Freight delivery is a shipping service offered for merchandise shipped from business to business when an item\/items packaged dimensions that are outside of the standard UPS Ground or Fed Ex Ground size limits or the weight of the shipment exceeds 150 LBS. \u00a0Freight delivery is also a standard shipping service for fragile items including any displays with glass components.<\/p>\n
Freight delivery service can also be offered for residential deliveries. However, additional rates will apply for residential locations in addition to the basic zip code to zip code rate \u2013 this surcharge is usually in the region of $150 -$200 depending on the delivery address. Rural areas and certain central city addresses may incur the higher rate.<\/p>\n
Freight shipments of merchandise are secured to a 4ft square and sometimes larger size pallet for transported from terminal to terminal until the shipment reaches the local terminal nearest the final destination \u2013 this process can take between 5-10 days.<\/p>\n
When your freight shipment arrives, it is important to inspect the shipment thoroughly before you accept the merchandise. Only sign the drivers paperwork if no dents, nicks or tears in the packaging are visible. Any damages reported after the fact will not covered for replacement. If a shipment does arrive damaged, even if part of the it is undamaged, do not remove any portion of delivery associated with the damaged item. It must be sent back in its entirety or, once again, you will not be covered for replacement. Freight companies operate within very strict policy guidelines and without all items being returned for assessment it is impossible to validate a damage claim. Failure to comply with this conditions will leave you, the consignee, without replacement coverage.<\/p>\n
So, bottom line, don\u2019t accept box 1 if box 2 is damaged. The entire damaged display and its associated boxes must be sent back. For example, do not accept and unload the shelves and doors of a self assembly display case if the glass or side panels are damaged. Other items on a pallet that are not part of the damaged unit, may be accepted and signed for but be careful not to sign for the items you need to return for replacement. It is still essential to write the word \u201cDamaged\u201d on the drivers paperwork and to send the damaged items back with the driver.<\/p>\n
A freight delivery driver will deliver dock to dock or if you don\u2019t have a dock, they can deliver to your zip code. However, once again, there are additional charges for lift gate service, inside delivery and white glove service \u2013 view the links below for more information on these services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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