So not sure how many of you out there ship tools around the US or need items shipped but I figured I would share some information about my experience shipping tools and machines and their cost.
**DISCLAIMER** I am no way shape, form or any kind of entity or have any affiliations with Fastenal or their shipper.
Ok so let's start with how to get the ball rolling on your shipment. First you have to go to Fastenal Shipping website. www.Fastenal.com/3PL (Fastenal Third Party Logistics handles all the shipping.)
Step 1. At their website you will fill out the destination zip code. This is where the final stop will be and where it will be paid for. Shipment will be paid for at the place of pick up.
Step 2. A new page will appear and this is where you fill in all your information. The zip code for where it will be dropped off, zip code for where you will be receiving it, package weight, dimensions (L - W - H), value of shipment, shipment description, your information and even upload and photo of the item being shipped.
Step 3. Once the all the fields are completed submit the information. You will then receive and email stating they ha e received your request for a quote. It usually takes about 24 hrs to receive it.
Step 4. Once you receive the quote, itll be an email stating what Fastenal store will receive the shipment and what Fastenal store it will be for final destination along with the cost that will be paid when you pick it up. Attached to the email will be a PDF document. You will need to input the name and phone number of the person dropping the item off along with the date it will be dropped off. You will also put in the name and phone number for the person who will be picking the item up. Now in order to be covered by their insurance in case of Dame the item will need to be crated. You will also need to sign the form in the insurance block. If not crated you won't be covered and you will need to sign the waiver block.
Step 5. Send the completed form back to 3PL (via email or fax) and shortly after you will receive another email giving you permission to ship the item. The email will be forwarded to the drop off location, receiving location and to you that the shipment has been approved. You cannot drop it off without approval.
Step 6. Dropping it off. It has been my experience that the drop off store and receiving store has zero to very little experience with this. 3PL is fairly new and not widely used by a lot of the Fastenal stores. So I recommend you have a copy of the email handy and the contact number of the agent that's handeling your shipment. If there is some confusion you can present them the email or call the agent and the agent will walk the store through it. It's worth it trust me.
Step 7 Pick up. Once the shipment has arrived the store will call you. Bring your money to pay for it and the agents number just encase. The receiving store can help you load it into your vehicle if needed.
Added information:
All tracking is held internal so you have to email or call your agent for updates.
Anything over 1,500lbs and/or 8ft has to get approval from Fastenal first
Shipping from East coast to West coast in the summer is not allowed due to high volume. Winter months will be allowed. See map attached for more information.
I've shipped items 300+ pounds and it's only cost me $175 and took less then a week to go from CA to SC.
I hope this brings some use to you and another option for shipping. If I can I will now on only ship with 3PL. The Customer service is amazing, shipment is fast, it's way cheaper, items when received are clean and we'll taken care of. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me.
See pictures of items I've shipped if curious.
**DISCLAIMER** I am no way shape, form or any kind of entity or have any affiliations with Fastenal or their shipper.
Ok so let's start with how to get the ball rolling on your shipment. First you have to go to Fastenal Shipping website. www.Fastenal.com/3PL (Fastenal Third Party Logistics handles all the shipping.)
Step 1. At their website you will fill out the destination zip code. This is where the final stop will be and where it will be paid for. Shipment will be paid for at the place of pick up.
Step 2. A new page will appear and this is where you fill in all your information. The zip code for where it will be dropped off, zip code for where you will be receiving it, package weight, dimensions (L - W - H), value of shipment, shipment description, your information and even upload and photo of the item being shipped.
Step 3. Once the all the fields are completed submit the information. You will then receive and email stating they ha e received your request for a quote. It usually takes about 24 hrs to receive it.
Step 4. Once you receive the quote, itll be an email stating what Fastenal store will receive the shipment and what Fastenal store it will be for final destination along with the cost that will be paid when you pick it up. Attached to the email will be a PDF document. You will need to input the name and phone number of the person dropping the item off along with the date it will be dropped off. You will also put in the name and phone number for the person who will be picking the item up. Now in order to be covered by their insurance in case of Dame the item will need to be crated. You will also need to sign the form in the insurance block. If not crated you won't be covered and you will need to sign the waiver block.
Step 5. Send the completed form back to 3PL (via email or fax) and shortly after you will receive another email giving you permission to ship the item. The email will be forwarded to the drop off location, receiving location and to you that the shipment has been approved. You cannot drop it off without approval.
Step 6. Dropping it off. It has been my experience that the drop off store and receiving store has zero to very little experience with this. 3PL is fairly new and not widely used by a lot of the Fastenal stores. So I recommend you have a copy of the email handy and the contact number of the agent that's handeling your shipment. If there is some confusion you can present them the email or call the agent and the agent will walk the store through it. It's worth it trust me.
Step 7 Pick up. Once the shipment has arrived the store will call you. Bring your money to pay for it and the agents number just encase. The receiving store can help you load it into your vehicle if needed.
Added information:
All tracking is held internal so you have to email or call your agent for updates.
Anything over 1,500lbs and/or 8ft has to get approval from Fastenal first
Shipping from East coast to West coast in the summer is not allowed due to high volume. Winter months will be allowed. See map attached for more information.
I've shipped items 300+ pounds and it's only cost me $175 and took less then a week to go from CA to SC.
I hope this brings some use to you and another option for shipping. If I can I will now on only ship with 3PL. The Customer service is amazing, shipment is fast, it's way cheaper, items when received are clean and we'll taken care of. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me.
See pictures of items I've shipped if curious.
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What procedure/costs did you use for crating?