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, packaged weight and
freight class. Please call our office for estimated shipping weights and freight class. The
weight shown on our product pages is the individual product weight only, please call for
approximate packaged weights.
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.
MINIMUM CHARGE SHIPMENTS
With all carriers, we have a negotiated discount. However, most shipments that are under 150 lbs
are considered a minimum shipment with a minimum charge that applies
regardless of our discount. With long haul carriers, this minimum charge is approximately
$125.00 and with short haul carriers it is approximately $85.00.
**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 charge extra fees for additional services that are NOT discounted.
These charges are called Assessorial Services such as an arrival notification(call before delivery), oversized package, residential delivery,
school or military delivery. You must select the appropiate box under the Assessorial Services in order
to include the fees in the rate quotation.
The following list are our preferred carriers. Our discount with each carrier is shown
below the carrier link - use this percentage when calculating the freight rate. Keep in mind that the
discount does not include the ever-changing fuel surcharge or assessorial fees. Please use discount on the base rate and then add fuel (the Estes website will do all the calculating for you).
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
Select the option "I would like to review ABF's undiscounted base rates"
70% Discount |
| Estes Express |
1-804-353-1900 |
www.estes-express.com
70% Discount |
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.
