{"id":330,"date":"2025-11-03T20:55:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T20:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/?page_id=330"},"modified":"2025-11-04T15:40:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:40:15","slug":"how-to-get-freight-quotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/how-to-get-freight-quotes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Freight Quotes"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Freight quotes are based on several factors: distance, weight, dimensions, density, value, handling requirements, and how easily your freight can be damaged. Carriers use this information to assign a freight class, which, along with mileage, determines your shipping cost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>WHAT DOES CWT WEIGHT MEAN IN FREIGHT?<\/strong><br \/><em>CWT<\/em> stands for \u201c<strong>cost per hundredweight<\/strong>\u201d (expressed as $\/CWT). Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/ltl-freight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments<\/a> are priced by <strong>CWT weight<\/strong>, meaning per 100 pounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For example, if your <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">400-pound shipment is priced at\u00a0<strong>$25 per CWT<\/strong>, the base cost would be\u00a0<strong>$100<\/strong>\u00a0(excluding extras such as<\/span> liftgate or residential delivery).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In general:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Heavier shipments = lower CWT rate<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Lighter shipments = higher rate or minimum charge<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Full truckload (FTL) rates<\/strong> are calculated <strong>per mile<\/strong>, often cheaper than pricing by the pound<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Knowing your shipment\u2019s <strong>CWT weight<\/strong> helps you better estimate your freight quote and find the most cost-effective option.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>SURCHARGES AND ACCESSORIES<\/strong><br \/>Your CWT-based freight rate is just the beginning. Many carriers add extra fees, such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Fuel surcharge<\/strong> (can be up to 25%)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Liftgate service<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Inside or residential delivery<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Limited access locations<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Be sure to include these when estimating your total freight cost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>WHY CHOOSE USHIP FOR FREIGHT QUOTES<\/strong><br \/>uShip offers more than just competitive rates. Here\u2019s how we make freight shipping easier:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.uship.com\/hc\/en-us\/categories\/200161457-LTL-Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expert Support<\/a>:<\/strong> Our LTL team is here via phone or email to help with bookings, claims, and more<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.uship.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/206922587-Additional-Charge-Notification?p=10356&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=10357&amp;p=10360&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=10363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accurate Invoicing<\/a>:<\/strong> We audit invoices and credit your uShip account if you\u2019ve overpaid<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.uship.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360035543574-My-Contact-Rates-Bring-Your-Own-Rates-Program?p=10356&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=10357&amp;p=10360&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=10363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bring Your Own Rates<\/a>:<\/strong> Already have LTL carrier rates? Load them into uShip to compare all options in one place<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.uship.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360036057113-Customer-Specific-Pricing?p=10356&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=10357&amp;p=10360&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=10363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volume-Based Pricing<\/a>:<\/strong> We can help negotiate better pricing based on your shipping volume<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.uship.com\/ltl-referral-program\/?_thumbnail_id=10363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Referral Program<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn shipping credit when you refer friends<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/learn\/uship-protection-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shipping Protection Options<\/a>:<\/strong> Carriers don\u2019t offer full liability\u2014protect your freight with a <strong>uShip Protection Plan<\/strong> at checkout<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>From transparent pricing to personalized support, uShip makes managing your freight quotes simple and cost-effective. Have questions? Our experienced freight team is ready to help.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/ship\/freight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Freight Quotes Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freight quotes are based on several factors: distance, weight, dimensions, density, value, handling requirements, and how easily your freight can be damaged. Carriers use this information to assign a freight class, which, along with mileage, determines your shipping cost. WHAT DOES CWT WEIGHT MEAN IN FREIGHT?CWT stands for \u201ccost per hundredweight\u201d (expressed as $\/CWT). 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