Trucking Transportation Companies

Best Features of Some of the Top Trucking Transportation Companies

FreightCenter.com gives you instant freight rates from hundreds of top trucking transportation companies in the nation.  But it can be difficult to decide which carrier is right for you without knowing where their specialties lie.  We've compiled a list of some of our top national trucking transportation companies to help you decide which is right for you.  Read on, and visit us for a free freight quote from all the carriers below.  

YRC: YRC Freight is a long established trucking company, so if you're looking for experience you'll find it here.  They also specialize in trade show shipping and have knowledgeable trained truckers who can get your exhibit to its destinations in tact and on time. YRC is known for on-time service reliability and excellent customer satisfaction rates. 


R+L Carriers: R+L Carriers is known for superior delivery of time sensitive freight shipments.  A variety of different services are offered to ensure truckers get your cargo to its destination within your time frame.  If you are under tough time constraints, R+L is the way to go.  R+L is also home to YouCrate services.  YouCrate is perfect for moving a small apartment, dorm, or storage unit. YouCrate transports the Crate to you, allows you to store your things for as long as you'd like and then picks it up when you're ready to ship.  

XPress Global Systems: Xpress Global began shipping in the flooring industry.  WIth over 40 years of experience shipping construction and flooring materials XPress Global is an excellent choice for the commercial shipper.  They're also known to have some of the lowest rates in the industry with efficient transport times.

Remember we have many more top-notch carriers from Old Dominion to Southeastern Freight Lines.  Our freight agents can help you find the best carrier and value for your shipment.  Call 800-716-7608 to speak to an agent or visit our Website for more information. 

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How to Calculate Trucking Rates

How to Calculate Trucking Rates

Freight rates can fluctuate for a large variety of reasons.  This often makes it difficult to calculate LTL trucking rates without professional assistance. From gas prices to weather restrictions, freight rates change daily.  The demand of the market can also considerably effect your trucking rates.  During a time when there's an excess amount of freight, it's considered a 'truckers market.'  Trucking transportation companies become less competitive and rates can be slightly higher.

Freight rates can also change drastically depending on your shipping locations and the freight class your cargo falls under.  Thus there truly is no "average freight rate."  A pallet of feathers and a pallet of glass mirrors require different methods of transport and handling.  This results in different freight classes.  It's recommended that you contact a freight agent to help you find the correct freight class for your shipment. 

FreightCenter's instant ratings calculator is a widely used tool in the freight shipping community. Instead of contacting each carrier individually a shipper can calculate trucking rates from hundreds of carriers in a few simple steps.  Before quoting it's important for you to know all of the following details about your shipment.

Shipment Specifications:
To and from zip codes
Site specifications (Dock, forklift, residential, terminal)
Shipment packaging (Boxed, Crated, Palletized)
Weight
Dimensions
Freight Class

Visit FreightCenter and input this information into the quick quote form.  FreightCenter's system will calculate trucking rates in a matter of seconds and will even allow you to save your quotes for later. Have questions about your shipment, call 800-716-7608 to speak to an agent.

Old Dominion or UPS? Choosing Your Trucking Company

FreightCenter.com has been an established third party logistics company since 1998. Over the past 15 years we've focused on building relationships with the best carriers in the industry.  The names you know best like Old Dominion Trucking Company, UPS Freight, YRC and CH Robinson, have entrusted in us the ability to provide them a large volume of shipments every day.  In return these reputable carriers give us discount volume rates which we pass on to you - the shipper! 

So, how do you decide if Old Dominion Trucking Company or YRC will be the best carrier for you? When you run a quote at FreightCenter you'll be provided with both transit times and price. We'll compare hundreds of carriers and display the top results for you.  Each carrier has specific 'lanes' that they ship frequently on.  Presumably the more they use these lanes, the lower the cost will be to you.  Determine what's important to you. If you're on a time constraint talk to an agent about who can provide the best guaranteed shipping options for your freight. 

Additionally, you can check out reviews from like minded shippers and see what type of freight these carriers are best at. While Old Dominion Trucking Company is known for their guaranteed speed service, UPS Freight is the carrier of choice for all Freeman Trade Shows and 50% of GES and Shepard Shows.

Agents at FreightCenter can help you find the best carrier for your shipment.  Call 800-716-7608 to speak with an agent or visit us to learn more.