Shipping boat part on UPS

[Hardboiled]

I call UPS for a price quote for shipping to 48 states, but they say i need to specify a address to calculate and what i want is a Fix price for anywhere in 48 states, is this possible to do?

Also i told then im shipping a boat Outdrive, and they said that cant have OIL inside for shipping ? is this true?

i Weight the whole thing with crated and weight around 115lbs 2FTx3FTx1FT

 

[DaleT]

Re: Shipping boat part on UPS

Both statements are true.

Shipping rates are based on zones that UPS basis off of zip codes. If you are just trying to cover your expenses for shipping pick someplace completely across the country as your destination and use that rate.

The oil in the outdrive may or may not be hazardous, if it is the shipment requires certain training and paperwork per DOT regulations and UPS shipper agreements, UPS doesn't offer these to casual shippers. Unfortunately, UPS has no way to tell whether or not the oil in question is hazardous and will therefore not take it. When you ship the part, if you can, wrap it in a plastic bag, after you drain the oil, to reduce the chance of any residual oil leaking and gettin your package delayed, returned, or worse.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Shipping boat part on UPS

Yes, pick a place the farthest from you to get shipping quotes.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Shipping boat part on UPS

WHen dealing w/UPS be careful..... Insure the package! You will get charged for oversized package too with an outdrive. Yup drain the oil too.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Shipping boat part on UPS

FedEx may be a better deal for you.
Check out FedEx Logistics.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Shipping boat part on UPS

FedEx may be a better deal for you.
Check out FedEx Logistics.

I was going to say the same thing. UPS is a rip off, period. They do a bad job and they charge too much for it! I shipped a lower unit a few years ago - UPS wanted $300, Fedex wanted $90.

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: Shipping boat part on UPS

I shipped a lower unit a few years ago - UPS wanted $300, Fedex wanted $90.

That's what it all comes down to right there- who's the cheapest.