Does anyone know of a good way to ship heavy items other than fastenal ? All my local stores are now closed and I’m looking to ship an engine block to Oklahoma . Thank you

 

uship.com lol, make the drivers bid on it.

 

Be careful with Uship, trying to find a relaible carrier can be an issue, most are not "certified" (if that's the right term) for interstate paid transportation. Also, Uship's insurance for some items have a $500 or higher deductible. You need to read the fine print.

 

Don't know if they are still around...used engineshipping.com awhile ago. They were excellent.

Good luck!!!

 

Good to no, I have only seen the show, just thinking out loud lol.

 

Both Greyhound & Trailways provide shipping. Do your own research on costs.

 

I’ve used greyhound before but they had a 100 lb limit .They did however give me a good rate

 

Bummer on the weight limit. I wasn't certain what it was these days. I've used them in the past w/ good success & pricing, as well.

 

I know fedex does “freight” shipping for heavier items. I dont know any details for them tho.

also ive recevied items from carriers like r&l, yellow or roadway, some do residential deliveries, at leadt one i picked up at their dock in a nearby larger city.

 

Good suggestions. I've also used Southeastern Freight Lines

https://www.sefl.com/RoutingGuide/index.jsp

 

Thanks for the suggestions I’m tracking down a few now.

 

You might see if you have an ABF Freight nearby. I had a differential sent to me years ago and picked up at their local terminal. No problems

 

YRC has a terminal here in Oklahoma City.

 

The problem with freight terminals is no one pays the list price.... except you

 

UPS Freight has been good in the past but they were bought out by someone last year. Not sure how the service is now.

 

TFI International

 

called local Fastenal-said we dont do shipping?? is there another Fastsenal??

 

Call 855-798-5695 or email bluelanefreight@fastenal.com for more information.

https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight

 

Individual fastenal locations can "opt" out of third party shipping. It's in fine print, on their website. The local location here, has never participated, as far as I know, since they opened. Guess they do not wish to get involved in the inevitable squabbles that can, and will arise.
Greyhound has closed a lot of their "manned" kiosks in medium / small locales. they still stop at these locations, but the passengers and driver now interface via their phones, now, with an app. No more package express at these locations.
So yes, it is getting continually harder, and more expensive to ship larger items.

 

Not engine related. Greyhound has stopped shipping.

 

Do you know anyone that works at a warehouse? I sent a complete rear end and driveshaft via USF Holland from my work place to the buyers workplace for about $100, delivered next day.

Even if the buyer doesn't have access to a warehouse, it'll save on the front end if you have someone there and can get it there.

Also, yes I'm aware this thread is over a year old..but I figure its an option that could be explored by whoever, whenever.

 

Agree...with shipping scenarios/options changing frequently a thread of this type can provide good feedback.

 

tried to ship a rear seat-70 Cutlass--UPS and FedEx-both about $350 Frasteran--about $330 From Va to Texas==crazy cost,but I think I overestimated weight at 75 pds,,but not far off

 

Amen to what Brothergood said. I was in the trucking world for years. Look up trucking companies around you. Something that small on the back of a load could be done fairly by truckers near you. I would start there. Plenty of good trucking outfits near you. Oklahoma is good that way.

 

Not that long ago - it would have been around a hundred to ship that seat, via the Bus, that distance. Not sure if they have suspended ALL package express, but it’s not what it used to be.