Shipping furniture across the country can be a difficult process. Furniture is usually bulky and can’t be shipped through your typical shipping services like the United States Postal Service or FedEx. Instead, cross country furniture shipping requires freight companies.
There are many different freight or trucking companies that ship furniture and other large items across the country. Freight shipments can be costly because of the weight of the package and because the freight company will have to send a large truck to you in order to pick up the furniture. You can expect to pay anywhere from $200 to over $500 to ship large pieces of furniture cross country. To find the right one, you will have to shop around to find the best price.
To prepare the furniture for cross country shipping, you will want to stock up on shipping supplies – namely bubble wrap, shrink wrap, edge protectors, and tape. Its important to wrap the furniture completely and effectively to ensure it remains undamaged during transit. The edge protectors are vital, as edges and corners get damaged relatively easy, so make sure to use plenty of edge protectors and cover every corner. Once you are satisfied with the furniture’s shipping preparations, the next step is to prepare for the pickup.
The freight company will give you a time frame for when they will pickup the item. You will want to have someone present during this time to meet the driver. To prepare for the truck pickup, have the furniture ready to be shipped at the foot of your driveway, if possible, or somewhere else that would be convenient for the driver for quicker loading.
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