Freight Shipping
Freight Shipping Rates
Shipping heavy items interstate or outside the country may seem like a difficult task, but with our freight shipping services, it's as simple as possible. We can help you transport heavy equipment in bulk from your Minnesota warehouses or storage units to any part of the country and even abroad.
Minnesota Freight Shipping Cost & Time To Ship
To / From Minnesota | Distance | Cost | Estimated Time In Transit |
Minneapolis, MN To Alexandria, LA | 1106 miles | $1,992.24 - $2,434.96 | 3 - 5 Days |
St. Paul, MN To Ellicott City, MD | 1088 miles | $1,958.40 - $2,393.60 | 3 - 5 Days |
Rochester, MN To Port St. Lucie, FL | 1556 miles | $2,802.24 - $3,424.96 | 4 - 6 Days |
Duluth, MN To High Point, NC | 1194 miles | $2,149.38 - $2,627.02 | 3 - 5 Days |
Bloomington, MN To Watertown, SD | 197 miles | $355.14 - $434.06 | 1 - 3 Days |
Brooklyn Park, MN To Woonsocket, RI | 1382 miles | $2,487.78 - $3,040.62 | 4 - 6 Days |
Plymouth, MN To Springdale, AR | 670 miles | $1,206.18 - $1,474.22 | 2 - 4 Days |
Maple Grove, MN To Anchorage, AK | 3148 miles | $5,667.30 - $6,926.70 | 8 - 10 Days |
Woodbury, MN To Kenosha, WI | 357 miles | $643.68 - $786.72 | 1 - 3 Days |
St. Cloud, MN To Boston, MA | 1455 miles | $2,619.54 - $3,201.66 | 4 - 6 Days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are shipping.
How Much Does Freight Shipping Cost?
To arrive at a personalized cost for your freight shipping project, we consider various factors that may apply to you. You must put these in mind when budgeting for your project:
- The supply
One of the primary factors we consider is the supply: the number of trucks and trailers available to handle your project. If the supply is low, it may cause an increase in the cost of your shipping.
- Demand at your destination
If you're shipping to a destination where there is no demand for freight shippers, our carriers will have to travel back empty. Requesting transport to a destination with low demand will affect the cost of your freight shipping.
- The urgency of your project
If you need a fast delivery for your freight, you may have to pay extra for our expedited shipping services.
Freight Transport Services
Some of our freight shipping services include the following:
- Expedited freight shipping
- Air freight shipping
- Full truckload (FTL) freight transport
- Ocean freight transport
- Less than truckload (LTL) freight shipping
- Intermodal freight transport
- Temperature controlled freight transport
We can also assist in shipping a wide variety of items, including
- Industrial supplies
- Turbines
- Construction supplies
- Boilers
Best Freight Shipping Companies in Minnesota
The best freight company has excellent reviews and customer service and uses up-to-date shipping equipment. They should be able to transport your items without delays and within the estimated time frame. Also, you should be able to track your items using GPS technology. A-1 Auto Transport meets all these criteria and should be your top choice for freight shipping in Minnesota.
FTL Freight Shipping
One of our shipping options you can employ to deliver one specific consignment type is a full truckload or FTL. This shipment mode can transport cargo weighing between 10,000 and 45,000 pounds. Therefore, you can use our FTL freight shipment if you need to ship a truckload of mining or construction equipment. There are many advantages to using FTL freight shipping, including the fact that there are no limitations on the size and weight of the goods the carrier can transport. Additionally, it is incredibly effective, and since your delivery travels directly to your drop-off location without making any pauses, you don't have to worry about delays.
Less Than Truck Load Freight Transport
Use our Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight shipping option if you need to transfer things to a different location but don't need a full trailer. Using this technique, you can move smaller loads across the nation for less money, get your things to their destination more quickly, and transport smaller loads more efficiently. Our LTL freight shipping is ideal for you if you need several shipment choices, such as expedited, liftgate, and restricted access. If you also want a specific time range for the arrival of your package, we also provide custom delivery windows. LTL freight shipment is capable of carrying loads up to 15,000 lbs. You can count on us at A-1 Auto Transport to safely deliver your small shipments from Minnesota to any location in the country without any delays.
Reach Out to Us
Contact us at 1-888-230-9116 for more information about our freight shipping services and receive a customized shipping quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
We operate freight shipping services to and from Minnesota to any part of the US. We can pick up your items from any of the 912 cities in Minnesota and ship them to those places as well.
Freight shipping costs to or from Minnesota is relative to your shipping mode, route distance, and weight of your shipment. The best way to have an idea of how much your freight shipping will cost is to get an estimate. Use our free quote tool to find out now.
Shipping freight to or from Minnesota could be done within a day or several days. The determining factors of duration are shipping mode, distance, and if your carrier will have stopovers or not.
Shipping modes include air freight, sea freight, land freight, and train freight. Air cargo is more expensive but faster, and it is more suited for small packages
As for shipping options, when you choose Full Truckload (FTL) or full container load shipping, your freight will get to you earlier than if you choose Less Than Truckload (LTL) because the latter is subject to delays and stopovers.
We calculate chargeable weight by using the gross weight or volumetric weight of your shipment.
The weight of your shipment including that of the packaging and pallets constitutes the gross weight. The volumetric weight is determined by dividing the volume of the shipment (length x breadth x height) by the density ratio of the shipping mode.
Freight carriers use the one with the highest value between gross weight and volumetric weight to determine your chargeable weight.