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Develop a Request for Quotation (RFQ) form to simplify the process of securing rates

Get an edge on the competition by getting the most out of your rate quotations.  By standardizing the process, you can control the quality of work and make the review of the rates easier.

  • Add detailed information (e.g. full commodity description, dangerous goods details, special handling requirements, facility characteristics, etc.) to make every quotation more accurate and competitive.
  • Indicate shipment frequency and annual volume to qualify for savings tied to volumes.
    A proper RFQ makes it much easier to compare “apples to apples” when sourcing quotes from various carriers.

Quick Tip #8
Why accurate shipping documentation is so important

Did you know that the decision to call a freight shipment for exam is made by Other Government Departments (OGDs), such as the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and is often triggered by a problem with the documentation?

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