Freight Shipping
Freight Shipping Rates
Freight shipping refers to the air, land, and sea transportation of oversized shipments of products inside the United States or throughout the world. The commodities are put into pallets or large, substantial containers before being transported via one or more modes of transportation. And A-1 Auto Transport is well-equipped to help you perform your freight shipment via any method suitable for your needs.
North Carolina Freight Shipping Cost & Time To Ship
To / From North Carolina | Distance | Cost | Estimated Time In Transit |
Charlotte, NC To Kansas City, KS | 963 miles | $1,734.48 - $2,119.92 | 3 - 5 Days |
Raleigh, NC To Boise City, ID | 2436 miles | $4,386.24 - $5,360.96 | 7 - 9 Days |
Greensboro, NC To Toledo, OH | 547 miles | $985.68 - $1,204.72 | 2 - 4 Days |
Durham, NC To Salem, OR | 2885 miles | $5,193.90 - $6,348.10 | 8 - 10 Days |
Winston-Salem, NC To Anaheim, CA | 2432 miles | $4,378.86 - $5,351.94 | 7 - 9 Days |
Fayetteville, NC To St. Charles, MO | 860 miles | $1,549.26 - $1,893.54 | 3 - 5 Days |
Cary, NC To Richmond, KY | 501 miles | $903.06 - $1,103.74 | 2 - 4 Days |
Wilmington, NC To St. Cloud, MN | 1414 miles | $2,545.20 - $3,110.80 | 4 - 6 Days |
High Point, NC To Norman, OK | 1139 miles | $2,051.46 - $2,507.34 | 3 - 5 Days |
Concord, NC To Belgrade, MT | 2165 miles | $3,898.44 - $4,764.76 | 6 - 8 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 Coast?
There are several aspects to consider when evaluating the cost of freight shipping, including:
- Transportation mode.
- Dimensions and weight
- The location of the shipment.
- Classification of Freight.
- Cost of fuel.
- Distance.
North Carolina Freight Transport Services
There are six primary freight shipping services to ship from. And even if you have difficulty choosing, A-1 Auto Transport's team is here to guide you. Any of the services below can be used based on your needs.
- Less than Truckload Freight (LTF)
- Ocean Freight
- Full Truckload Freight (FTF)
- Expedited Freight
- Air Freight
- Intermodal Rail Freight (IRF)
- International freight forwarder and global supply chain
Best Freight Shipping Companies
Selecting a shipping company is easy but choosing the right freight shipping company requires specific needs to be met. To choose the right company, you have to ensure the following:
- Make sure they have what it takes to offer the services you want
- Ensure they have a favorable transit time
- They must be able to provide a variety of services
- They must have up-to-date communication and technology systems.
Full Truck Load Freight Transport
If you need to ship a very large freight volume, it only makes more sense for you to employ the Full Truckload freight transport. FTL freight transport is an even better option if you need to transport your freight over a long distance, as FTL freight carriers always have average speed. They as well would get faster to your destination.
Additionally, FTL freight transports don't take so much delivery time because they don't have a lot of stopovers along the way. So, if you need your freight shipment delivered quickly to North Carolina, you should consider using FTL freight transport. In other words, if you're shipping time-sensitive freight items, FTL freight shipping is just the best option for you.
LTL Freight Shipping
If you need to ship small freight volumes, less-than-truckload freight transport would be a better option. This method of shipping allows business owners to share space with other business owners in the same truck. Generally, shipping freight with LTL freight transport is more cost-effective and affordable. It is also a very good option for distribution and warehousing purposes as we make multiple stops at our clients' destinations.
Furthermore, if you're shipping over a shorter distance, or need to ship small freight regularly, LTL freight transport is the best option. With LTL freight transport, you can ship 500 to 15000 pounds of freight. You can also be assured that we will handle your freight with extra care, shipping to North Carolina.
Call Us
We are always available for you. Whenever you are ready to speak to us about our freight transportation services, contact our representative at 1-888-230-9116.
Frequently Asked Questions
We ship freight to all 773 North Carolina cities. We can help pick up freights from these cities as well and help you ship them to any part of the US.
It's difficult to guess what the cost might be without knowing variables such as route, freight mode, freight weight, and your shipping preferences, for example, whether you want FTL or LTL shipping. To be precise, use our free quote tool to estimate your shipping cost.
Your shipment might arrive in a day if you use a fast freight mode like air freight or if you opt for FTL shipping. However, it may not be the same experience when you use land freight or LTL shipping, especially when the distance is far and when carriers have several customers to attend to. Discuss with your freight carrier or logistics company to have an idea of when you should expect delivery.
We calculate chargeable weight using the gross weight of your shipment or the volumetric weight, whichever has a higher value between the two. Gross weight is your shipment's total weight, including the packaging and pallets. Volumetric weight is obtained by measuring the volume of the shipment (length x breadth x height) and dividing it by the density ratio of the shipment mode.