How to ship a Roaster: (trucking company ideas?)

[nimbus]

So, as I posted in the For Sale section, I'm sadly selling my beloved Probat L12. I have a buyer who lives 11 hours drive away.

Does anyone have suggestions for trucking companies that would do it reasonably? When i bought it, I rented a Penske box truck and drove to Topeka, KS, to pick it up. It was a pain, and perhaps not even the cheapest way to go.

I just wondered if anyone knows any companies that do this stuff....(i.e. large non-palletized items)

Thanks!

[milowebailey]

Try this outfit... they may be able to find someone for you.

[4thJohn]

Nimbus,
Any of the LTL(less than load) freight haulers would do you a good job ie Conway,AAA Cooper,Estes,Central,SAIA ect.I would go the extra mile on the crating process.My two cents.JH

[Warrior372]

My buddy works for CH Robinson. They are the largest shipping logistic company in the US. They can probably get you the best rate, as they broker shipping. Feel free to PM me if you want his number. I am in the process of shipping a 2.5kg roaster from the West Coast to Metro Chicago. Granted it probably weighs quite a bit less than yours at a mere 250lbs, but it is only costing me $205 plus crating costs. From what he said, the shipping class roasters are in (50 or 55 I believe) is a pretty cheap shipping class, as roasters are extremely dense for how much they weigh.

Again, feel free to email me if you are interested.