Nationwide · All 50 States

Shipping & Freight

Lifts are heavy freight, not parcels. We quote the surcharge on the product page before you order, crate the machine properly and book an insured carrier — so the number you see is the number you pay.

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Products in stock

Up front

Freight quoted per item

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States delivered

A car lift crated for nationwide freight delivery

How it works

From the warehouse to your bay

Most of what goes wrong with freight goes wrong at the two ends — an address a 53-foot trailer cannot reach, or a crate signed for without being looked at. Both are easy to avoid.

  1. 01

    Order & confirm

    We confirm the model, the options you picked and the freight surcharge for your address before anything ships.

  2. 02

    Crated & booked

    The lift is crated or banded to a pallet and booked with a freight carrier. Smaller items go by parcel.

  3. 03

    Carrier calls ahead

    Freight carriers phone to arrange a delivery window. Give us the best number at checkout so nothing waits on a depot floor.

  4. 04

    Inspect, then sign

    Check the crate against the packing list before you sign. Note any damage on the delivery receipt and photograph it the same day.

Transit times by region

Typical freight transit once the carrier collects your order.

Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico 1–3 days
Southeast & Midwest 2–4 days
Mountain West, West Coast, Northeast 4–7 days
Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico By quote (port leg involved)

Estimates only — freight transit varies with weather, carrier schedules and whether an item ships direct from the manufacturer. We confirm the lead time on your specific order before taking payment.

What the freight charge covers

  • Crating or palletising to the manufacturer’s shipping spec
  • Freight booking with an insured carrier
  • The surcharge quoted on the product page before you order — no post-sale surprise
  • Carrier call-ahead to arrange a delivery window
  • Tracking details by text / email
  • Help filing a freight claim if the shipment arrives damaged
Liftgate and dock delivery are extra. Tell us which you need when you order — arranging it up front is much cheaper than a redelivery.

Receiving your order

Plan the unload before it ships

A two-post lift arrives as columns, carriages, arms and a power unit on a pallet — frequently over a thousand pounds. Work out how it comes off the truck before you order, not when the driver is waiting on your drive.

If you have a loading dock or a forklift, standard freight is fine. If you do not, order a liftgate: the driver lowers the pallet to ground level. Narrow lanes, gravel drives, low branches and tight turns are all worth mentioning up front, because a truck that cannot reach you becomes a redelivery charge.

Check the shipment against the packing list before signing, and note anything missing or damaged on the receipt. Tell us the same day and we will help you file the claim.

Check before you sign

  • ✓Crate count matches the packing list
  • ✓No crushed corners, punctures or forklift damage
  • ✓Columns and arms straight, no visible bends
  • ✓Power unit box present and undamaged
  • ✓Hardware and fitting kits included
  • ✓Damage written on the delivery receipt before signing
Installation FAQ

Shipping FAQ

Common questions

Can’t find your answer? Call (470) 201-3931 or send us a message.

How much is shipping?
It depends on the item. Smaller products — accessories, pegboard, hand tools — ship by parcel. Lifts and machines ship by freight: 257 products in the catalogue are freight-only and each one shows its shipping surcharge on the product page, currently ranging from $90 to $5,000 depending on the machine and where it is going.
Why not one flat rate?
Because a 10,000 lb two-post lift and a box of lifting pads are not the same shipment. A flat rate would mean overcharging everyone who buys something small to subsidise the people buying heavy machines. Freight is quoted per item instead.
Is the delivery kerbside?
Standard freight is kerbside, and the driver is not obliged to help unload. If you have no dock and no forklift, ask for a liftgate when you order. It costs more, but far less than a failed delivery and a redelivery fee.
What if it arrives damaged?
Inspect before you sign. Note the damage on the delivery receipt, photograph the crate and contact us the same day and we will help you file the claim. A clean signature on a damaged shipment makes a freight claim very hard to win.
Do I need to be there?
Someone over 18 has to meet the carrier and sign. Freight carriers call ahead to arrange a window rather than turning up unannounced.
Can I collect it myself?
On some items, yes — ask before you order and we will tell you whether the item ships from a warehouse you can reach.
Do you ship outside the lower 48?
Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico are quoted individually because there is a port leg involved. Send us the model and the destination address.

Ready to order?

Pick your lift, check the freight surcharge on the product page, and tell us if you need a liftgate — we handle the rest.

Call us · Mon–Sat 9am–6pm CST (470) 201-3931