What to Look for in a Freight
Quote?
When obtaining a domestic or international freight quote, it may seem like nothing more than a laundry
list of exorbitant charges.
In fact, if you don’t use professional Landstar agents, you may be wondering
what...
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What to Look for in a Freight
Quote?
When obtaining a domestic or international freight quote, it may seem like nothing more than a laundry
list of exorbitant charges.
In fact, if you don’t use professional Landstar agents, you may be wondering
what charges aren’t included.
So, what are the actual costs associated with a quote and what should you
look for? The simple truth is that a freight quote includes every single detail involved with shipping
freight from one place to another.
Let’s take a closer look at the costs, so you can make an informed
decision.
Let’s begin by talking about how a freight quote is established.
Shipping today is much different than it
was only fifteen years ago, when a freight company had specialists devoted to preparing quotes.
Today,
forwarding agents and shipping brokers use specialized freight calculation software that produces
accurate quotes in no time at all.
Obviously, the main costs are going to depend upon the weight or volume of your freight
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