Recommendations for shipping heavier freight from Florida to Washington State ?

PO3 Pat Hagan — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:11:05 -0400

I'm asking on behalf of a family member currently serving for advice or recommendations on the best way to have some large, heavy personal items shipped from home state to current duty station. This would be a non PCS move so my family member would be bearing the total cost. It is not an entire household, just an automobile engine, miscellaneous auto parts and a motorcycle. I suggested he check with family services on his base but I'm not sure how helpful they'd be since it's not a PCS issue. I'm mainly looking for recommendations on reputable shipping companies that work well with military members and an idea of costs if possible. Thanks in advance for any helpful input.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 28 at 2018 10:36 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:36:30 -0400

U-Haul tow-behind trailer?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 28 at 2018 10:36 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:36:32 -0400

PO3 Pat Hagan what you need a is a freight forwarder and an online market place. You give the particulars like what, where to where, weight, and cube, and they give bids in transport. I would compare that against long term storage costs; the constructive cost of flying back and driving it out in a rental van; and the actual cost of what he is moving. https://comfreight.com

If it were just the bike, you could probably get a vehicle transport company to haul it for a few hundred bucks. Is the engine and auto'parts really something he needs moved? May take some doing but you could either sell it on eBay/ Craig's list or sell it for scrap.

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Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2018 12:34 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:34:17 -0400

PO3 Pat Hagan As mentioned by SFC Ralph E Kelley, consider U-Haul. I drove a very heavy U-Haul from the Houston, TX, area to Washington state.