Re: [Amc-list] Need to Ship Two Motors

["RetroRalph" <retroralph@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Joe
It can depend on where it is going.  If Motor Cargo serves both origin and 
destination they may be best.   Make sure you get a quotation so you won't 
be surprised with extra add-ons.   Pickup at a place of business is no extra 
charge but if they pickup at a restricted or a residential location they do 
have a charge.  They may go along with a curbside pickup for you but should 
make sure as could depend on location.  There may be a problem loading if no 
dock or if no lift to get it to truck deck.  If a lift gate is required or 
requested they can charge for that.

The same would be true for the delivery end on this.  Try to get the 
consignee to make things as simple as possible for the carrier in order to 
minimize his cost.

If these engines are used auto parts and for repair or rebuilding and reuse 
they should be subject to class 70 ratings in the carriers tariff.  The 
value of the parts are only the for reconditioning or salvage.  If there is 
loss or damage youi cannot likely come to any profitable settlement with the 
carrier and maybe not even cover your expenses incurred.  The carrier should 
reimburse any shipping costs already paid unless they are not at fault.

ABF Freight and Fedex Ground (Trucking Co. Div). and ConWay Western should 
also be local carriers for Salinas.  ABF servicenter location is at San 
Jose, I believe and they s/b contacted there.  The others likely have local 
terminals for you.  I generally prefer FedEx trucking or ABF.   They can 
quote you special and incorporate a discount or a special rate level for 
you.

With two engines here you will likely have around 90 to 1000 pounds 
depending on whether complete engines or not.  You may have to make sure 
there would be no leakage from these engines and they should let you know if 
the packaging isn't good enough.  Shopping for rate and dealing with carrier 
clerks can be a hassle but likely necessary.

If there is any used equipment dealers in your area who may do some shipping 
in or out and have established rapport with a freight carrier they likely 
have a decent freight discount for their account that can get shipping 
charges down to within some reasonable level.

Carriers rates are generally inflated to the extent that they commonly give 
shippers discounts of 60% or greater and up to 80% of their current rate 
levels.  You are subject to their policies in this.  They do not all charge 
the same legal rate to all shippers (people who send shipments) any more as 
was the law in past years.

The last price regulation and the ICC went down the tube in Clinton's 
Administration.  Not that it was all his fault but he was the last to sell 
out consumers in this.  Big business won out and the industry is free to do 
their flim flam.  Like the early railroads before the turn of the previous 
century.

If I get any better thoughts on this for you I'll get back to you.  But let 
me know where the shipment is going and address and weight and what carrier 
your might prefer or the buyers preferences.
______________________________________________________________
Ralph Ausmann  -  Hillsboro, OR - > <ralph.ausmann@xxxxxxxxx>
http://mysite.verizon.net/res79g4m/

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JOE FULTON" <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 11:26 AM
Subject: [Amc-list] Need to Ship Two Motors


> Folks,
>
> I need to ship two 304 engines.  They will be strapped
> to pallets and wrapped in heavy plastic sheet.  I have
> a Motor Cargo terminal near me here in Salinas, but am
> looking for suggestions for other shippers.  I am
> trying to ship from dock to dock if the buyer will
> cooperate on that.
>
> Ralph Ausmann, any suggestions?
>
> Anyone?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Fulton
> Salinas, CA
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