How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DieselEater · 09-10-2007, 07:22 PM

I bought a short block from a guy in OH, 44647... and he doesn't know how to ship it??? I don't either....any help would be GREAT! It will weigh at least 300 pounds.

Sinister · 09-10-2007, 07:26 PM

I usually use DHL to ship stuff. Get an online account with them, you can also check shipping charges online....

glock35ipsc · 09-10-2007, 09:59 PM

I use FedEx Freight for all my LTL shipping, have a great discount with them. No one has yet to touch their prices, service times, or service.

http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/main/?link=4

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-12-2007, 01:57 AM

Something that weight will have to be shipped by a freight line company on a pallet. A couier could never get the engine on and off his truck alone plus you would pay a fortune.

esll.

If you did use a courier company you would have to make arrangements to p/up at their warehouse. Freight companies deliver to your door and will put it right in your garage with a pallet jack.

esll.

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-12-2007, 06:35 AM

Best bet is to have him use some Home Depot 1" nylon ratchet straps, strap it to a 40x48 pallet, throw it in his truck and take it to a freight company's loading dock. Then, have it shipped "Terminal-to-Terminal" that way you pick it up at the trucking companines terminal in your town, for a huge savings over residential delivery.
New common carrier regulations make it realy difficult for the average Joe to ship stuff anymore. Just the new NMFC codes (national motor freight classifications) will drive you nuts. You have to know what NMFC class and what weight class your freight fits into before you can even get something picked up. Plus, lift-gate, residential, or inside pick up all mean extra charges.

Longhorn Man · 09-12-2007, 03:04 PM

DHL is great, but they won't even consider moving that.

mbgmike · 09-12-2007, 03:25 PM

We ship from a variety of companies for truck freight items. ground we use everyone.

try this

www.freightquote.com

Mike

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-12-2007, 07:40 PM

heres the best and cheapest for this kind of shipments.
bob
http://www.uship.com/

09-10-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? I bought a short block from a guy in OH, 44647... and he doesn't know how to ship it??? I don't either....any help would be GREAT! It will weigh at least 300 pounds. __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

09-10-2007, 07:26 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? I usually use DHL to ship stuff. Get an online account with them, you can also check shipping charges online.... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-10-2007, 09:59 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? I use FedEx Freight for all my LTL shipping, have a great discount with them. No one has yet to touch their prices, service times, or service. http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/main/?link=4 __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 09-10-2007 at 10:00 PM.

09-12-2007, 01:57 AM	#4
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? Something that weight will have to be shipped by a freight line company on a pallet. A couier could never get the engine on and off his truck alone plus you would pay a fortune. esll. If you did use a courier company you would have to make arrangements to p/up at their warehouse. Freight companies deliver to your door and will put it right in your garage with a pallet jack. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-12-2007, 06:35 AM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? Best bet is to have him use some Home Depot 1" nylon ratchet straps, strap it to a 40x48 pallet, throw it in his truck and take it to a freight company's loading dock. Then, have it shipped "Terminal-to-Terminal" that way you pick it up at the trucking companines terminal in your town, for a huge savings over residential delivery. New common carrier regulations make it realy difficult for the average Joe to ship stuff anymore. Just the new NMFC codes (national motor freight classifications) will drive you nuts. You have to know what NMFC class and what weight class your freight fits into before you can even get something picked up. Plus, lift-gate, residential, or inside pick up all mean extra charges. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

09-12-2007, 03:04 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? DHL is great, but they won't even consider moving that.

09-12-2007, 03:25 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? We ship from a variety of companies for truck freight items. ground we use everyone. try this www.freightquote.com Mike

09-12-2007, 07:40 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: How or Who do you use for shipping parts that's affordable? heres the best and cheapest for this kind of shipments. bob http://www.uship.com/ __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

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