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We quote a firm shipping price on products shipped by United Parcel Service
or Federal Express
Shipments by
independent common trucking carrier are estimates only. If you request a shipping
cost, we call the shipper for a quote and estimated delivery time. It may
fluctuate slightly from the quoted price, pending delivery conditions or
fuel surcharges. We cannot guarantee that the trucking company will
adhere to their quoted delivery schedule.
What type of
delivery service do you need?
 Dock-to-Dock is the least
expensive and refers to your receiving area
having a "dock high" area, where the truck backs up, unloads
directly from his trailer straight across to your dock. You or your
designated receiving staff will then take the product to the end user.
If you do not have
a dock high or receiving area, you need to order a truck with
Lift Gate Service. This is a truck with the "elevator"
tail gate that
brings your product from the back of the truck to the ground. Once it is on the ground it is your responsibility to bring it
into your building. This type of truck typically adds $75-$125 to the
shipping bill.
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Inside Delivery
means the truck driver will bring your product into the front door of
your building. He may place it where you want
it, on the first floor, but it is at his discretion. He will not unwrap,
uncrate or haul away the wrapping materials. This service can add an
additional $50-$90 dollars.
Installation Service. If you are short handed or do not have a
receiving staff, you may want to have an independent contractor receive
your product at his location. He will inspect it for damage, call you for delivery time,
deliver, and place the product exactly where you want it.
He will dispose of all packing materials. The cost for this service varies greatly,
depending on how many items are being delivered, your delivery conditions,
such as
stairs, no elevator, etc. Typically adds an additional $125+ to cost of delivery.
Residential
Deliveries. Residental deliveries that come by truck
(non-UPS/Fed-Ex) require a lift gate truck. Most transportation
companies charge an additional fee for residential deliveries in
addition to the lift gate truck charge.
If you have an
established account with a trucking company we will make every effort to
ship on that carrier and you will be billed directly by the trucking
company.
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