Fastenal shipping = thumbs up!

[KYKub]

I'm in KY and recently bought a garden tractor (Kubota G1900) from FL. Shipped through Fastenal for $200. Tractor had to be attached to pallet, covered with tarp, and fluids drained. Was delivered in one week. The local Fastenal store used their forklift to place the pallet on my trailer so it was pretty easy.

To get information on shipping through Fastenal, go to Third Party Logistics (3PL) on their website. Fill out a quote request (mine came back in one day) and schedule the pick up. The process was smooth for me. They don't have online tracking, but I received a couple of emails telling me where the shipment was (Atlanta, Indianapolis, etc.) and when it should be delivered.


Fastenal must have a strong customer service culture. Every time I interact with them I am impressed with their friendliness and responsiveness.

If I have another large or heavy item to ship I will definitely be using Fastenal.

Jeff

 

[Yandaddy1110]

Fastenal shipping is something that I have heard of but never checked into. Glad your experience was a good one. Spread the word.

Im sure Uship or some other shipping brokerage would have been 3 times that price!

 

[KYKub]

I should have mentioned in my first post that I did solicit bids through Uship; cheapest one was about $800 and that was going to be via an open-air trailer.

After re-reading my original post I realize it sounds like a commercial for Fastenal. I have no connection to the company, just pleasantly surprised with the experience.

Jeff

 

[kennyd]

I recieved a quote thru them for a grapple I'm selling, it was a very good price but the buyer decided to not answer anymore emails after I recieved the quote so I didn't have a chance to actually use them for shipping. Good to hear of your favorable experience, thanks for sharing.

 

[dfkrug]

Very interesting! Who woulda guessed that Fastenal provided competitive LTL shipping services.

I have used Fastenal locally to buy the occasional fastener, when shipping just one or 2 bolts
made no sense. Great CS for sure.

In the past when I order a big item to be shipped (tractor implements), I have it sent to a
local distribution center and pick it up there. Sure beats waiting for the truck at home, and
dealing with a driver who is scared of the mountains.

 

[MortalWombat]

So the caveat is that they only ship to their stores, and not to your home, right?

 

[kennyd]

So the caveat is that they only ship to their stores, and not to your home, right?

Correct. But that makes it very easy since you can drop-off and pick-up on YOUR schedule, not the 4-8 window most companies will give you.

FYI, here is the direct link: https://www.fastenal.com/en/22/third-party-logistics-(3pl)