Freight Estimates
Duo-Safety Ladder Corp. DOES NOT quote freight estimates/rates. What we can do for our
customers to obtain an estimate is give you approximate shipping weight, class of goods
to be shipped and you can contact recommeded carriers below via internet, phone etc.
All you need is origin zip code (54902 that's us) and destination zip code, weight and
freight class. Please call our office for estimated shipping weights and freight class if
you don't already have them.
Please note as of 1/1/2006 - we are charging a S/H fee for ALL shipments.
Duo-Safety charges a $12.00/net fee for all LTL shipments (this includes all collect, pre-paid,
and 3rd party billing shipments). This fee has been added to cover our extended costs for
packaging, paperwork, routing instructions and continued negotiations for better freight rates with carriers.
MINIMUM CHARGE SHIPMENTS
With all carriers we have a negotiated discount. However, any shipment that is under 150 lbs
is considered a minimum shipment and we have a minimum charge that applies
regardless of what our discount is. With long haul carriers, this minimum charge is approximately
$110.00 and with short haul carriers it is approximately $95.00.
Please remember when obtaining your
freight estimate that no shipment will cost less than $110.00 for long haul, and not less than $95.00 for
short haul.
If you request us to drop ship on your behalf, we can do so - however, We feel it is your
responsibility to be sure your customer inspects for damages BEFORE they sign the drivers receiving slip
as received in good condition. Once your customer signs clear, it is almost impossible to collect
any concealed freight damage claims.
We do use many carriers, the following are our preferred carriers. Our average discount with
all carriers is 60%.
Most of our products ship at a class of 150, except 585A Folding Ladders,
Pike Poles and parts which all ship at a class of 70.
| Long Haul Carriers |
Telephone Quotes |
Online Quotes |
| ABF Freight System |
1-800-610-5544 |
www.abfs.com |
| FedEx National LTL |
1-800-274-9099 |
www.fedex.com |
| Yellow Transportation |
1-800-610-6500 |
N/A |
**PLEASE NOTE**
Please keep in mind that when you obtain a freight estimate that it is truly just an ESTIMATE
of freight charges. Freight companies are notorious for adding on extra fees that are NOT discounted.
Services such as a call before delivery, oversized package (usually longer than 20'), or delivering to a
school or university incur extra fees.
Also, some shipping points are considered non-direct for a carrier. With non-direct points we have a
lower discount. If you have any questions, please call our office.
