Furniture and Office Shipping
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Ship Furniture & Office Systems
Shipping office systems and furniture can be challenging due to varying costs and considerations. Whether dealing with office cubicles that depreciate quickly or navigating the expenses of new furniture purchases, freight costs play a crucial role in pricing.
FreightCenter simplifies the process by handling all aspects of shipping, from necessary paperwork and tracking to arranging services through our extensive network of trusted carriers. We ensure competitive rates and seamless logistics, whether you’re shipping office systems or furniture purchased online directly to customers. If you have a preferred carrier, they are likely already partnered with FreightCenter, ensuring reliable service every time.
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Ship Home Goods
Whether you’re shipping a refrigerator to your new home, a couch to a relative, or a television you just bought online, we’ll help ship your items safely and on time, taking care of all the hard work and offering tips and tools along the way.
Just enter a few short details on the quote form below, and you can instantly compare low freight rates from all the top LTL carriers in one easy place.
Shipping items of the office and household nature is not a difficult challenge and can easily be accomplished by you. We’ll walk you through every step of the way and make sure you’re up to speed on what’s happening with your freight at all times.
We’ll even offer ways to save money, as shipping to or from a residence can be more expensive than other locations, such as a freight terminal. Trust that you’re taken care of when you ship with FreightCenter.
White Glove Services
Sit back and relax while a dedicated team packages your freight for you. They’ll even load it onto the truck and unload and unpackage it once it arrives. It couldn’t be easier. Talk to your agent about adding this additional service.
How to Package Furniture
Packaging your freight appropriately is a crucial step in ensuring it remains unharmed during its time in transit. Keep in mind that your precious rocking chair or grandfather clock will be in a trailer among heavy and bulky items such as an engine.
Your duty and obligation is to package your freight well enough so that nothing happens to it.
PRO TIP: Crate your freight & save some money! Transporting unpackaged furniture can be very costly. Box, crate, or palletize your freight shipment to save up to 50% or more on shipping costs.
Need help packaging your furniture, office systems, or machinery? Talk to your FreightCenter Agent about professional packaging options at an additional cost.
Crate
A suitable option that can offer adequate protection for your most fragile items. Be sure to stuff the remaining space in the crate with material such as bunched-up newspaper to prevent your item from shifting during transit.
Pallet
Whether you have several stackable items or one large item, a pallet is another option for packaging your freight. The item(s)should not exceed the dimensions of the pallet or hang over the edge.
If your item is fragile, first wrap it in several layers of bubble wrap. Afterward, shrink-wrap everything to the pallet and ensure it won’t move.
Box
A cardboard box does offer protection, though not much. If your item is not that fragile, this option is suitable. The box should be filled with packing peanuts to fill the space.
Barrel or Drums
This option is similar to a crate. The drum or barrel will protect your freight well, you just need to make sure you fill the remaining empty space with a material so your item is not bouncing around during its travel.
To create value for our customers by delivering customized shipping solutions that meet their unique needs and to fulfill shipping demands from simple to complex with expertise, guidance and ingenuity.
LTL shipping involves combining multiple small shipments from different customers onto one truck, allowing each customer to share the shipment cost. Trust the experts at FreightCenter to give you the best prices and the most comprehensive options for all your LTL freight shipping needs.
Truckload shipping, also known as full truckload (FTL), is a transportation option for freight that requires the entire trucks trailer space. Unlike LTL shipping, FTL shipping is reserved for larger commodities that exceed LTL weight and size limits, typically weighing more than 20,000 pounds or having dimensions that exceed 12 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8 feet in height. We deliver optimized solutions for full or partial truckloads and competitive dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated freight pricing. We can cover your full truckload shipping needs.
Nationwide Expedited Trucking services move your freight securely and rapidly. Your freight requires fast delivery; our freight shipping experts can get your shipment fast, whether in one large box or a full truckload.
Specialized is a transportation option for items that require specialized handling, equipment, or shipping conditions. Specialized shipments may include high-value cargo, oversized cargo, or cargo that require temperature-controlled transportation. The most reliable Specialized Freight Services rates from all the top carriers are just a few steps away. From white glove service to international shipping, we've got you covered.
How to Measure Furniture
Furniture and office shipping is easier when it’s boxed and palleted. That way, it’s easier to measure and weigh. Measuring your freight correctly is essential in preventing you from being faced with a rebill charge.
Any time your freight exceeds the weight or dimensions of what you initially listed when receiving and booking your shipment, the freight carrier has to rebill you for that, which could have been easily prevented.
When measuring your freight, you will want to gather the following information: weight, length, width & height.
For Example…
Fifty pounds of rocks and 50 pounds of feathers both weigh 50 pounds – right? But 50 pounds of stones take up much less space and are much denser than 50 pounds of feathers.
The denser something is, the less likely it is to get damaged in transit.
The less likely it is to get damaged during transit, the lower the freight class.
The lower the freight class, the less expensive it is to ship.
Dense items = cheaper to ship
Less dense/more fragile items = more expensive to ship.
Tips and Tricks
- Include all packaging materials in your final measurements. This includes the pallet, crate, bubble wrap, etc.
- If your item is shaped oddly, gather measurements from the widest points of the item.
- Some carriers go by density weight, which differs from what you read off a scale. Consult with your agent to determine if this is the case.
What Is Density Weight?
It’s when more than just weight is taken into account. It includes the dimensions for length, width, and height.
Money Saving Tips for Furniture and Office Shipping
Residential Location
Because freight trucks are large and it’s hard for them to maneuver in tight spaces, there is a surcharge for drivers to pick up or drop off in residential locations.
Conduct pickups and drop-offs at a commercial or freight terminal to avoid paying extra.
Limited Access Location
Just because a location is commercial doesn’t mean it’s not limited access. It could be a business in a desolate area or an industry in a crowded metro area, both of which have the potential to be restricted access.
Verify with your agent to confirm the location you’re shipping to and from is not limited access.
Liftgate
The driver is not responsible for assisting you with this step either. If it is determined that a liftgate is necessary for the pickup or drop off, the driver will use one, and you will get rebilled for it at a higher rate than if you had opted in for it at the time of booking.
Contact your FreightCenter agent to discuss additional services or necessary accessorials. They’ll help you with the best shipping options tailored to your requirements. Contact FreightCenter today at 800-716-7608 or visit our website at www.freightcenter.com to get an instant quote and start shipping more efficiently.
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Furniture and Office Shipping FAQ’s
Q. What should I do to prepare furniture for shipping?
Disassemble large pieces if possible, wrap delicate parts in protective materials, and ensure all items are securely packaged to prevent damage during transit.
Q. Can I ship furniture and office equipment internationally?
Yes, you can ship furniture and office equipment internationally. However, it’s important to check specific regulations and consider additional customs duties and shipping logistics costs.
Q. How should I handle fragile items like glass tabletops or electronics during shipping?
Use appropriate packing materials such as bubble wrap and foam inserts. Secure fragile items in sturdy boxes and label them as fragile to ensure careful handling.
Q. What are my options for shipping large office furniture pieces?
You can choose between freight shipping for more oversized items or specialized moving services that cater to office furniture. Freight shipping offers cost-effective solutions for bulky items, while specialized services provide tailored handling and delivery.
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