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anyone know of freight co or forward air that they use and are inexpensive? thanks
how do I get an engine shipped?
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Yes, but it depends a LOT on exactly where you are located. The best thing to do is go to www.freightquote.com and search. They act as a sort of broker, you get estimates online from various carriers, and you can choose one, print out a bill of lading online, and ship it, then they bill you later.
If you can take it, crated, to the terminal, it saves a lot. They can forklift it into and out of a pickup truck. It costs a lot more if they have to pick up or deliver from a residence, or anywhere else without a loading dock or forklift. I was quoted $70 extra for a hydraulic tailgate truck to come to my house.
I shipped a 351W from San Diego to Mass for $336 total ($291 + $45 insurance, fuel surcharge, etc), the carrier was Central Transport International. Consolidated Freightways wanted over $700!
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[ November 04, 2002, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: forrest1 ]
If you can take it, crated, to the terminal, it saves a lot. They can forklift it into and out of a pickup truck. It costs a lot more if they have to pick up or deliver from a residence, or anywhere else without a loading dock or forklift. I was quoted $70 extra for a hydraulic tailgate truck to come to my house.
I shipped a 351W from San Diego to Mass for $336 total ($291 + $45 insurance, fuel surcharge, etc), the carrier was Central Transport International. Consolidated Freightways wanted over $700!
Forrest
[ November 04, 2002, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: forrest1 ]
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Is this engine coming from a builder? If so what are his/her recommendations.
If coming from a private party you might want to try rail....from what I've heard going by rail is the cheapest. But, that depends on how close the nearest depot is.
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Just be sure it is crated so nothing moves.
If coming from a private party you might want to try rail....from what I've heard going by rail is the cheapest. But, that depends on how close the nearest depot is.
Mike
Just be sure it is crated so nothing moves.
I just had one sent to me from a private shipper from VA to upstate NY. Yellow freight delivered it to my work where I backed my pick-up to the back of the truck so tha pallate could be droped on it.( he dropped it too)
about 500 mile delivery for $130.
about 500 mile delivery for $130.
When I had my crate engine shipped to NY from Texas (I believe), it was about $250 in 1999. I think the freight company added an additional $25-$30 to have it delivered by tailgate truck from the terminal to my house (because I didn't have a fork lift handy)! The driver should have a hand lift device to pick up the pallet, put on tail and lower to ground. He should move the engine inside your garage door if you slip him a ten-spot or so!
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