Small Item Shipping
Shipping Auction Items
Buyers Are Responsible for All Rigging, Loading, Packaging, and Shipping Expenses for Auction Items
Freight and Rigging Companies Listed are Recommendations Only
Note: You are free to choose your own delivery service - remember to schedule them with the auction location manager.
Large Machine and Industrial Equipment:
Items that require riggers or forklift loading, should be shipped on an air-ride trailer and fully tarped by the driver. These items must be secured to the trailer by the driver with either chains or straps, and are not moved from the trailer between loading and unloading. Buyers are to schedule their own large machine/item trucking - and then inform the Auctioneer of their shipping details. See Suggested Freight Lines and Riggers for the Larger Equipment
Small Hand-Carry or Pallet Items:
Machinesued.com can package/palletize and load items from their auction facility for a fee. We can also box and ship small items via UPS that meet the proper weight and dimensions. Please contact us to arrange your small item shipment at (763)745-1166 or email AUCTIONS@MACHINESUSED.COM. Please note that the processing and shipping can take up to 2 - 3 weeks longer than a standard pickup.
Palletized LTL shipping items or Palletized packages:
This includes Items that can be shipped in a box LTL (Less than Truckload Shipping) truck when palletized for shipping. Palletizing of lots and loading by the auctioneer or riggers can be done for a fee. Below are some Suggested Freight Lines for Palletized LTL Shipping.
NOTE - Freight Lines Shipping Pallet Loads will often require the Buyer to have a Truck Level Dock in order to remove their Items with either a Pallet jack or Small Forklift. LTL Shipments are consolidated and will be transferred from truck to truck by the freight lines along the way. It is NOT advisable to ship machine tools that are top heavy or may tip over during shipping because they are not fastened to the bed during transportation and are transferred to other trucks throughout shipping.
Suggested Enclosed Trucks for Pallet Loads:
If you are shipping within the following states (MN, ND, SD, IA, NE, WI, IL) Call and ask for their pallet shipping service - Great rates!
For Nationwide pallet shipping and LTL logistics:
You can go to Freightquote.com
Once you are on their site you can request a quote using their free quote system. Please be sure to obtain and send a BOL to us prior to the carriers arrival if you plan to ship LTL.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO FREIGHTQUOTE.COM