REKIII Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Anyone done this? I'm looking to purchase a large(er) piece of equipment and I have the option to save about $500 if I get it delivered to the 'nearest airport' assuming MKE. Anyone done this? $500 is not an insubstantial savings, but I don't know what the logistics are. Will they fork it onto the back of my truck? I'm only about 40 mins from the airport, so it's a quick drive. Any advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 never done this, but now that i live 5 min from the airport this could be useful. Is this through UPS or FedEx? I've been to both of their MKE airport shipping facilities for package pickups and they are full-blown operations with loading docks, fork lifts, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 I was told FedEx. I'll have to see if there is a customer service line I can call or something. Knowing that have docks and lifts is a huge plus. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 i stopped at one of the Fedex airport facilities on the way home and asked questions for you 414-294-5990 is the direct phone number for the ramp, which is where freight deliveries are held. I didnt get the exact address of which of their many buildings by the airport it was, but its one of them. Anyways, yes, they will load skids onto customer vehicles with a forklift, or if the vehicle is the right height, you can pull up to the dock for direct loading. She made it a point to say to make sure the vehicle is big enough/has enough clearance. they don't like to muck about if its a tight fit and will most likely will not try to load it if thats the case. REKIII, m42b32, P_Roloff and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 20 hours ago, straight6pwr said: i stopped at one of the Fedex airport facilities on the way home and asked questions for you 414-294-5990 is the direct phone number for the ramp, which is where freight deliveries are held. I didnt get the exact address of which of their many buildings by the airport it was, but its one of them. Anyways, yes, they will load skids onto customer vehicles with a forklift, or if the vehicle is the right height, you can pull up to the dock for direct loading. She made it a point to say to make sure the vehicle is big enough/has enough clearance. they don't like to muck about if its a tight fit and will most likely will not try to load it if thats the case. Thank you! I knew I should have looked at this thread before I called. I got similar info, including the warning on size. The crappy part ended up being that the thing I'm getting is from overseas, so what the $500 covers is also all the import paperwork/duties/tariffs etc. If I walked into the fedex place, I'd have to act as my own importer or hire one. So...the $500 to my door becomes a much better deal. That all being said I'm really glad I even know this is an option now, and I appreciate the help. This could help out with domestic stuff a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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