Jill CliffordJill Clifford • President at FreightPlus | Strategic Planner for Innovative Transportation Solutions | Developing Efficient Transportation Strategies for C-Level LeadersPresident at FreightPlus | Strategic Planner for Innovative Transportation Solutions | Developing Efficient Transportation Strategies for C-Level Leaders

Let me guess:

You’ve received an LTL quote and you’re wondering why the prices seem high.

Here’s what’s probably happening:

Behind the scenes, carriers are factoring in so many variables beyond just mileage, incorporating things like:

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Mitch Kostoulakos, LCB • Ad Hoc Logistics LLC, Int’l Logistics Consultant/Licensed Customs Broker

I agree with all of these points. Also don’t withhold info about your shipping profile. In the absence of complete data carriers will hedge their bets.