When it comes to freight quotes, there are no hard and fast answers. There are too many factors involved that affect the overall cost of shipping what you want to ship. To get an idea of just a few of the major factors in play, check out the following. 

Weight

Something that weighs a hundred pounds is going to cost less to ship than something that weighs a thousand. Likewise, you hardly need freight shipping for something that weighs a hundred pounds, because it will easily fit on a standard shipping truck with other goods. Something that weighs five hundred pounds to five thousand pounds or more all dictate the cost of shipping freight by weight, and weight is not even the sole factor in calculating costs. 

Method of Freight Shipping

Freight can ship via truck, rail, plane, and boat. Freight items can also ship a combination of any of those ways. Depending on the shipping company, you may have your item quoted at many different prices, based on how each shipping company chooses to operate. The weight given each shipping company, combined with the methods of shipping, create the initial quote. There are more quotes to follow when additional factors are taken into consideration. 

Speed of Shipping

Freight is expected to travel slowly because you are dealing with something so heavy that it can only travel by freight shipping. However, there are companies that offer "express freight" shipping. These companies go above and beyond to deliver a freight item in three days or less, as opposed to the typical one or two weeks. You should know that "express freight" comes with a hefty price tag, but when you absolutely need your item delivered to the recipient within three days, the cost is worth it. Just remember that your quote will include the weight and method of shipping factors as well as the speed factor. 

Shape of Object

Oddly shaped, heavy objects needing freight shipping cost more to ship. Because of their odd shape and size, freight companies have to make special accommodations for these items and have alternative methods of securing the items during shipping. Neither you nor they want the item damaged during shipping, and as such various methods of tying the item down, holding it in place on a flatbed truck, or other specialty transport results in a higher estimate. If you can, consider deconstructing the item for easier to ship components and lesser rates. 

Contact a company like Move Freight for more information.