is very active due to port shipping, agriculture, oil and heavy industry throughout the state. Heavy machinery moving on flatbed trucks is common throughout intra-Texas. LTL freight rates are affordable in and out of Texas due to high volume. Seasonality is not usually a factor on Texas freight rates except during the peak agricultural months. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Texas can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.