> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.shipduo.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How to Get a Quick Quote

**Quick Quotes** let you check shipping rates in seconds — without creating a shipment or booking anything. Just enter a few details and Shipduo returns carrier options and prices.
This makes it especially useful for **sales teams**: you can quote a customer on the spot, compare options, and share a price without any commitment. Nothing is shipped and no order is created — it's purely for pricing.

## Step 1: Open Quick Quotes
1. From the left menu, click **Quick Quotes**.
2. Choose **LTL** or **Small Parcel** at the top, depending on the shipment.
> ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/8/1/5/f8152ba4a1e1a800/screenshot-0628-033023-pm_nvu7nb.jpg)

## Step 2: Select Your Role
Under **I am the**, choose **Shipper**, **Consignee**, or **Third Party**, depending on your role in the shipment.

## Step 3: Enter Pickup Details
Under **Where are we picking up?**:
1. Set the **Pickup Date**.
2. Enter the **ZIP / Postal Code**. Shipduo confirms the location below the field (for example, "Fontana, CA, US").

## Step 4: Enter Delivery Details
Under **Where are we delivering?**, enter the destination **ZIP / Postal Code**.

## Step 5: Add Shipment Details
Under **Shipment details**, describe what you're quoting:
1. Check **Stackable** or **Hazardous Materials** if they apply.
2. Enter the **Size** — choose the **Unit** and enter **Length**, **Width**, and **Height**.
3. Add the **Weight** and freight **Class** as needed.
4. Use the **duplicate** icon to copy an item, or add more items for multi-item quotes.

## Step 6: View Rates
Click **View Rates**. Shipduo returns the available carrier options and prices on the right, so you can compare and quote — all without booking.
> 💡 **Tip (for sales):** Quick Quotes are perfect for live customer calls. You get a price range in seconds, can compare cheapest vs. fastest, and nothing is committed — quote first, book later through Orders or a manual shipment when the deal closes.

## Troubleshooting
* **No rates returned?** Make sure both ZIP codes, the size, weight, and class are filled in. Incomplete details can stop carriers from quoting.
* **Quote seems high or low?** Double-check the dimensions, weight, and any flags like residential or hazardous — they all affect the price.
* **Want to turn a quote into a shipment?** Quick Quotes don't book anything. To ship, create a manual shipment or ship the order from Orders. See *How to Book a Manual Shipment on Shipduo*.
* **Need help?** Chat with us or contact Shipduo Support.