WHAT TRUCK FREIGHT ENTAILS:
The best rate for truck freight shipping is to have you pick it up at
the local freight terminal or commercial drop point. A residential
delivery is usually $50 to $60 more than a business delivery, and, a
lift gate (which drops the goods off at ground level), is another $80 to
$100 in additional fees. Inside delivery is an additional cost on
top of that.
Know someone with a truck? Can you have a dolly or hand cart on hand?
If you can mobilize a couple of strong bodies, you might be able to save
$50 to as much as $120 or so on your freight costs.
Call for your freight on any of our truck freight
items.
NOTE
ABOUT RECEIVING TRUCK FREIGHT ITEMS: Do
not sign for anything until you have inspected your unit. You
have spent good money on this, and it was shipped in good condition.
If you don't inspect it, and open the unit at home and find 'hidden
damage', there is no recourse for a truck freight claim. All claims for
damage MUST be made at the time of receipt of the unit! Note any
damage on the bill of lading before signing off--it's a relatively easy
process to get a new unit or replacement parts if you do so. But
not if you don't inspect it! Also, don't refuse an obviously
damaged unit. You will still be charged for it, as we will also be
by our suppliers. Freight damage is very rare (FORTUNATELY!), but
proper documentation and reporting of any damage will expedite the
claims process.
