Shipping from Virginia
Virginia freight rates Shipping freight in and out of Virginia is mostly impacted by the lumber market. During the fall, lumber and Christmas trees in the area tend to raise freight rates. In Norfolk, there is a lot of intermodal freight activity, so shipping freight by rail out of Virginia may be the cheapest option. Virginia LTL freight rates can be more expensive than other regions, especially the rural areas due to low volume. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Virginia can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
Shipping to Idaho
Idaho freight rates Idaho freight shipping, especially truckload freight, is affected mostly by the potato and onion market year round. Idaho is a low consumption state with many rural areas, which can make LTL freight rates a little more expensive. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Idaho can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.