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Mark . . . I have 32 years in the shipping industry as a forwarder,
trucking company, located in the Los Angeles area.  I DO NOT have a
crate but will gladly advise you on the best carriers, how to prepare a
bill of lading properly and negotiate a discount (40-60%).  Having the
wrong information or not enough information can cost you big bucks.
Trying to settle errors after the fact is time consuming and many times
a losing battle.  Most truckers will want $$ prepaid or on delivery.

When shipping crates:
1.  Dismantle side and top panels.
2.  Lay flat on the base.
3.  Secure with metal banding preferably.
4.  Complete paperwork with the following:
     a.  NMFC Item number
     b.  NMFC Class number
     c.  Show dimensions, weight, density in the description
          area
     d.  Keep size to a minimum

Contact me directly for any other information.

Regards,
Mike Sawicki
L-235 #007
ALL-WAYS Logistics Co.
Tel: 310/366-7555
Fax: 310/366-7545

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