Forklift Transport
The forklift is a very useful equipment used in various places. It is commonly used in warehouses and construction sites but is mainly used in the auto shipping transport to load and unload vehicles and heavy equipment. As forklift demand is high, their shipping is also high. Shipping a forklift is not easy, and you should know some important factors before hauling weight and dimensions are the most important factors of equipment shipping. Before booking an order with any transport company, gather and double-check the information, including the make and model of the equipment, pickup and delivery addresses, and if any others are required. Otherwise, if incorrect information is provided to the heavy hauler, it will delay the shipment of your equipment and cause distress. If you are a first- time shipping forklift or facing any issue in its shipment, just relax and contact our shipping staff.
We will not only provide the best shipping services for its transportation but also provide assistance in acquiring permits if any are required. Similarly, forklift dimensions are also a very important factor in shipping. As we can see, a large forklift cannot be shipped in a standard truck because of its big dimensions, but a smaller forklift can even be shipped in a container because of its smaller dimensions.
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Why Choose Us for Forklift Shipping
Experience
We have years of experience in transportation and handling of forklifts and other similar items.
Quick delivery
Our equipment shipping services fully comply with insurance and safety laws.
Fifth wheel trailers
Timely pickup and delivery of heavy equipment is a core advantage of ASTAST.
Online Tracking
We offer a custom tracking system to our customers to track their heavy load during transit.
How Long Does it take to ship a Forklift
| Origin of Pickup | Origin of Destination | Shipping Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | Alaska | 7-10 days |
| Idola | New Jersey | 3-8 days |
| Connecticut | California | 4-7 days |
| California | South Carolina | 5-7 days |
| Hawaii | South Carolina | 15-28 days |
| New Mexico | Delaware | 5-7 days |
| Montana | Alabama | 15-28 days |
Most Common Types of Forklift We Transport
We have years of experience in transportation and handling forklifts of all sizes.
Light power forklift Weight Range:3000lbs. to 4999lbs
Medium power forklift Weight Range:5,000 lbs. to 9,999
Standard power forklift Weight Range:10,000lbs to 19,999lbs
High Power Forklift Weight Range:20,000lbs. to 85000lbs & above.
How Much Does It Cost
These costs for forklift transport are provided based on our recent shipping.
These costs for forklift transport are provided based on our recent shipping.
| Origin of Pickup | Destination | Shipping | Cost of Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | Mami, FL | 1173 miles | |
| Phoenix, AZ | New York City, NY | 2407 miles | |
| Bridge Port, CT | Olympia, WA | 2885 miles | |
| Los Angeles, CA | Cayce, SC | 2385 miles | |
| Baltimore, MA | Orlando, FL | 790 miles | |
| Newark, DE | Huntsville, AL | 792 miles | |
| Anchorage, AK | Arlington, VA | 4339 miles | |
| Annapolis, MA | Dallas, TX | 1225 miles | |
| Meadville | Ogden, UT | 1824 miles | |
| Norristown | Columbia, Missouri | 999 miles |
Factors that affect cost of forklift shipping
To calculate the cost of forklift shipping, several factors should be considered, which collectively determine the cost.
Weight
Weight is important in forklift shipping cost because every road has a weight limit that should not be exceeded. Weight directly impacts the cost of shipping. A low- power forklift weight is low, it can be shipped in a container, and its shipment cost is low. A high-capacity forklift weight is high and its shipment cost is higher than small forklift shipping.
Dimension
Dimension specifies the size of the forklift, according to which carrier companies make shipping arrangements. It’s an important factor in shipment cost. Shipping a small forklift costs less because it can be shipped in a normal shipping truck, whereas shipping a high-capacity, heightened forklift costs more because it cannot be shipped in a small truck, and a long flatbed trailer is used for its shipment.
Distance
Distance is one of the main factors in the cost of shipping. “Longer distance more price, shorter distance low price,” but the per-mile cost of shipping equipment for a longer distance is always lower than for a shorter distance.
Season
Shipping rates increase in the winter when demand for shipping vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, and Flatbed truck commodities increases due to adverse weather and the lack of transport trucks on the road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The average cost to ship a forklift is $0.6$-5-2.4$. The price fluctuates due to several factors, but the size, weight, distance, weather, and carrier type are considered its major determinants.
Type of trailer to use for a shipping a container depends on different factors but most importantly it depends on whether it’s a fully loaded container or a empty one. Different trailers are being use as per shipping requirements to transport a container. for an empty container, land doll or tilt bed trailer is considered most effective and economical option but in case of a loaded container; special consideration and handling is required as per the circumstances. a Skelton trailer (container chassis); two wheel-axle is mostly use for shipping of 20 feet and 40 feet standard containers. Tilt container is a good option too, it provides ease in loading and unloading of container.