What is a freight proposal?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A freight proposal is a document created by freight companies for prospective clients operating in the niche of import-export or distribution to inform those possible clients about the services the company offers. These clients usually send an RFP (request for proposal) to receive a quote from freight companies so that they can cross compare pricing."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":5}">A freight proposal is a document created by freight companies for prospective clients operating in the niche of import-export or distribution to inform those possible clients about the services the company offers. These clients usually send an RFP (request for proposal) to receive a quote from freight companies so that they can cross compare pricing.

How do you write a transportation proposal?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Begin your transportation proposal with an introduction to your company. Mention details about the transportation options you offer, create an overview of the specific transportation requirements involved and the fees necessary to execute those requirements. End the proposal with sections for customer approval and signatures. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":5}">Begin your transportation proposal with an introduction to your company. Mention details about the transportation options you offer, create an overview of the specific transportation requirements involved and the fees necessary to execute those requirements. End the proposal with sections for customer approval and signatures.

What should a proposal for transportation services contain?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A transportation proposal should typically include an overview of the transport company, the services they offer, and the vehicles they have for transport. It should also have an overview of the transportation requirements and how much it will cost to fulfil those requirements. Proposals can also have a customer approval form which clients can sign if they wish to move forward."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":5}">A transportation proposal should typically include an overview of the transport company, the services they offer, and the vehicles they have for transport. It should also have an overview of the transportation requirements and how much it will cost to fulfil those requirements. Proposals can also have a customer approval form which clients can sign if they wish to move forward.

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Transportation Proposal Template Notes

Prepared by: [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName] [Sender.Company]

Prepared for: [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] [Client.Company]

About [Sender.Company]

[Sender.Company] is a provider of the shuttle and private transport services for concerts, conventions, and other events in the city area. We have decades of experience helping coordinate large-scale transport for events with attendance up to 30,000.

Our fleet is outfitted with a variety of transport vehicles, including:

Vehicle type
Vehicle type
Vehicle type

Our vehicles are operated by highly qualified personnel who have undergone thorough safety and customer service training to ensure that our clients are offered the highest possible level of customer service.

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EVENT

This page of the template is used to list the event’s details and transportation requirements. Use the template’s pricing table to detail all costs associated with providing the transportation services.

Event Date:

Event Location:

Estimated Attendance:

Vehicles Needed:

Additional Requirements:

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PRICING

The table below details the pricing for the transportation services described above.

Name	Price	QTY	Subtotal
Item 1 Description of first item	$35.00	5	$175.00
Item 2 Description of second item	$55.00	1	$55.00
Item 3 Description of third item	$200.00	1	$200.00

CUSTOMER APPROVAL

Please sign below to indicate your intent to move forward with the services outlined in this transportation services proposal. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business!

[Sender.Company]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

[Client.Company]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

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FAQ

A freight proposal is a document created by freight companies for prospective clients operating in the niche of import-export or distribution to inform those possible clients about the services the company offers. These clients usually send an RFP (request for proposal) to receive a quote from freight companies so that they can cross compare pricing.

Begin your transportation proposal with an introduction to your company. Mention details about the transportation options you offer, create an overview of the specific transportation requirements involved and the fees necessary to execute those requirements. End the proposal with sections for customer approval and signatures.

A transportation proposal should typically include an overview of the transport company, the services they offer, and the vehicles they have for transport. It should also have an overview of the transportation requirements and how much it will cost to fulfil those requirements. Proposals can also have a customer approval form which clients can sign if they wish to move forward.

Subtotal	$230.00
Discount	-$115.00
Tax	$23.00
Total	$138.00

Transportation Proposal Template Notes ​

About [Sender.Company]​

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EVENT

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PRICING

CUSTOMER APPROVAL