Campaign Shipping
There’s a lot to ship during a political campaign. Find out how you can get your or your campaign team’s print materials and equipment for your next campaign rally or appearance.
Campaign Shipping
Political campaigns allow upcoming politicians to share their political positions and promises with the public. However, they require a lot of preparation, including purchasing and moving all the necessary supplies and equipment from one rally to another.
How do you plan to transport your campaign materials? While hiring a dedicated moving team or transporting the materials may seem easier, have you considered shipping your campaign materials using freight? You can even reduce costs with the right logistics provider, benefiting your budget and donors.
Read below to learn more about campaign shipping and how FreightCenter can help you on the campaign trail.
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Why Choose FreightCenter for Campaign Shipping?
Nationwide Shipping From Trusted Carriers: FreightCenter has relationships with local, national, and international carriers, all of whom are vetted for quality and professionalism. Whether you’re a local leader traveling from town to town or a presidential candidate crossing the country, FreightCenter can find the right carrier for your shipping needs.
Affordable Rates and Customized Solutions: FreightCenter’s relationships with our trusted carriers also allow us to offer affordable, discounted rates you won’t find anywhere else. We also provide unique services to customize your campaign shipping. Need a liftgate? We got you! Want to expedite your shipment? We can do that for you! We have solutions for you, no matter what kind of campaign you’re running.
Friendly Customer Support Team: FreightCenter’s shipping professionals are ready to guide you through the intricate world of logistics. We’ll be with you through the entire shipping process, from beginning to end, and your friendly customer support team can answer any questions or concerns you have along the way. FreightCenter has your back!
Campaign Materials
Campaigns require candidates to reach out to local communities to deliver their messages via campaign tours. The best way to stick in people’s heads is through printed materials and merchandise, two types of campaign materials.
Social media has made spreading a candidate’s political stance easy. However, printed materials and merch are still old standbys because they physically represent the candidate’s image and reputation. Strong campaign materials permeate voters’ minds when they go to the polls, which is why a candidate must have them prepared for their campaign.
Some examples of materials and merchandise a candidate may have available during their campaign include:
- Posters
- Flyers
- Banners
- Brochures
- Billboards
- Yard Signs
- Hats
- T-shirts
- Buttons
- Stickers
A candidate must also have the right equipment during campaign appearances and rallies. Some equipment you may need includes:
- Lectern and logo plague
- Audio Equipment
- Video Equipment
- Campaign Exhibit Equipment
Why Ship Campaign Materials with a Freight Company?
Political campaigns can get expensive depending on what position a candidate is aiming for. All of the materials necessary for a successful campaign can be funded through donations, but there’s only so much that your budget can handle. Not to mention that it isn’t cheap getting everything shipped and moved from one location to another.
Logistics providers, particularly third-party ones (3PLs), can assist in shipping campaign materials anywhere you need while reducing costs. There are a few reasons why you and your campaign team should consider teaming up with a 3PL:
- Freight carriers can ship from anywhere in the nation, from local areas to across the country. They can also get your supplies to your destination quickly. If you acquire an entire trailer for your campaign, your items will quickly reach where they need to go.
- Transporting all your campaign materials yourself and through your team can get chaotic and disorganized. Freight carriers and 3PLs can handle your shipping concerns, whether you need a packaging company to box up your materials for you or require a liftgate to get your package onto the trailer.
- Freight shipping is cheaper than purchasing or renting personal vehicles for transporting freight in the long run. A political campaign only lasts from 4 to 12 months, which could make owning a campaign vehicle unnecessary. 3PLs offer affordable rates through their relationships with partnered carriers, so you don’t have to spend all your funds on shipping.
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How to Plan Your Next Campaign Shipment
If your campaign team has decided to utilize freight shipping for your campaign tour, preparing ahead of time is necessary. Here are several things you and your team must do to get ready for campaign shipping:
- Start planning early. No matter how far away the campaign is, having a plan with contingencies set will make all the difference.
- Budget how much money and resources you will need for campaign materials. Getting quotes early will allow you to factor the rates into your overall campaign budget.
- Know where your campaign stops are. How far apart they are, and what are the initial quotes for each location stop?
- Make sure to plan how you’ll package your campaign materials and equipment. Carriers require shipments to be properly packaged and ready to go. Also, consider hiring a professional packaging company, though it will cost extra.
- Determine if you’ll need a warehouse for your campaign materials between campaign stops. Some carriers can store your items if you are a repeat customer, while others can recommend warehouses from which you can get space.
FreightCenter is Your Campaign Partner
Ready to ship your campaign materials? Look no further than FreightCenter! Like other 3PLs, we offer affordable rates, customizable solutions, and friendly customer support to help you get your shipments to their destination.
Our easy-to-use online quoting tool lets you see initial offers from all our trusted carriers, and our tracking system keeps tabs on your shipment throughout the journey. Trust us to ship your campaign materials and equipment to your next appearance.
Call us at (800) 716-7608 to speak to one of our agents, or try our free online quote tool to start prepping for campaign shipping today!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Campaign Shipping
Q. What kind of items are considered campaign materials?
There are two categories of campaign materials: printed materials (such as brochures, flyers, posters, and yard signs) and merchandise (such as buttons, hats, t-shirts, and stickers).
Both types can be initially shipped via parcel carrier; however, all those materials can add weight. Parcel companies won’t accept shipments weighing 150 lbs or higher, which is a problem when you must ship all your campaign materials together.
Candidates should consider freight shipping when shipping to their next campaign appearance, as they can handle all your materials without transporting them alone.
Q. Why should candidates consider using a freight company to ship their campaign materials?
Freight shipping could be potentially cheaper and easier for candidates to get their campaign materials to their next appearances or rallies. Candidates won’t have to rely on their own resources or hire long-term contractors to shuttle their things from one place to another. Instead, they can ship their items via freight companies, which can offer more affordable rates, nationwide shipping, and other services.
Q. What should a campaign team do if they want to freight ship their campaign materials?
If a campaign team decides to utilize freight shipping for their campaign tour, then they must plan ahead. No matter what position a candidate is aiming for, they must make multiple stops. The team must calculate the distances between each stop and determine what each route will cost. They also must consider how they’re going to package their items and where they will store them when not in use.
3 Advantages of Using FreightCenter for Campaign Shipping
25+ Years of Service
We have over 25 years of experience, as evidenced by our large network of professional carriers. Our knowledgeable team of shipping experts is ready to help you optimize your small business for the intricate world of logistics.
Customizable Shipping Options
Need a liftgate? No problem! Need to ship your products quickly? We got you covered! Our FreightCenter agents can offer tailored solutions for your specific shipping needs while offering affordable rates you can’t find anywhere else.
Friendly Customer Support
Our customer support team has the answers to many of your shipping questions and concerns. We’re here to help you through every step of the shipping process, from initial inquiries to post-shipment issues.
