How does it work?...
You need to ship a motorsports
related item. You have bought or sold a chassis,
a complete kart, cases of tires, a tire lathe,
engine, transmission, etc. or you are a
manufacturer or distributor and you need an
affordable shipping partner to make your product
more attractive to your customer. Look no further
as you have found KartShip.com!
Average transit times range from
2-5 days depending upon the distance between the
ship points. Average total costs range from
$125.00 to $350.00+ depending upon total weight
and distance. Please remember that initial quotes
are approximate. Final invoiced amount is
determined by final shipped weight and actual
package dimension and density.
Whatever is being shipped needs to
be properly packaged...which means crated or
palletized. Crating works well for and should be
used for items such as equipment or NEW products.
Used karts, tires and other items can be simply
palletized and protected. A proper sized pallet
for the item can be obtained from a local home
improvement retailer or motorcyle/ATV dealer
(usually at no charge). Next, find large pieces
of cardboard and staple to the pallet coming out
from the 4 sides. Secure your item to the pallet
with strapping or zip ties. Wrap the cardboard up
and over, tape and then stretch wrap to complete
the package. As freight rates are based upon
density, you want to make the smallest package
possible (unbolting the steering shaft on a kart,
removing the steering wheel, wheels/tires and
tucking inside the kart, etc. All misc. or
fragile items should be boxed..ie...engines,
tach/temps)
DO NOT DOUBLE STACK and the SHIP
TO: address should be clearly marked on the top.
Below is an excellent example of proper packaging
by Tom Kirwan
of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
To avoid unnecessary additional
charges, we ask that shipments be from: and to: a
"business" address. Worry not as a dock
or fork lift is not usually necessary, but if not
available, we ask that 2 people be present to
assist in unloading the pallet from the trailer.
Although the drivers are very helpful, they
cannot be expected to load or unload your
freight. You can use ANY business location that
is accessible by a semi truck...such as most
commercial workplaces, auto parts stores, ATV
dealers, etc. In the unlikely event that a
business address is not available, trucking
terminal drop off / pick up is an option.
The receiver should
inspect the shipment thoroughly and be
sure to note any damage to
packaging or contents on the delivery receipt
PRIOR to the driver leaving.
It is also always a good practice to sign the
Delivery Receipt with
"Subject to Inspection" and thus be
covered in the case of hidden damage. Digital
pictures of anything questionable upon receipt
are also helpful if a claim is filed.
KartShip.com is a service company that handles
the logistics and paperwork involved. We are not
the actual carrier and therefore not responsible
for payment for any damages or claims.
If item is used, basic (no additional cost)
insurance coverage from the carrier is paid at
.50 per lb. shipped. NEW items can be insured for
an additional cost of $5.00 per lb (optional).
Original selling receipt would have to be
presented if requested.
The above is an example of how NOT
TO ship a kart. No protection was
provided and we
are actually very shocked that the driver even
picked it up. This is just asking for damage.
In the
unlikely event your merchandise arrives damaged,
mark all shipping documents as "damaged in
transit" with a description of the damage.
You may then elect to refuse the shipment or
accept it and file a damage claim.
Occasionally
a wrapped package will look fine on the outside,
but have a dent or puncture once it is unpacked.
This is referred to as "concealed
damage". Notify the trucking company
immediately and request an inspection by the
carrier.
If you must file a
damage claim, keep all original shipping
containers and outside wrapping. The
transportation inspection agent will want to see
it.
It is extremely useful
to have photographic evidence of any damage. If
you can take digital photographs and be able to
provide them to the inspector, it will help them
to better understand the extent of the damage.
Final settlement of the claim is between you and
the transportation company.
The shipper lets us know when the
pallet(s) is/are ready. We fax the paperwork to
the shipper and call in the truck to make the
pick up. Pick ups usually are made between 1-5 pm
in the afternoon. The paperwork must
be presented to the driver along with the pallet
or crate to insure proper billing. For payment, a
valid credit card is required (established
customers may receive NET 15 billing). It is
pretty simple really and our experience makes the
shipping of your karting related item stress-free
and easy for all parties.
For a quote, please have the 2 zip
codes, the approximate weight and package
dimensions. An easy to use form is available at
the link to the left.
Thanks for visiting and we look forward to being
of service to you.
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