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Best/cheapest freight company for shipping engine/trans cross-country;
Need to freight a heavy diesel engine/trans from CA. to midwest, any recommendations on freight companies? TIA.
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03-05-2012, 10:11 AM
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I've used these guys, based out of Newbury Park. They get it there safe and on time, but it's usually a last minute panic shipment for the studios, so not quite sure how the cost will weigh against some of the smaller carriers.. Home | Beavexpedite
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Welcome to Forward Air Home Page I've only picked up/dropped off at their warehouse, so not sure about home delivery prices.
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03-05-2012, 10:33 AM
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Engines Direct - I called and talked to Kevin Schultz at 1 800 998 2100.r web page Engines Direct: 800.998.2100
I shopped a lot, best price. They picked up a 911 engine at a private residence in San Diego and delivered to a warehouse in Seattle. $240 in about 4 days....
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03-05-2012, 10:36 AM
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I use a freight service which checks multiple freight lines. For an LTL shipment this seems to be the least expensive way to go. Sent you a PM
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03-05-2012, 10:56 AM
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Thx a million! FWIW, it can be dropped at a terminal and shipped to a business.
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Might be worth calling Yellowfreight or Greyhound.
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03-05-2012, 01:09 PM
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have you tried Freight Shipping Quotes Online: Freight Shipping Companies — Freightquote.com
Thats what we use when we need large products shipped..... FWIW, all the shipping companies seem to farck stuff up, so crate it well... |
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Did a pair of trannys on one pallet coast to coast on Yellow for about 200. Warehouse is in Carson. Pallet is OK but a tamper proof crate is better. And if you put a frame around it, make sure it is stout because they will stack on top.
At least cover it with shrink wrap if on a pallet or in an open crate. There are fools out there that will steel the dipstick or pour Coke in the valve cover. Not always, but you're dealing with a bunch of animals. |
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Forward air is probably the best out there, but they only go terminal to terminal.
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03-05-2012, 07:28 PM
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Denis, the offer still stands. Zip Codes at both ends, lift gate at either end, weight of the engine.
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03-05-2012, 07:39 PM
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James, I never received a PM so I'm not sure what the offer is. I'm going to try to get it weighed tomorrow somehow. It's a MB diesel engine w/ auto transmission attached.
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03-05-2012, 07:52 PM
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I sent an email from the board.
Zip code from and to, weight and whether you need a liftgate at either end. I'll run the numbers with our guys (they run multiple LTL checks). Then I'll hook you up with them. They are out of escondido.
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03-05-2012, 07:57 PM
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Oh, and I need the value and whether you need insurance.
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Awesome. I'll get that info for you. Thanks
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I'll buy an old truck out there. You load up your engine/trans and drive it out here
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03-06-2012, 05:53 AM
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That might work.
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03-06-2012, 07:20 AM
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My next decision is how to palletize it. I can either build one or take it to a place that does it but I need to know what I need either way. I'm definitely thinking of just a strong pallet on the bottom and shrink-wrapping it so that nothing can be stacked on top of it.
Otherwise it would have to be a very strong crate. Asking the brain trust. TIA. Looks like this: 
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