Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do business in America. As shutdowns and restrictions begin to lift, all business owners are now faced with the latest challenges of reopening their doors post COVID-19.

Although the global pandemic has impacted small businesses, many of them are still open for business and shipping products to customers. Although the global pandemic has impacted small businesses, many of them are still open for business and shipping products to customers.

Produce season is here, which means a large volume of fruits and vegetables are being shipped all over the country. To get your produce delivered fresh and on time, you’ll need to keep it cold and secure. You’ll also need to work with a reliable carrier that’s experienced in shipping food.

Small businesses across the U.S. are doing their best to get creative and assess all options while much of the country’s economy has shut down during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at the trends in both LTL and TL freight shipping.

COVID-19, or Coronavirus, has impacted many businesses recently. How is it impacting small businesses and what can you do to combat the changes?

The cost of an LTL shipment is one of the most important factors for SMBs. Though, maybe the factors impacting cost are what SMBs should be focusing on.

Leveraging the quiet season for your business means first understanding what the quiet season is and how it impacts the market. Learn how you can use this season to the advantage of your business.

Taking a look at the past year shows us a favorable market for shippers. How should you plan ahead to anticipate a market with fluctuating freight rates in the future? 

Rates often reach a high point during the holidays. Though, as we head into 2020, it appears that rates may continue to to rise beyond December.