SHipping a short block (looking for sugested shippers) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mdill · 01-21-2004, 09:38 PM

Hey guy's

Looking for a way to ship a short block
from San Antoneio TX, to Minneapolis MN,

From what I have seen, some of you guys
move more stuff around the country than
what should be allowed by law

,

Anyone have a suggestion on shipping
method or shipping company's ?

The guy I am buying the engine from will
put it on a pallet and take it to a terminal.
And I will pickup at a terminal at my end.

Thanks Mike D.

86SILVERADO · 01-21-2004, 09:53 PM

The last time I did this I used Overnite shipping but I have since heard that they are going/gone out of business. I can't really reccomend them but you might try ABF freight or Yellow.

oldtrucknut · 01-22-2004, 06:59 PM

I've found that Fedex Freight is cheapest. Not regular fedex, fedex freight. They, like all companies can give you a quote over the phone.

teeitup · 01-22-2004, 07:06 PM

I had a guy in California use this company here is their #1-800-323-5441 ext 1774 Albert is his name tell him Randy from Meriden, Ks told you to call him, he should give you a deal.

Primed67 · 01-22-2004, 07:08 PM

We use a lot of freight companies at work but we have had the best luck with Fed-Ex Freight. It seems like they have their act together and offer the best prices.

gonebad2 · 01-22-2004, 07:12 PM

Try ABF Freight or Yellow as one of the other members suggest. You can call them and ask for their best rate. This is a cut throat business and LTL shippers really compete against each other. Tell him you would like it sent FOB Pre-Paid Shipper. This means the person that does the shipping owns the goods while in transit all the time until you receive it, inspect for damage. Once you sign the freight bill to receive it, you then own it. In other words, if it's damaged in transit, the shipper is responsible for making a claim against the carrier, not you. If something bad happens, it will save you alot of hassle.

mdill · 01-22-2004, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the tips, I will put them to use.
I apperciate the help, never had to use
a shipper for anything, and I get real
conflicting rates .. depending on who I
call seems like knowing what you are
talking about really helps, rather than
asking them for info. (I can see in my
mind them going OHH lets how much
I can squeez this ignorant dude for)

gonebad2 · 01-22-2004, 07:36 PM

Put a post on here. You might get lucky. Ya never know.

tom hand · 01-22-2004, 07:42 PM

Ask all your friends....If any of them ship LTL from work and they can get it on a truckline they deal with on a regular basis, it will be about 60% cheaper than any rate you can get

mdill · 01-22-2004, 07:57 PM

I have no friends, that is why I spend so
much time on line, if I had friends I would
not spend all my time working on trucks,
or maybe it is because I spend all my time
working on trucks that I don'r have any
friends

Thanks Guys !

01-21-2004, 09:53 PM	#2
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	The last time I did this I used Overnite shipping but I have since heard that they are going/gone out of business. I can't really reccomend them but you might try ABF freight or Yellow. __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!

01-22-2004, 06:59 PM	#3
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	I've found that Fedex Freight is cheapest. Not regular fedex, fedex freight. They, like all companies can give you a quote over the phone. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

01-22-2004, 07:06 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I had a guy in California use this company here is their #1-800-323-5441 ext 1774 Albert is his name tell him Randy from Meriden, Ks told you to call him, he should give you a deal. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-22-2004, 07:08 PM	#5
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	We use a lot of freight companies at work but we have had the best luck with Fed-Ex Freight. It seems like they have their act together and offer the best prices. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4

01-22-2004, 07:12 PM	#6
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Try ABF Freight or Yellow as one of the other members suggest. You can call them and ask for their best rate. This is a cut throat business and LTL shippers really compete against each other. Tell him you would like it sent FOB Pre-Paid Shipper. This means the person that does the shipping owns the goods while in transit all the time until you receive it, inspect for damage. Once you sign the freight bill to receive it, you then own it. In other words, if it's damaged in transit, the shipper is responsible for making a claim against the carrier, not you. If something bad happens, it will save you alot of hassle. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-21-2004, 09:38 PM	#1
mdill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richfield MN Posts: 44	SHipping a short block (looking for sugested shippers) Hey guy's Looking for a way to ship a short block from San Antoneio TX, to Minneapolis MN, From what I have seen, some of you guys move more stuff around the country than what should be allowed by law , Anyone have a suggestion on shipping method or shipping company's ? The guy I am buying the engine from will put it on a pallet and take it to a terminal. And I will pickup at a terminal at my end. Thanks Mike D. __________________ 72 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban (and way to many FSJ's (J series jeeps)

01-22-2004, 07:33 PM	#7
mdill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richfield MN Posts: 44	Thanks for the tips, I will put them to use. I apperciate the help, never had to use a shipper for anything, and I get real conflicting rates .. depending on who I call seems like knowing what you are talking about really helps, rather than asking them for info. (I can see in my mind them going OHH lets how much I can squeez this ignorant dude for) __________________ 72 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban (and way to many FSJ's (J series jeeps)

01-22-2004, 07:36 PM	#8
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Put a post on here. You might get lucky. Ya never know. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-22-2004, 07:42 PM	#9
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Ask all your friends....If any of them ship LTL from work and they can get it on a truckline they deal with on a regular basis, it will be about 60% cheaper than any rate you can get __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

01-22-2004, 07:57 PM	#10
mdill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richfield MN Posts: 44	I have no friends, that is why I spend so much time on line, if I had friends I would not spend all my time working on trucks, or maybe it is because I spend all my time working on trucks that I don'r have any friends Thanks Guys ! __________________ 72 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban (and way to many FSJ's (J series jeeps)



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