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Five Freight Shipping Modes, One Calculator

Freightzy’s shipping calculator covers every major freight mode for shippers moving goods across Canada and the United States. Select the mode that fits your shipment, enter your details, and compare live carrier rates in minutes.

LTL Freight Quotes

Less-than-truckload shipping is the most cost-effective option for palletized freight that doesn’t fill a full trailer. You share space with other shippers and pay only for the pallet positions your freight occupies - typically one to ten pallets per shipment. Freightzy’s LTL quotes pull live rates from national and regional carriers with negotiated pricing.

Learn more about LTL freight shipping.

Full Truckload (FTL) Quotes

Full truckload is the right mode when you have enough freight to fill most or all of a 53-foot trailer, or when the shipment requires direct transit with no terminal handling. Freightzy’s FTL quotes provide competitive linehaul rates with real-time capacity availability across our carrier network.

Learn more about FTL freight shipping.

Refrigerated LTL Quotes

Shipping temperature-sensitive freight - food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, floral, or anything that needs frozen, chilled, or protect-from-freeze conditions? Freightzy’s refrigerated LTL calculator quotes reefer capacity from our vetted carrier network with 100+ reefer carriers and continuous temperature monitoring. No volume minimums.

Learn more about reefer LTL services.

Trade Show Shipping Quotes

Trade show freight operates on target move dates, not rolling delivery windows. Freightzy’s trade show shipping calculator accounts for venue-specific logistics, drayage coordination, advance warehouse delivery, and show contractor requirements. Ship booths, displays, and product samples to every major U.S. and Canadian trade show.

Learn more about trade show shipping.

Final Mile Delivery Quotes

Last-mile delivery for oversized, heavy, or specialty freight that standard parcel carriers can’t handle. Freightzy’s Endgame Final Mile service covers white-glove, threshold, room of choice, and installation deliveries for furniture, appliances, fixtures, and commercial equipment.

Learn more about Final Mile delivery.

What Determines Your Freight Rate

Freight shipping costs are determined by a handful of factors. Understanding them helps you get more accurate quotes and avoid surprise charges:

Weight and Dimensions: Heavier and larger shipments cost more. LTL freight is priced by hundredweight (CWT) with price breaks at higher weights. Accurate dimensions matter because carriers apply dimensional weight rules when freight is light relative to its size.

Freight Class: LTL freight is classified on a scale from 50 to 500 based on density, stowability, handling difficulty, and liability. Lower classes (dense, easy-to-handle freight) get lower rates. Higher classes (light, bulky, fragile freight) get higher rates. Not sure of your freight class? Use our freight class calculator.

Distance and Lane: Longer distances generally cost more, but lane density matters too. High-volume freight corridors (e.g., Toronto–Chicago, LA–Dallas) often have more competitive rates than thin lanes with limited carrier coverage.

Mode: LTL, FTL, reefer, intermodal, and expedited all have different pricing structures. LTL is priced per hundredweight with accessorials. FTL is priced per truck (market-based). Reefer adds a fuel and equipment premium over dry freight.

Accessorials: Additional services like liftgate pickup or delivery, residential delivery, limited-access locations, inside delivery, appointment scheduling, or detention add to the base rate. Declare accessorials upfront to avoid reclassification fees.

Fuel Surcharge: Carriers apply a fuel surcharge indexed to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly diesel price report. This is a standard pass-through, not a hidden fee, but it fluctuates weekly and affects total cost.

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Why Shippers Choose Freightzy for Freight Quotes

Instant Multi-Carrier Rates, No Signup Required: Compare live rates from Estes, Old Dominion, FedEx Freight, R+L Carriers, ABF, and additional regional and national carriers. Get quotes in minutes without creating an account. Book when you’re ready.

Cross-Border Canada–U.S. Specialty: Freightzy is headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, and cross-border freight between Canada and the United States is one of our core capabilities. Our calculator handles cross-border lanes with customs, CBSA, and CBP coordination built into the service.

Refrigerated + Dry Under One Roof: Most freight brokers handle either dry freight or temperature-controlled freight. Freightzy does both. Quote reefer LTL and dry FTL from the same platform, coordinated by the same operations team. One relationship for your full freight program.

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Other Freightzy Tools

Not ready to quote yet? Use our other freight tools to prepare your shipment details:

Freight Class Calculator - Look up or calculate your NMFC freight class based on commodity type and density.

Cubic Capacity Calculator - Check whether your freight fits on a standard trailer and calculate cubic utilization.

Auto Linear Feet Calculator - Calculate the linear feet your freight occupies for volume LTL and FTL quoting.

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FAQ: About Freight Shipping Quotes

How do I get a freight shipping quote online?

Select your shipping mode (LTL, FTL, refrigerated LTL, trade show, or final mile) from the calculator above, then enter your shipment details: pickup and delivery locations, commodity description, weight, dimensions, and any special requirements like liftgate or residential delivery. Freightzy’s system pulls live rates from our carrier network and returns competitive quotes within minutes. No account signup is required to get a quote. When you’re ready to book, select your preferred carrier and rate, and our operations team handles the rest.

How much does it cost to ship freight?

Freight shipping costs depend on weight, dimensions, freight class, distance, mode of transport, and accessorial services. For LTL freight, rates are typically calculated per hundredweight (CWT) with price breaks at higher weights. For FTL, rates are market-based per truck. Reefer freight adds a premium for temperature-controlled equipment and fuel. The most accurate way to find out what your specific shipment will cost is to enter your details into the calculator above - you’ll see live rates from multiple carriers in minutes.

What is the difference between LTL and FTL freight?

LTL (less-than-truckload) freight shares trailer space with other shippers’ freight. You pay only for the pallet positions your shipment occupies, making it cost-effective for partial loads (typically 1–10 pallets). FTL (full truckload) books the entire trailer for one shipment, providing direct transit with fewer handling points. FTL is typically the right choice when the shipment is large enough to fill most of a trailer, when the product can’t tolerate consolidation, or when schedule control is critical. For a deeper comparison, read our LTL vs FTL shipping guide.

Does Freightzy ship freight between Canada and the U.S.?

Yes. Cross-border freight between Canada and the United States is one of Freightzy’s core specialties. We’re headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, and our operations team handles CBSA and U.S. Customs clearance, cross-border documentation, and temperature compliance for refrigerated cross-border shipments. The shipping calculator supports cross-border lanes - enter your Canadian and U.S. zip/postal codes to get live rates.

Can I get a refrigerated freight quote through this calculator?

Yes. Select the “Refrigerated LTL” option from the shipping mode selector to get reefer freight quotes. Freightzy’s refrigerated LTL program covers frozen, chilled, and protect-from-freeze temperature bands across Canada and the U.S. Our carrier network includes 100+ vetted reefer carriers with continuous temperature monitoring and real-time tracking. There are no volume minimums - you can ship as little as one pallet of temperature-controlled freight.

Are there hidden fees in freight shipping quotes?

Freightzy’s quotes are transparent - the rate you see is the rate you pay, provided your shipment details are accurate. Freight shipping does include standard components beyond the base linehaul rate, including fuel surcharge (indexed to weekly diesel prices, applied by every carrier), and accessorial charges if your shipment requires special services like liftgate, residential delivery, or inside pickup. The best way to avoid surprise charges is to declare all accessorials upfront when quoting and to provide accurate weight and dimensions. Our operations team reviews every booking to flag potential reclassification or accessorial issues before they become invoice surprises.

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