When you require the transportation of large equipment, the cost is probably one of your main concerns. When you calculate the cost of transportation there's no set price you're expected to pay. A variety of factors influence the cost of shipping, such as dimensions and weight as well as distance and location. In this article we'll go over the various aspects so that you'll know the approximate cost of transporting your equipment.
What Are You Shipping?
The equipment you're shipping is a major factor in the price of transporting large equipment. What are the number of machines you're transporting? What are the specifications for your machine, such as their dimensions, weight and dimensions? Both of these factors into the cost of transportation services.
If you're shipping multiple pieces of equipment or machines simultaneously, it'll take at least one driver. The cost of additional drivers' time needs to be considered in addition to the additional fuel required.
For heavy-duty items that are particularly heavy, there are limitations to travel. You might need a particular trailer, additional axels as well as more fuel. For instance, equipment that is tall might require an unloader trailer. There may also be restrictions on the route the driver is allowed to use. These factors can raise the cost of transporting your equipment.
If the equipment is too large, alternative routes might require special permission and pilot vehicles might be required, adding costs of transporting.
How Far Are You Shipping?
Time and distance are the two main aspects in calculating the cost of shipping. The more distance the equipment needs be to go, the more the price.
If you're shipping to a regional area it is possible that the costs will be considerably lower than when you're shipping across country or across the border. If you need to transport long distances transportation, the cost of transport will cost more to cover the distance and the amount of time that the driver will need to work.
Are You Crossing the Canada-United States Border?
If you're planning to cross the border, it is important to think about the additional expenses and logistics that it brings. Taxes and tariffs can increase the cost of transport and you should be prepared for crossing the border with large equipment.
It can be a tense and daunting process. Employing a customs broker can alleviate the burden of your back, since the broker handles the entire process of communication and operation that are related to crossing the border. Professional customs brokers are up-to-date on regulations and rules and are able to complete paperwork quickly and accurately.
What Is the Cost of Professional Drivers?
In DC Merrett, we have skilled, highly skilled heavy haul drivers. Each driver is equipped with the knowledge and experience to move heavy hauls with ease and without any hassle.
Heavy equipment hauling can be a complex and time-consuming process. Therefore, our drivers are paid fairly for the work they perform. Heavy haul drivers put in a lot of effort in ensuring that your equipment is in a timely and safe manner and we'd like to show their worth through the fair payment.
Use the DC Merrett, Heavy Equipment Shipping Calculator
DC Merrett's Heavy Equipment Shipping Calculator works in three simple actions: The first step is to you must enter the pick-up location. Next, enter the drop-off address. Then, enter the specifications that your machine has (this comprises the measurements of the equipment, weight, make and the type). Hit the button, and you'll get a no-cost instant estimate! The shipping calculator is available either on a laptop or a mobile device, making it easy and effective to use anyplace.
Do you not know the specifications for your device? Don't worry! DC Merrett's powerful Specs tool has details and specifications for over sixty thousand machines. The tool searches the database for your model and input the specifications to the calculation of shipping.
