clueless 2,963 #1 Posted July 22, 2015 I got a quote from Fastenal to ship a 4 speed trans from Jake in Michigan to me in Florida for $150. Really. Anybody got a better way?- Chris from Florida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #2 Posted July 23, 2015 I've shipped bigger stuff for less through USPS Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #3 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Try getting a quote from UPS freight, FEDEX freight etc. Dock to dock shipping can save you a bundle. You may also try a bus line...if they still ship freight.Once you get quotes from commercial carriers, you can sometimes negotiate lower rates...low ball 'em! Just a part of "Horse Tradin'".Just make sure you get a quote number and agents name when you seal the deal. Edited July 23, 2015 by oldredrider 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #4 Posted July 23, 2015 I went to a place called the postal annex they boxed it up and ship it for you Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #5 Posted July 23, 2015 I sent a 8spd in a box through them from NY to SC for 45 bucks, Did you have it boxed or on a pallet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,160 #6 Posted July 23, 2015 I wonder if Fastenal has had second thoughts on their rates - this is the 3rd or 4th I've heard of that wasnt all that great. Guess it figures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #7 Posted July 23, 2015 R & L Carriers have great rates! Their trucks have drop-gates and they will deliver to a residence if need be. Get a quote from them also. It can't hurt! I also agree that UPS freight has some pretty good rates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #8 Posted July 23, 2015 R & L Carriers have great rates! Their trucks have drop-gates and they will deliver to a residence if need be. Get a quote from them also. It can't hurt! I also agree that UPS freight has some pretty good rates. Interesting. They are right around the corner from me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobster 19 #9 Posted July 23, 2015 I requested a quote over a week ago and they never responded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #10 Posted July 23, 2015 I requested a quote over a week ago and they never responded. They are slow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted July 23, 2015 I wonder if Fastenal has had second thoughts on their rates - this is the 3rd or 4th I've heard of that wasnt all that great. Guess it figures You may be right.I used them a couple of times and was very happy, now they take for-ever to respond with a price then it is too high to make the deal worth-while.I have lost a couple of deals because they were too high priced lately! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,963 #12 Posted July 23, 2015 Jake got a FedX quote for 78.00, that will work. Thanks guys. Chris in Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #13 Posted July 25, 2015 Stay away from R&L. Learn from my mistake. They quoted me $230 for a tractor and when it arrived in CT at the terminal they would not release it unless I paid $2300. Yes, thats not a typo. They said it was not classified correctly and as a piece of motorized machinery the classification code changed. And yes, they didn't feel a need to contact me. They took it upon themselves to re-classify it, inflate the rate, and still push it through. After three days of non-stop arguing I finally had to pay $1000 to release the tractor or face storage fees. My attorney said to chalk it up as a learning experience but I refused. I ended up filing a lawsuit against them in CT court and they agreed to settle outside of court. Never again. I use Fastenal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
