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jamesjones · 08-31-2004, 01:03 AM

I need to ship an engine and trans from Michigan to San Diego. The place I'm buying the engine from quoted $500 to ship it. Is that about right or can it be done cheaper?

chickenwing · 08-31-2004, 01:19 AM

It can be done cheaper. I had a 700R4 tranny shipped Denver to Sacramento for $100. Will try to find my freight papers tomarrow. Had to go freight dock to freight dock though. They kill you on the residential delivery.
Rich

crustysarge · 08-31-2004, 01:45 AM

Try Foward Air. Have to go to dock.

chickenwing · 08-31-2004, 01:49 AM

That MIGHT have been them! I gotta check.

Tx Firefighter · 08-31-2004, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesjones

I need to ship an engine and trans from Michigan to San Diego. The place I'm buying the engine from quoted $500 to ship it. Is that about right or can it be done cheaper?

That's too much. I've paid low end of 60 and high end of 200 to ship an engine. Try someone else.

cdowns · 08-31-2004, 08:13 AM

i'd say that's real high!! why don't you buy local???

jamesjones · 08-31-2004, 01:05 PM

I'm buying a 2004 LQ4/4L80E combo w/ 10 miles on it and none of the yards around here have what I'm looking for. I'll mention Forward Air to the yard and see what they say. Keep the ideas coming though.

chickenwing · 08-31-2004, 07:28 PM

I found out who it was I used. It was Team Worldwide. Los Angeles area contact 310-412-7350. Pretty sure they service your area through contract.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-31-2004, 08:02 PM

TRY THIS, A FEW PEOPLE HAVE USED IT WITH GREAT RESULTS.

http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/haulquery.pl

gonebad2 · 08-31-2004, 09:52 PM

As mentioned earlier, it will be considerably cheaper to pick it up at the freight company dock. For home delivery, they add on a charge for a liftgate trailer. Usually, the freight companies are willing to negotiate to get your business. I manage a large warehouse and have seen freight charges rise due to fuel surcharges. Remember, interstate trucking is an unregulated business. So many interstate trucking companys have gone under in the past few years. Try ABF or Yellow freight. ABF might be more willing to negotiate prices. I have had better luck using the phone than trying to get a quote online.....Good Luck To You

08-31-2004, 01:03 AM	#1
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Anyone have a deal on shipping? I need to ship an engine and trans from Michigan to San Diego. The place I'm buying the engine from quoted $500 to ship it. Is that about right or can it be done cheaper? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

08-31-2004, 01:19 AM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	It can be done cheaper. I had a 700R4 tranny shipped Denver to Sacramento for $100. Will try to find my freight papers tomarrow. Had to go freight dock to freight dock though. They kill you on the residential delivery. Rich __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

08-31-2004, 01:49 AM	#4
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	That MIGHT have been them! I gotta check. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

08-31-2004, 08:13 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i'd say that's real high!! why don't you buy local??? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-31-2004, 01:05 PM	#7
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	I'm buying a 2004 LQ4/4L80E combo w/ 10 miles on it and none of the yards around here have what I'm looking for. I'll mention Forward Air to the yard and see what they say. Keep the ideas coming though. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

08-31-2004, 01:45 AM	#3
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Try Foward Air. Have to go to dock.

08-31-2004, 07:28 PM	#8
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I found out who it was I used. It was Team Worldwide. Los Angeles area contact 310-412-7350. Pretty sure they service your area through contract. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

08-31-2004, 08:02 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	TRY THIS, A FEW PEOPLE HAVE USED IT WITH GREAT RESULTS. http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/haulquery.pl __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-31-2004, 09:52 PM	#10
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	As mentioned earlier, it will be considerably cheaper to pick it up at the freight company dock. For home delivery, they add on a charge for a liftgate trailer. Usually, the freight companies are willing to negotiate to get your business. I manage a large warehouse and have seen freight charges rise due to fuel surcharges. Remember, interstate trucking is an unregulated business. So many interstate trucking companys have gone under in the past few years. Try ABF or Yellow freight. ABF might be more willing to negotiate prices. I have had better luck using the phone than trying to get a quote online.....Good Luck To You __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

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