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09-10-2007, 12:18 PM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Just buy a 12-pack, rent the Ryder, and we can all drive it down there. How hard can it be?

I'm going to need a case if I'm gonna break sh*t. :D
09-10-2007, 12:20 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

NMT - Not My Tool

That's what she said.
09-10-2007, 12:28 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam76034

Was the web quote through a broker? That's the first thing that comes to mind.

This website -> http://www.freightshippingcenter.com/home.php
09-10-2007, 12:32 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Just buy a 12-pack, rent the Ryder, and we can all drive it down there. How hard can it be?

NMT - Not My Tool

Not really interested in becoming a truck driver.

I'd like to ship it insured, had a similar machine arrive in Houston on it's side earlier this year. The manufacturer of the machine does not recommend shipping the machine on it's side since it will *uck it up real bad. ;)
09-10-2007, 01:27 PM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam76034

Was the web quote through a broker? That's the first thing that comes to mind.

That website is for Pacific Atlantic Freight, a broker. When you call the carrier yourself, you're a one time shipper and don't get much, if any kind of discount. Repeat customers, such as brokers and forwarders, get discounted rates.
09-10-2007, 02:31 PM
CosmosMpower

The rate on freightquote is cheaper because they buy lots of space on the trucks so they get a better rate. Much like when freight forwarders buy whored out cheap space on FedEx planes and then offer it at a cheaper rate than we can offer it direct.
09-10-2007, 03:10 PM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Much like when freight forwarders buy whored out cheap space on FedEx planes and then offer it at a cheaper rate than we can offer it direct.

Hold on a minute. Are you saying that I can get a whore FedEx'd to my house or business... for cheap?!?! Giggidy.
09-10-2007, 03:11 PM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Much like when freight forwarders buy whored out cheap space on FedEx planes and then offer it at a cheaper rate than we can offer it direct.

And who wants "whored out space" when for just a few shekels more you can have clean pure virgin space?;)

BTW, POS that rate I quoted you is, in fact, whored out space.
09-10-2007, 03:12 PM
Titus

::Bunny::
09-10-2007, 03:32 PM
black roadster

I guess I should support my employer.

How about FedEx Freight?
09-10-2007, 03:33 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by black roadster

I guess I should support my employer.

How about FedEx Freight?

Way to sell it William. :rolleyes:
09-10-2007, 04:37 PM
juxt3r

For larger, heavier items, I've used BAX Global and a hotshot outfit called Tazmanian. Used the first only once for a personal item (not nearly the size/weight of this equipment) with no issues. We usually use Tazmanian for the heavier, "gotta get it there tomorrow morning" kinda stuff, which is usually on a standard skid (40"w x 48"l x 60"t) and ~2300lbs. Don't recall the cost offhand, though I don't think the drives to Denver would equate to a quick shot to San Antonio.
If you want contact info, I can talk to our transportation dept. & see if they'll shoot me any numbers or email addresses.
09-10-2007, 04:52 PM
johnwag

If the place that purchased this item has a forklift, my friend/boss and I could haul it down there no problem.
He has a big box truck that he uses for his courier work.
09-10-2007, 05:30 PM
randy7601

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

Just buy a 12-pack, rent the Ryder, and we can all drive it down there. How hard can it be?

NMT - Not My Tool

::Hyper::Road Trip! ::Drive2::
09-10-2007, 05:46 PM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by juxt3r

For larger, heavier items, I've used BAX Global and a hotshot outfit called Tazmanian. Used the first only once for a personal item (not nearly the size/weight of this equipment) with no issues. We usually use Tazmanian for the heavier, "gotta get it there tomorrow morning" kinda stuff, which is usually on a standard skid (40"w x 48"l x 60"t) and ~2300lbs. Don't recall the cost offhand, though I don't think the drives to Denver would equate to a quick shot to San Antonio.
If you want contact info, I can talk to our transportation dept. & see if they'll shoot me any numbers or email addresses.

Tasmanian is good (highly recommended) for hotshot service.
09-12-2007, 12:35 PM
cam76034

So POS, what'd ya end up doing with that 1900 pound brick?
09-12-2007, 12:40 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam76034

So POS, what'd ya end up doing with that 1900 pound brick?

Used Freightquote.com and went Central yesterday, should be arriving anytime now in San Antonio!

I greatly appreciate everyones help! ::Banana::
09-12-2007, 12:46 PM
cam76034

I came up with $750 on that site with Central. Is that right?
09-13-2007, 07:52 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam76034

I came up with $750 on that site with Central. Is that right?

It was $447.86 and it was insured for $25.00 per pound at that rate.

Showed up in San Antonio yesterday. Only issue was a selector switch key got broken off of it, but that's my fault for leaving the key in the control. Extra keys in my desk. ;)
09-13-2007, 09:25 AM
cam76034

That is a good deal. Website quoted a higher rate when I plugged it in.

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