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**IA_Chiefs_fan** · 01-17-2012, 03:46 PM

It looks like I'm going to need approximately 4 pallets hauled from Crowley, LA 70526 to Lamoni, IA 50140. Anyone have any connections that can get me a good deal or know of a cost-effective approach? I've never used LTL services before.

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

It looks like I'm going to need approximately 4 pallets hauled from Crowley, LA 70526 to Lamoni, IA 50140. Anyone have any connections that can get me a good deal or know of a cost-effective approach? I've never used LTL services before.

Sent you a PM with my ph# on it, call me tomorrow and I can get the details,shoot you a price.

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Paging Simply Red.

Why, I'm the best !

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

Here ya go

https://www.fedexfreight.fedex.com/r...nSecureForm.do

Also tell me what kind of freight it is and I will get your freight class need the weight too

I can beat that just about any day depending on his time frame

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

Thanks. It is 4 pallets of automotive specialty tools and I'm guessing the weight to be around 500-600 per pallet.

Loading / unloading facilities ?

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

Also discount is also determined by freight in what is called a lane... if it's a hot lane for LTL you get it cheaper... Florida freight is high because alot goes in and not much comes out....

give me an approx zip code to and from

True!

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DRU

FedEx and UPS are expensive for LTL. Go to www.freightquote.com and you'll be able to compare about 30 different companies and choose either the lowest rate or the one you feel most comfortable with.

You could also use www.uship.com where truck drivers bid on your shipment.

Stop that, They don't need my business !

MIAdragon · 01-17-2012, 10:21 PM

Roy who do you work for?

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Big Roy is a broker. You might drop him a PM.

Thatta boy, I knew I could count on a friend.

The trick to it is his time frame, how long he can wait it out for the right price compared to how fast he needs it .... simple supply & demand and truck availability over a ready on demand LTL carrier..

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Roy who do you work for?

I'm an agent for Tennessee Commercial Transport Inc., based in Franklin,Tn with offices in ( well my home ) Greenville,Ky, New Orleans, La. and Lebanon,Tn.

I can handle full truck load, flats, steps, vans, over sized & heavy haul plus LTL shipments in the U.S. , Canada & Mexico.

ROYC75 · 01-17-2012, 10:34 PM

Sounds like the ( if ) next light load of sugar going to Des Moines could be the ticket. I just don't know when it may be, would have to do some checking to see, put it on the back of a van to lift it right off.

We do have some flatbed and step decks running that lane, would it have to be tarped ?

MIAdragon · 01-17-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

I'm an agent for Tennessee Commercial Transport Inc., based in Franklin,Tn with offices in ( well my home ) Greenville,Ky, New Orleans, La. and Lebanon,Tn.

I can handle full truck load, flats, steps, vans, over sized & heavy haul plus LTL shipments in the U.S. , Canada & Mexico.

Ahh we play in the auto brokerage side but have quite a few clients needing ltl service. It's always good to have quality contacts.

**IA_Chiefs_fan** · 01-18-2012, 11:22 AM

I hope to have more specifics today or tomorrow. It looks like posting on the Planet was a good idea. Thanks for the info guys. Roy, I just sent you a PM.

01-17-2012, 03:46 PM
IA_Chiefs_fan Supporter Join Date: Jun 2002 Casino cash: $-570286	Anyone with connections for LTL shipments?? It looks like I'm going to need approximately 4 pallets hauled from Crowley, LA 70526 to Lamoni, IA 50140. Anyone have any connections that can get me a good deal or know of a cost-effective approach? I've never used LTL services before.
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ROYC75 Time For Your Wake Up Call !!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Barn Yard Casino cash: $2297400	Sounds like the ( if ) next light load of sugar going to Des Moines could be the ticket. I just don't know when it may be, would have to do some checking to see, put it on the back of a van to lift it right off. We do have some flatbed and step decks running that lane, would it have to be tarped ?
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01-18-2012, 11:22 AM	#42
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