Need advice; shipping engine across country

I've recieved large light items reasonably by Greyhound. Am now trying to buy an engine from Cali., and get it shipped to New York. I got a qoute from Fed-Ex for @ $3000. I sent in a request to Fastenal, and they haven't replied. Any ideas?

 

Strap it to a pallet and ship via Roadway Trucking.

 

Try Roadway or R&L or one of the other bulk OTR carriers. You will have to put it on a pallet but it will be much cheaper.

 

Lift with your legs

 

Rail is the cheapest out of the three transportation methods, next up is ground, and then air is the most expensive.

 

I havent used Uship myself, but..

http://www.uship.com/shipment/wanting-to-ship-a-car-engine-on-a-pallet/125629099/

 

ship it train or greyhound for the cheapest price

 

Yup, you will need to strap it to a pallet. It will be much cheaper if you can pick and deliver from a business with a dock. If not you either need a lift gate or a forklift to get the freight in the truck. A lift gate would run an extra $100, so finding a dock would be key. Google LTL quotes and you will find a lot of options. Call around a little everyone is going to have different rates, don't be afraid to negotiate especially with a company representing a carrier. It will take 7-10 days cross country, not guaranteed delivery. It is best to go through a broker or something because you will get a discounted rate. Going straight to a carrier will cost you more unless you already have a business account set up. Probably should run 5-600 to ship a pallet cross country.