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Old 19-01-2018, 12:09 PM   #1
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Default Engine freight...

Need a bit of help!!!
I'm looking to transport a palletised engine from Nth Queeensland to Melbourne, any ideas on who would be reliable and most of all trustworthy.
Cheers Russ...
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Old 19-01-2018, 12:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: Engine freight...

Most companies wont touch it as its considered "ugly freight"
you would need to use a company like Toll NQX/ Toll Express
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Old 19-01-2018, 12:59 PM   #3
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Default Re: Engine freight...

You could free advertise on Freightmatch.com.au, pretty quick responses.

https://www.freightmatch.com.au/
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Old 19-01-2018, 04:06 PM   #4
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Default Re: Engine freight...

Also worth looking at transdirect
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Default Re: Engine freight...

that reminds me.
http://www.loadshift.com.au/
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Old 22-01-2018, 03:44 PM   #6
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Default Re: Engine freight...

Thanks guys, found that mainfreight border express and toll won't even talk to you if you haven't got an account, so I contacted good ol pack n save they weren't too bad on price considering!!
Thanks for the responses hope this helps others in the future.
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