Here’s what you need to know
Freight prices can be scary to some people but just keep in mind the opportunity cost if you had to drive across the country to pick up the equipment vs if you had a freight company pick it up and deliver it for you. We work hard to offer the best freight prices for our equipment. The freight costs you see at checkout are the actual carrier rates with no markups from our side.
Business Address
Shipping your equipment to a business location is the most cost effective approach.
If there is a home on the property or if an 18 wheeler can not fit in the property it is NOT considered a business location to the freight company.
If you, personally, don’t have a business location with a forklift or dock we recommend finding a friend that does in order to save the most money $$$
Residential/Farm Address
A majority of people do not have access to a business location which is okay! Although it is a little bit more expensive to ship to a residential area, over 80% of our customers do it. You can also add a lift-gate to the delivery truck for easy unloading (~$50 extra) if you do not have equipment to unload it.
Liftgate option
If you do not have a forklift, skid steer, or tractor with forks that can lift at least 500lbs you will need to select the lift gate option. If you do not select this option and you use the carriers lift gate at delivery, you will be responsible for the ~$50 added charge for lift gate use.
Shipment Tracking
Freight companies are not as punctual as standard parcel services. Although we are given an estimated shipping date, it could be a couple days before or after that date. You will receive a tracking number and link to the freight company. You can use this information to proactively reach out to them and coordinate delivery timing.
Inspection
In order to file a claim for any shipping damage you need to note the damage on the trucking receipt with the driver. 99% of items arrive in perfect condition but please be sure to inspect before you sign for delivery.