Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct.

Jim Bailey · 05-30-2018, 08:10 AM

Mike, I've had really good luck shipping heavy parts from Florida to Pa and Indiana with R&L. You can really save a lot of money if you can find a business to ship it to and from. I have a buddy with a mower shop that he lets me ship from. The cost savings is huge.

Mike Pearson · 05-30-2018, 08:17 AM

I have also used R&L in the past to ship engines and transmissions. If you can get dock to dock at their terminal it is pretty reasonable. Also someone posted that Fastenal also does shipping. You might check in to that if they are local to your area.

FED 387 · 05-30-2018, 09:27 AM

Look into Greyhound if its not to heavy they will do it reasonably---u might have to drive a little on both ends to get the job done tho---that is drop off for shipment and pick up at the other end

Mike Jones · 05-30-2018, 10:15 PM

Thanks Jim ,Mike, FED
I`ve got work to do
I will post relevant info
Thanks again, mike

ironside68 · 05-30-2018, 10:45 PM

I've used Old Dominion a lot on rear ends and engines. I can usually ship Diff's for 100-125 bucks almost anywhere and engines a bit more. I usually do terminal to terminal. Seems FedEx and UPS are always the highest.

Have the guy build a small simple crate for it, make sure stuff is clean or tell them it's new. If they move it and a gallon of antifreeze or oil or something comes out they'll do all the hazmat crap and price will skyrocket.

Mike Jones · 05-30-2018, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironside68

I've used Old Dominion a lot on rear ends and engines. I can usually ship Diff's for 100-125 bucks almost anywhere and engines a bit more. I usually do terminal to terminal. Seems FedEx and UPS are always the highest.

Have the guy build a small simple crate for it, make sure stuff is clean or tell them it's new. If they move it and a gallon of antifreeze or oil or something comes out they'll do all the hazmat crap and price will skyrocket.

Thanks Ironside,
just an empty block, no fluids
Mike

Greg Barsamian · 05-31-2018, 05:45 AM

Call Greg Gay @ BDR Transportation (Best Damb Rate) (800) 421-0126

Mike Jones · 06-26-2018, 09:08 AM

Chose R & L, best price (245)
BDR does not pick up in FLA.
FYI: engine block is "Class 85"
pick up point will need a "Bill of Lading",
Which can be printed online.
forklift on both ends eliminates need for lift gate (extra charge)
cheaper to send business to business
be prepared for phone call hand offs
and being put on hold

Thanks to all who replied

05-30-2018, 08:10 AM	#1
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Mike, I've had really good luck shipping heavy parts from Florida to Pa and Indiana with R&L. You can really save a lot of money if you can find a business to ship it to and from. I have a buddy with a mower shop that he lets me ship from. The cost savings is huge.

05-30-2018, 08:17 AM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,451 Likes: 615 Liked 1,937 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. I have also used R&L in the past to ship engines and transmissions. If you can get dock to dock at their terminal it is pretty reasonable. Also someone posted that Fastenal also does shipping. You might check in to that if they are local to your area. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

05-30-2018, 09:27 AM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,421 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Look into Greyhound if its not to heavy they will do it reasonably---u might have to drive a little on both ends to get the job done tho---that is drop off for shipment and pick up at the other end

05-30-2018, 10:15 PM	#4
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Thanks Jim ,Mike, FED I`ve got work to do I will post relevant info Thanks again, mike

05-30-2018, 10:45 PM	#5
ironside68 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 49 Likes: 9 Liked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. I've used Old Dominion a lot on rear ends and engines. I can usually ship Diff's for 100-125 bucks almost anywhere and engines a bit more. I usually do terminal to terminal. Seems FedEx and UPS are always the highest. Have the guy build a small simple crate for it, make sure stuff is clean or tell them it's new. If they move it and a gallon of antifreeze or oil or something comes out they'll do all the hazmat crap and price will skyrocket.

05-31-2018, 05:45 AM	#7
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 723 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Call Greg Gay @ BDR Transportation (Best Damb Rate) (800) 421-0126

06-26-2018, 09:08 AM	#8
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Need block shipped from Fla. to Ct. Chose R & L, best price (245) BDR does not pick up in FLA. FYI: engine block is "Class 85" pick up point will need a "Bill of Lading", Which can be printed online. forklift on both ends eliminates need for lift gate (extra charge) cheaper to send business to business be prepared for phone call hand offs and being put on hold Thanks to all who replied Last edited by Mike Jones; 06-26-2018 at 09:10 AM.

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