Christmas Tree Shipping

It's the end of October and with only 57 days left before December 25th, Christmas tree shippers are already making plans to ship live trees to retailers. Last year, more than 33 million Christmas trees were sold in the United States¹. With the majority (more than 60%) of those trees being purchased off a retail lot, shippers need a reliable shipping provider to keep healthy, real trees in stock at locations across the U.S.

With 53' length requirements for most Christmas tree loads, full truckload service is the most economical and direct (fewer stops mean faster deliveries). In some cases, intermodal transportation may be more economical, and a viable option when long haul capacity is tight. No matter what mode you choose, you can certainly expect that the annual surge in freight volume will make it difficult to find competitive rates on shipping your real trees.

And that's where FreightCenter comes in. Did you know we helped hundreds of Christmas tree shippers get their trees to lots last year? Let us execute your Christmas tree shipping this holiday season. Our ability to find capacity at a competitive rate could save you time and money.

Give our truckload department a call at 877-716-7882 today and get a head start on your upcoming shipping needs.


¹ Christmas tree facts available via the National Christmas Tree Association.