Shipping large / heavy items: Options

[RickM]

So far I've seen Greyhound and forward air as two possible options for large heavy objects...like a trans for instance. Yes there's common carrier but that tends to be much more expensive and terminal location and pickup may be less than appealing.

I was looking at a piece of relatively heavy machinery and the seller mentioned Fedex as an option. After some investigation I found that there's FEDEX Freight. I never knew this.

Pick-up / drop-off locations seem to be convenient and the they offer 1-2 day delivery. This service caters to Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and >150 pounds.

Has anyone used this service? If so some feedback would be appreciated.

http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/main/

[asphaltgambler]

Check your local truck freight companies. I know that they have a reduced rate for shipping 'Core-return parts'......like half cost. Just tell them you need to ship a core trans case. You'll be suprised how cheap it is.

I bought a rare 400 Chevy block from a guy in Nevada. I live in Va. The cost was $72.00 because he shipped it as a core.

[drummer323]

I just received a tail I bought from German Auto dismantlers in Georgia. Cost me $100 but it came well packed in a large wooded crate. Delivered right to my office by Fed Ex freight.

[RickM]

Good to know about the core shipping angle. That must be why my BMW trans was relatively inexpensive to ship.
A trans is one example....but for other heavy and large items common carrier is not inexpensive or particularly convienient.

[jstgermaine]

I ship transmissions all day long via FedUP Ground...just sent one to AZ from MI and had a 2.2 crank sent along for the ride...total cost was $65.16 plus my materials.

Complete engines are sent out vis R&L Carriers, shrink wrapped and palleted, from MI to FL for $153.81. The upper east coast increases the cost by a huge amount due to the tolls and such.

[Yellowbird RS]

Check whit your local truck freight companies or try greyhound parcel service.

[RickM]

Greyhound has a 100 lb limit.

[Jack Olsen]

Amtrak Express will take up to 500 pounds if you put it on a pallet.

[Wavey]

I use FedEx Ground Service all the time, in my business and selling P-car parts. Just shipped a Carrera tail a couple of weeks ago - St. Louis to NJ was only $13.30, got there in two days. I think their service and rates can't be beat.

[rick conrath]

For heavy stuff, try Forward Air....received a 993 shortblock that way. Relatively cheap and they lifted it onto my truck bed.
Rick
'78 930

[RickM]

For the record, what is the weight limitation for Forward Air? I can't find on their website.

[JWest]

I like Amtrak when both parties have a station nearby.