Engine Shippers

Belair 7548 · 03-12-2012, 11:58 AM

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.

Dwight Southerland · 03-12-2012, 12:19 PM

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.

Ken Kopecky · 03-12-2012, 01:10 PM

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

Woodro Josey · 03-12-2012, 01:15 PM

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!

Pvt Parts · 03-12-2012, 01:46 PM

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

EMMONS MOTORSPORTS · 03-12-2012, 02:02 PM

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.

Neal Derochie · 03-12-2012, 03:36 PM

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

Belair 7548 · 03-12-2012, 03:37 PM

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.

Stock726 · 03-12-2012, 04:07 PM

Scribner's engine shipping cases. Nice quality stuff:

scribnerplastics.com

Dan Fahey · 03-12-2012, 05:09 PM

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

03-12-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
Belair 7548 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 75 Likes: 3 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	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. __________________ Brad Vokes SS 7548

03-12-2012, 12:19 PM	#2
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: Engine Shippers 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.

03-12-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
Ken Kopecky Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 235 Likes: 375 Liked 273 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Engine Shippers 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

03-12-2012, 01:15 PM	#4
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Engine Shippers 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! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

03-12-2012, 01:46 PM	#5
Pvt Parts Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Avon, Indiana Posts: 327 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Engine Shippers I always used Delta Air Freight but you'd have to check their rates. I'm sure they've gone up. __________________ Scott Wilcox 2193 3x National Champion SS/A, SS/B, SS/K, SS/L, SS/AM, A/SM, C/SM, B/A, C/A, G/A, H/A

03-12-2012, 02:02 PM	#6
EMMONS MOTORSPORTS Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: League City, TX 77573 Posts: 179 Likes: 88 Liked 106 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Engine Shippers 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. Last edited by EMMONS MOTORSPORTS; 03-12-2012 at 02:08 PM.

03-12-2012, 03:36 PM	#7
Neal Derochie Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 52 Likes: 63 Liked 33 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Engine Shippers 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

03-12-2012, 03:37 PM	#8
Belair 7548 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 75 Likes: 3 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Engine Shippers 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. __________________ Brad Vokes SS 7548

03-12-2012, 04:07 PM	#9
Stock726 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 71 Likes: 24 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Engine Shippers Scribner's engine shipping cases. Nice quality stuff: scribnerplastics.com

03-12-2012, 05:09 PM	#10
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Engine Shippers 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 Last edited by Dan Fahey; 03-12-2012 at 05:12 PM.