The best and cheapest way to ship large parts?

[Tirekickertoo]

Hi everyone,
I would like the opinion of the group on what is the best and cheapest way to ship large parts? I'm looking at new frame rails being sold from a private individual. The distance is roughly 1800 miles. I can also have them shipped to my place of employment. This being a business, I've heard this could be cheaper? I've also heard Fastenal will ship large parts. Any truth to any of this? What's my best option?

Thanks for your help,

Tirekickertoo

 

[John Rimel]

Hi everyone,
I would like the opinion of the group on what is the best and cheapest way to ship large parts? I'm looking at new frame rails being sold from a private individual. The distance is roughly 1800 miles. I can also have them shipped to my place of employment. This being a business, I've heard this could be cheaper? I've also heard Fastenal will ship large parts. Any truth to any of this? What's my best option?

Thanks for your help,

Tirekickertoo

Greyhound

 

[hellrats]

UPS freight or Fastenal would probably be your best bet

 

[Rapidfire]

UPS freight or Fastenal would probably be your best bet

Yes, Fastenal is the cheapest. Have used there service many times with great results!

 

[Tirekickertoo]

Thank you everyone for the interest and reply's. I ended up using U.P.S. The item size fell into the criteria of fitting onto one of their local delivery sized brown van's. The shipping cost (over 900 miles) was $119.00 cheaper than Fastenal!

Tirekickertoo

 

[oldkimmer]

Oh wow, that’s quite a savings. Kim