Engine Shippers
 

I recall discussions in the past about good ways to ship an engine across the US. The ones who offer a crate I can drop an engine in and it will be picked up at my location........any help?.....These would be short blocks only.

Thanks in advance.

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It will much cheaper terminal to terminal if that matters. I have used ForwardAir with satisfaction many times in the past for engines, short blocks and blocks.

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I've used this site for shipping.

http://freightcenter.com/

You have to set up an account but then you can chose the best freight line to use based on price and where it's located. I've always done a terminal to terminal to save the money like Mr. Southerland said, but going to a business address has no extra delivery fee charged.

Ken Kopecky
1454 E/SA

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Terminal to Terminal is the best way, and see if they have a Loading, unloading ramp, sure helps if your picking up in a pickup truck!:cool:

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I always used Delta Air Freight but you'd have to check their rates. I'm sure they've gone up.

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We have used Freightquote.com @ 1-800-323-5441and Unishippers @ 719-502-1366. Both have handled our engine shipments with the best rates and good service. No complaints from either one. Just FYI- The need for a liftgate drives the price up quite a bit. You will have to put the engine in a box or on a stand and then attach it to a skid prior to them picking it up. I am not aware of anyone who offers the specific service that you are requesting. I'm not saying that type of service isn't available. I'm just saying I haven't heard of it being offered.

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100% on unishippers. You can also ask for extra insurance for $50 that will cover up to $10,000 if it's lost. Don't know about damaged though...

I have not used it for racing stuff, but used Unishippers 100's of times times for work.

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Belair 7548, Not sure if this is an option but i recently shipped a 4 cylinder engine complete. thru Fed ex ground took the engine in a small crate to the fed ex office weighed i think 150 lbs. sent it from Iowa to oakville Ct. one way charge was 79.00 and took 3 days ,

Neal

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Thanks all.......I believe there is a company that has a "container" (heavy duty plastic or?)where you drop an engine in it.........and ship. I sure could be wrong on this........just trying to avoid building a crate and all that jazz. I'll call RWR out here and see if they can add to the discussion.......thanks again all.

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Scribner's engine shipping cases. Nice quality stuff:


scribnerplastics.com

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Freightquote.com
16025 W. 113th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219
800.323.5441 x1077
Fax 913.319.0738
Email shipments@freightquote.com
Web www.freightquote.com

I used them before several times

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Clarence Church
719-502-1366
www.unishippers.com
Trust me on this one. Just got my motor today shipped from Pennsylvania to Las Vegas less than $300. SBC engine. Arranges everything.

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Stock / Super Stock racer Greg Gay can help you too, he owns BDR transport and can ship across the country.

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FYI, freightquote and unishippers are 3rd party logistics companies. They do not own their own equipment. They put the freight on independant owner trucks. Not saying that's bad, but you lose a little control that way. I like fedex ground.

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Greg Gay/// B D R

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Thanks for the vote of confidence, guys. We can really only handle two types of moves:
1) Shipments originating in New England going to most places in the country and
2) Shipments originating in California going back to New England (and maybe a drop off directly in route).

As for most traditional LTL carriers, my only advice is crate them well. Break-bulk terminals are named that for a reason. Those guys load every inch of a trailer, and they can be brutal.

A couple years back, we moved a hemi for the Howes. They had a big plastic box that bolted together and was designed to move an engine. It was fantastic. You could ship your engine with most anyone, if it was protected like that.

For the shipments that do move in our lanes: B-D-R Transport, 800-421-0126.

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Lynn Forwarding.....www.lynntraffic.com
(661) 589-5749 mkirby@lynntraffic.com

The key to any shipment is the packaging. Any assembled block must be securely bolted and/or strapped to a pallet of sufficient weight to handle the weight of the engine(300-500lbs). I have handle everything from junk core motors to blown alcohol pro-mod stuff and regardless of the value it must be packed to prevent movement. It's also a good idea to stretch wrap the entire package to prevent penetration by dust, water, grease, etc. It will be picked up and moved by forklift drivers at several terminals between origin/destination so make sure to keep that in mind.

Any engine or trans of less than 500lbs should be able to move for less than about $250 just about anywhere in the country. Please don't call unless you are willing to take responsibility for adequate packing.

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I just used Mark's services at Lynn Traffic to get an engine block shipped to a machine shop. His customer service is top notch, prompt and knowledgeable in shipping engines and parts at a very competitive price. You will not be disappointed!

I highly recommend his services and you will be supporting a fellow Sportsman racer too. :)