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I am buying a pair of tube mono blocks and need to get them from NY to IL safely. Any recommendations? Thanks.
 
I think I've had issues with all the major shippers. Lately I've been using FedEx with great success, but please pack very, very well.
 
Fedex and UPS's weight limits are both 150 lbs for reg ground service, you should be ok. Insurance is a no-brainer, but if the seller isn't using factory packing and you paid by wire, cash, check etc. you might be SOL if the sender took shortcuts packing them and the amps arrived damaged. Ask me how i know.:mad:
 
Freight.

UPS and Fedex have weight limits of 150 pounds, but here’s the issue:

Drivers are hired to lift up to 75 pounds. Anything over this and you risk them kicking it off the back of the truck.

Strap to pallet. Use freight.


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Mike said:
Freight.

UPS and Fedex have weight limits of 150 pounds, but here’s the issue:

Drivers are hired to lift up to 75 pounds. Anything over this and you risk them kicking it off the back of the truck.

Strap to pallet. Use freight.


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Mike,
That is good advice. Any freight companies you recommend other than UPS or Fedex freight (who tend to be the most expensive whenever I have enquired).
Thanks,
Anshul
 
I called one place and they wanted $1,000 which seemed excessive. Does anyone have a good contact for Pilot?
 
Thanks Dave. I just submitted a request for a quote online with Pilot. I hear they do a nice job but it’s impossible to get through to them on their 800 number. Based on recent experience, they also weren’t great at responding to online inquiries. I’ll call the local office tomorrow based on the number you provided.
 
Yep agree with Mike, use freight.

And regarding the other shippers like FedEx or UPS for the lighter stuff, let them pack as its easier to win a claim if they pack the stuff. I got this advice from a UPS Regional Manager.
 
I’ve had some customers use uship.com with good success. I haven’t personally used it as we have several corporate accounts with SAIA, Pilot and others.

We buy pallets (oh, by the way, if you buy 10 plastic pallets, they come....wait for it....strapped to a wood pallet! LOL), we have straps, shrink wrap, etc. We don’t mess about.


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Echo Global Logistics, Chicago based company with many LTL connections/options.

Mike is correct, properly packed and palletized is the correct way to go
 
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