Shipping Heavy Speakers: Freight of FedEx


Considering a shipment of speakers from Sacramento to Phoenix. Each speaker weighs ~ 100 lbs and packed in original box, original packing material. Boxes and materials in good shape.

Went to UShip.com for a freight quote and the rate is the same as FedEx Ground ~$200.

What method of shipping would you choose?
stevensctt

Showing 1 response by zephyr24069

Another vote for strapping both boxes to a pallet securely and ensure they have ample straps to prevent 'sway' when the pallet is moved; heavy shrink wrap and taping is a vital additional measure. UPS Freight does a good job with this sort of thing. Old Dominion, Estes and Southeastern have also served me well on both the inbound and outbound. Yellow Freight and Orange were very good contenders but I believe UPS bought them both a while back. If I was to ship today, I think I'd call OD first and UPS 2nd though Estes would be close behind. Caveat,...not all may serve your area.

***LTL carriers are not guaranteed to bring pallet jacks or ***lift-gate capable rigs with pallet jacks. You have to specify this at time of contract, otherwise they will assume they are backing up to a loading deck and that you have pallet jack, etc......***