How to ship a quad

[huntertaylor98]

What is the best way to ship a quad and what the best places and what are prices

[KKiowaTJ]

If you can get it to fit on a pallet, Take off wheels/tires, Grab bar, Front bumper and anything else that sticks out, You could ship it freight terminal to terminal or to a commercial address. But you are responsible for unloading most times if to a commercial. They usually wont go to a residential, And a terminal is best if you and they are close to one.
Or you could try a "hot shot" load. Thats usually a personal run operation and high dollar. But if they are going that way, You can sometimes get a decent deal made.
But ballpark IMO you looking at $500 up to ??? depending on the convenience of both parties. Good luck

[huntertaylor98]

A hot shot load is like that new show shipping wars right.How does payment work

[smr]

Originally posted by KKiowaTJ
If you can get it to fit on a pallet, Take off wheels/tires, Grab bar, Front bumper and anything else that sticks out, You could ship it freight terminal to terminal or to a commercial address. But you are responsible for unloading most times if to a commercial. They usually wont go to a residential, And a terminal is best if you and they are close to one.
Or you could try a "hot shot" load. Thats usually a personal run operation and high dollar. But if they are going that way, You can sometimes get a decent deal made.
But ballpark IMO you looking at $500 up to ??? depending on the convenience of both parties. Good luck

he's given you real good advice. Put it on a pallet and contact yellow frieght or any other company in your area. Last time I did it I was able to ship one from Cali to Ky for under $200.00.

[KKiowaTJ]

Just saw a commercial about that show. Thats a joke IMO, Not reality.

I guess before the TV, A hot shot load was a call at 3am to take enough parts 500 miles up to 5k to get them by until the big load shows.
The driver usually has a dually x-cab and a flat bed or enclosed depending what hes hauling and gets it done, High speed, No sleep etc as you dont fall under DOT regulations as its not a commercial vehicle. Thats why its called hot shot.

But it will cost you $$ to go that route unless like i said, They are already going that way. Just call some terminals and ask what it would cost, Have a ballpark of what the quad will weigh to. FedEx freight might not be a bad place to try, But might be on the high end on cost. Good luck either way

[Scro]

I've shipped a 250r out on a pallet before. It's probably the most cost efficient route, but it's by far the safest. All it takes is one bonehead on a forklift to destroy it. Build a frame out of 2x4's, and wrap it in cardboard. Sometimes they tend to stack freight in the trailer whenever possibly, so I would put the "do not stack" signs on top of it. You should be able to get these at the freight company. DON'T FORGET INSURANCE!

[fastrnrik]

I would put it in a crate and ship with a reputable, licensed shipping company that is legit and insured- Yellow, Saia, RL, FedEx, etc.
I know of two instances where someone hired a "private" shipper and the quad never made it. Screw that, I'll pay extra for a big company that I know will deliver.

[ktmmack]

Uship.com No pallets needed, best way to ship a quad, have used this service in the past. Best price and won't take weeks to ship.

[fastrnrik]

uship was where the two shippers came from that made the quads disappear. There are reputable shippers on there, but lots of jokers with pickups too. Be cautious.

[Tommy Warren]

uship.com I shipped a mustang this way and the guy had a realtime video camera in the trailer so I could check on the car whenever I wanted

[jkiserracing]

where are you shipping from / to?
I own a shipping company....may be able to help you out wit a good price!!

[huntertaylor98]

Corpus Christi, TX to West Memphis,AR