Comparing freight quotes is easier when every provider is evaluated using the same cost structure. A freight quote template helps avoid comparing one all-in offer with another quote that excludes local charges.
Fields worth comparing
- Provider or carrier
- Freight amount
- Origin charges
- Destination charges
- Fuel or BAF
- Documentation
- Pickup and delivery
- Other surcharges
- Transit time
- ETD and quote validity
Price is not the only factor
The cheapest option may not always be the most useful if transit time, validity or operational constraints differ. A simple scoring method can weight price and transit time according to the shipment's priorities.
Keep historical quotes
Saving past quotations in one workbook can make it easier to compare providers and understand how costs change over time.
The ImportVista Freight Quote Comparison includes a dashboard, automatic price ranking and a configurable price/transit score.