[Shop-talk] Freight shippers to avoid

[RandE]

The last time I shipped something big with UPS it was a disaster.  I
shipped a transmission.  Built a crate for it and strapped it down.  It
finally got to the destination with broken mounting bolt holes and no
crate.  Just the bare transmission with a new label stuck to it.  Filed a
claim.  They came and picked it up.  Then in a couple days delivered it
back to the destination again.  Contacted UPS again so they went back and
got it again and shipped it back to me.

Randy


On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 1:01 PM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> One thing I found is to NOT use any of the 'we'll find the best shipping
> quote for you' places.
>
> Specifically Freightquote.com
> They will give you a great price quote.  Then arrange everything and
> you'll package will get picked up and delivered, but then you'll get hit
> with TONS of fees and penalties.  (The package was heavier then you stated,
> it was larger, it wasn't packaged properly, etc.)  They will tell you the
> SHIPPERS are the ones charging the fees so you don't get mad at them.  THEY
> are the ones 'underquoting' the price then charging you more.
>
> I ship infrequently at best, and had hit or miss luck with most companies
> directly.
>
> However I found and love UPS freight.  I got this tip from a buddy of mine
> that ships TONS of packages all the time from his business.
>
> Call UPS and open a freight account.  Be honest with your shipping needs
> (as long as you plan to ship more in the future.)  Then once they open the
> account, you should be talking to a local rep.  Ask them to please discount
> your price by 40%.  They should do it.  That is all there is to it!
>
> I use them all the time.  They are GREAT, reliable and very cost
> effective.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Moose
>
>
>
>
>
> From:        "Tim ." <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com>
> To:        "Shop  Talk" <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
> Date:        03/28/2022 13:09
> Subject:        [Shop-talk] Freight shippers to avoid
> Sent by:        "Shop-talk" <shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net>
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>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Looking to have a crate of engines shipped to Long Beach.
>
> I can go online easily enough to get shipping quotes. What I need to know
> is if there are shippers to absolutely avoid.
>
> thanks
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