Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

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.

Logistics experts and carriers have spent decades trying to get perishable goods from one location to another while maintaining freshness. In this article, we'll explain how to send fresh goods to your customers using temperature-controlled shipping. We'll also explore the unique needs of different food and produce items to help you make the best choice for your goods.

When it comes to getting a shipping quote, entering the characteristics of your freight correctly is essential to getting an accurate quote. Detailed and exact information about your freight not only gives you an accurate quote, it also saves you stress, time and money.

Learn the best freight packaging tips on how to properly package, load and secure your freight for shipment and transit.

Today’s small businesses are doing it all, from digital marketing and social media to shipping and logistics. While it’s not cost-effective to outsource every department, your shipping needs can be met by choosing the right freight service provider – all without paying extra.