October 02, 2014

6 Ways to Get Freight Quotes with FreightCenter

The Traditional Method


For more than 20 years, we've been automating and refining the way businesses and people get freight quotes online. Just sign up for a free account and get as many freight quotes as you want - at no charge. You decide what to pay and which carrier you prefer to use. Because we bring so many people to our site, we're able to negotiate high-volume rates with many well known carriers, and we pass this discount and service availability to you. Best of all, we stand behind our online service. Each shipment receives a personal touch, and our agents are always willing to help with your toughest questions and quote requests.

The Old-Fashioned Way


You can still pick up a phone and call. Whether you're out of pocket on your mobile device or just simply prefer to speak to someone, we're open six days a week and have extended customer service hours on weekdays. We even have a phone number that's easy to remember so you'll never forget. Call 844-SHIP-NOW (744-7669) anytime you need a pickup or have a question about the freight shipping process.

The DIY Method


TMS Software is a huge buzz word in the transportation industry. Many small to large businesses are looking to diversify their carrier base and to optimize their transportation. Optimized routes and more choices equals big time and money savings, and who doesn't want that? FreightCenter partners with Cirrus TMS to deliver its rates and services via the Cirrus transportation management platform. Check out what Cirrus TMS has to offer today and schedule a demo when you're ready. The new year is right around the corner. Get setup before the start of 2015.

The Super Stealth Way


Web developers will love this... All the power of FreightCenter is available through our free APIs. Use our carrier rating and booking APIs to pull in rates, mileage, routing and tracking information from our extensive network of carriers. Developers can sign up for an account, request an API key, and begin to program all different types of applications. From Warehouse Management Systems to proprietary software, developers have used our APIs to add value to their builds.

The New School Method


eCommerce is not going away any time soon. More and more people are shopping online and you - the retailer - need to find a way to get your products to your customers' doors. Sure, it's easy when you're dealing with small packages and standard mail, but what do you do when you sell big stuff like furniture, heavy equipment, automotive parts, or pallets of consumer goods? Ta-da! It's almost like we knew you needed us. Good thing we've already thought about you and have developed a solution. FreightCenter develops on several large eCommerce platforms to bring you free extensions and plugins for eCommerce platforms like the Magento Enterprise and Community Editions.

The Dummy-Proof Method


Do you sell goods on eBay or anywhere online? FreightCenter offers a free freight shipping calculator. All you have to do is copy some code and paste it in your item description. This solution also works great in the sidebar of your web page or on any page where you think it's handy to offer free quotes to visitors. In addition to the calculator, FreightCenter has also packaged up its Quick Quote engine into a standalone product that can be displayed on any website. It's like having a mini-FreightCenter right on your page and it takes zero development or web designer skills! Visitors can quote, book and track shipments without ever leaving your site.

Curious about any of these products and want to learn more? Don't see your unique situation above? Give us a call at 844-FR8-APPS (378-2777) and we'll be happy to steer you in the right direction.







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