What is Freight Quote

What is Freight Quote

What Does Freight Quote Mean in Shipping

A freight quote is an approximate transportation cost that client will pay. The price is based on the provided information. It includes origin and destination point, time of the year, freight type, and appropriate shipping service. Most carriers have enough experience to provide accurate quotes that match the final invoice.

Some factors can change the final transportation cost, making it different from the quote you receive initially. Sometimes those errors are a human factor. For example, you forgot to mention some details about your commodities. Thus the carrier charges a different price. But most of the time these factors are unpredictable, and you can’t control them. The factors are:

• Fuel price. It is not very impactful, however, it changes the final costs.
• Accessibility of the delivery or pickup point.
• Weather. Bad weather may change the transportation costs or delay the delivery.

Carrier companies have access to modern technology and can provide quotes to clients almost instantly.

How to Get a Freight Quote

Getting a quote can be performed in three ways. You can email a carrier the details of your freight, including where you need it to be delivered. You can call them directly and negotiate the rates with their manager. Or you can visit the website of the carrier company and use a simple freight shipping quote calculator.

If you want to get an easy, fast, and accurate shipping quote from Delta Express, you can use any convenient method listed above. We will gladly work with you and deliver your freight efficiently.