The various rate classes for freight are very almost as confusing as air
fares. Junk parts classification will save money. Another tip, if
possible, is to have the delivery made to a commercial business, where
they have a dock and equipment to unload pallets. Generally, a city
driver for a freight company only has to get the shipment to the back of
the trailer, it is up to you to get it off from there. Another is to
have the shipper mark the freight, "Hold at dock for consignee pick up".
Most commercial freight companies hate to deliver to residential areas,
with good reason.
Good luck,
Chris Rogers
REwald9535@aol.com wrote:
>
> Call a trucking company and tell them you are shipping "Used Junk Auto
> Parts", the rate is about 1/4 of what the "Auto Parts" rate is. go figgure.
> I discovered this this wrinkle when I worked for an auto racing team and had
> to ship trans cores back to Borg Warner for rebuilding.
> Good Luck,
> Rick
> PS if you specify a liftgate truck it will cost more, but will make life a
> whole lot eaiser if you do not have a loading dock.
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