Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

For small business shippers, every advantage from exceptional customer service to consistent communication with carriers could mean a boost to the bottom line. A well-managed freight tracking process is an effective way to provide the visibility required for businesses to keep their products on the move and customers satisfied.

Properly preparing and packaging freight will set any shipment up for success. When it comes to shipping food and perishables, however, there are a few outside-the-norm factors to consider.

During the busy holiday season, it's important to stay on top of your freight shipping strategy. Extra volume, complex shipping windows, and other outside factors accompany the millions of gifts that will be ordered this year.

Before choosing LTL as a shipping method, it’s necessary to familiarize yourself with some of the basics. Here at Freightquote, we feel that it is our responsibility to educate our current and future customers so they can make more informed decisions. So, when it comes to LTL shipping, we have decided to share our tried and true best practices with you.