Engine Shippers

[jsconiers]

Any body know of any decent engine shippers?

[ProdigyCustoms]

If you and the shipper are near a major airport, you can use Forward Air. they are half the price of others trucking companies.

[Van B]

I used Roadway to ship an engine to FL last year. I think it was $400 something from WI to Orlando. Had to crate it up and drop it off at the dock.

[PT Goat]

Here's a excerpt from another thread reviewing my positive experience with Highway Freight:

And as a side note, I have to compliment Highway Freight (800-363-9621). Debra was my contact there. Per their website, they specialize in these types of transactions: one-time person to person engine/transmission/ebay type deals. Their shipping quote was $225, when most other shippers were in the $600-700 range. They act as the shipper, and the seller delivers to the terminal on their behalf. Therefore, they get discounted rates, and can search many transit companies for the best rate for the buyer. They were even able to find me a freight company willing to take a pallet, when most required a full crate. My actual shipment went by Overnite (a UPS company), and it was painless.

I also was able to add an insurance policy through Discount Shipping Insurance (dsiinsurance.com) for about $45. That was worth it for piece of mind, especially with Pontiac engines occasionally disappearing during shipment.