Turn website visitors into shipping customers. This freight quote request form collects all the shipment data your sales or operations team needs — commodity type, weight, dimensions, freight service type, and accessorial requirements — so you can respond with a precise rate instead of asking for more information over email.
A freight shipping quote form is the front door of your logistics business. When shippers search for rates, they want to give you their load details and get a number back — not play phone tag or send a chain of emails gathering basic information. A well-structured quote request form collects everything your operations team needs in one submission, letting you respond with a competitive rate in minutes instead of hours.
The difference between a quote form that converts and one that doesn't often comes down to the fields you ask for. Too few fields and your team has to follow up for missing information, slowing the quoting cycle. Too many fields and shippers abandon before submitting. This template strikes the right balance: it captures commodity, weight, freight type, addresses, timeline, and the most common accessorial requirements (liftgate, hazmat) without overwhelming the shipper.
formformform lets freight brokers, carriers, and 3PLs publish a professional quote request form in minutes — no developer, no CRM integration required upfront. Each submission lands in your inbox and dashboard so your sales team can prioritize and quote quickly. As your volume grows, you can export submissions to a spreadsheet or connect to your TMS via integrations.
Collects pallet count, weight, freight class, and pickup/delivery zip codes to generate less-than-truckload rates for individual shipments.
Gathers oversized dimensions, tarped load requirements, and permit needs for flatbed and step-deck shipments.
Captures temperature requirements, commodity type, and transit window for reefer and cold-chain shipments.
Screens hot-shot and time-critical load details including pickup-ready time and hard delivery deadline for same-day or next-day quoting.
Collects origin country, port of entry, HS code, and customs brokerage preferences for importers requesting door-to-door rates.
Asks about load dimensions, crane or unloading dock availability, and jobsite access restrictions for oversized building materials.
Captures exhibit booth dimensions, advanced warehouse delivery preferences, and show site details for convention and event freight.
Collects packaging type (crated vs. blanket-wrap), vehicle-specific fitment info, and just-in-time delivery windows for OEM automotive shipments.
Gathers average parcel dimensions, monthly volume, and carrier preferences to quote fulfillment and small parcel contracts.
Screens UN number, packing group, and quantity of hazardous materials alongside standard shipment details for HAZMAT-certified carriers.
Collects room-of-choice delivery, assembly, and debris removal requirements for high-value furniture and appliance shipments.
Captures commodity type, moisture level, bulk or bagged format, and rail vs. truck preference for grain, feed, and crop shipments.
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Customize the freight type options to reflect the services you actually offer — remove intermodal if you don't handle it, or add specialized services like oversized or trade show freight.
Add your company logo and adjust the intro paragraph to set accurate response time expectations (e.g., 'We'll respond with a rate within 4 business hours').
Configure email notifications so your sales team receives an alert the moment a quote request is submitted.
Optionally add a hidden field to track which marketing channel drove the quote request (e.g., a UTM campaign value).
Embed the form on your website's 'Get a Quote' page or share the direct link in email campaigns and social media profiles.
a single 'shipment details' field produces messy, inconsistent answers that slow quoting. Dedicated fields for lbs and L×W×H let you pull data into your TMS or rate engine cleanly.
even if you don't handle hazardous materials, asking the question upfront avoids situations where your team quotes a load and then discovers compliance issues after the fact.
shippers shop multiple carriers simultaneously. Displaying '2-hour response during business hours' in the form header can be the difference between winning and losing the load.
'as soon as possible' requests signal hot loads that need immediate follow-up; use this field to triage your inbox and call ASAP requests first.
liftgate, inside delivery, and appointment requirements are the most common sources of rate disputes. Capturing them on the form protects you from after-the-fact chargebacks.
even if a shipper abandons mid-form, you can see partial submissions in your dashboard and proactively reach out.
Include the services you actually offer. This template covers the most common options: LTL, FTL, partial truckload, expedited, flatbed, reefer, and intermodal. Remove any that don't apply to your business and add niche services like oversized or white-glove freight if needed.
Yes. Set your notification email in formformform and you'll receive an instant alert with all shipment details the moment a shipper submits the form. Your team can begin quoting immediately without logging into a portal.
Copy the iframe embed code from the formformform share menu and paste it into your website's 'Get a Quote' page. It works on any platform — WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, or a custom-built site.
Absolutely. You can add a dropdown with NMFC freight classes 50–500, or a short text field where shippers enter their known freight class. This is especially useful for LTL quote requests.
The template is designed for domestic freight but can be adapted for international shipments by adding fields for origin and destination countries, Incoterms, and whether the shipper needs customs brokerage assistance.
The dimensions field is marked optional in this template. You can add a helper note (using the description field) explaining that estimated dimensions are fine — your team can verify exact measurements before finalizing the rate.
Screen and hire qualified drivers with a thorough application form.
Let customers choose their delivery date, window, and preferences online.
Document vehicle safety checks with a structured digital inspection report.
Let drivers request vehicle maintenance with all the details your service team needs.
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