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You were being responsible and thinking ahead. You got your freight quote way ahead of time, going by the motto \u2018\u2019the earlier <\/span>\u2014<\/span> the better\u2019\u2019 and now they\u2019re telling you your quote expired.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this is a reality of freight shipping, and quoting early isn\u2019t always going to get you the best result. Depending on the carrier, <\/span>a rate may be valid for anywhere between three to thirty days.<\/b><\/p>\n

So how can you know what to expect?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below we explain why and when shipping quotes expire and how to prepare accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Steady<\/p>\n

Standard Freight Quotes<\/b><\/h3>\n

The standard freight rates are Freightera\u2019s discounted rates from carriers. Due to the volume we provide our carriers with, they\u2019re able to give us discounted pricing. This, in turn, gives us the chance to give our customers the highest possible level of service at competitive rates.<\/span><\/p>\n

These discounted rates are valid for 30 days due to the fluctuation in fuel prices<\/a>.<\/b> Fuel charges are a percentage-based surcharge added to all shipments. Within the 30 days that the quote is valid, they aren\u2019t expected to fluctuate so much as to cause changes in pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Upward<\/p>\n

Dynamic Freight Quotes\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dynamic rate quotes<\/a> have a much shorter shelf life than standard rates. <\/span>These quotes are valid for 3-5 days due to the fact that they\u2019re based on availability.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

This type of pricing allows carriers to be more competitive at times, but the prices tend to fluctuate much more, and much more frequently.<\/b><\/p>\n

You can think of the standard pricing as a calm boat ride by the river. It changes, but not by much and not very noticeably. On the other hand, you can think of dynamic pricing as a rollercoaster. Sometimes it\u2019s slow and steady and sometimes there\u2019s a sudden and exciting drop (in pricing).<\/span><\/p>\n

Dynamic pricing also means that if you quote today and change your shipment tomorrow and quote again <\/span>\u2014<\/span> there is a possibility that the rate differs by quite a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What that means for you<\/b><\/h3>\n

Quoting on time is good, especially when you\u2019re certain that your shipment won\u2019t change.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A good practice is to re-quote your shipment again closer to the actual shipping date. Ideally, you want to re-quote 2-3 days before shipping in order to get the best rate from carriers with dynamic pricing, as well as standard pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, at Freightera this doesn\u2019t even have to be a pain in the neck. Our system allows you to save your quotes so getting the best possible price is as simple as a few clicks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get your freight quotes in seconds on Freightera.com!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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You were being responsible and thinking ahead. You got your freight quote way ahead of time, going by the motto \u2018\u2019the earlier \u2014 the better\u2019\u2019 and now they\u2019re telling you your quote expired. Unfortunately, this is a reality of freight shipping, and quoting early isn\u2019t always going to get you the best result. Depending on […]<\/p>\n

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