The weight of the pallet must be included when getting shipping quotes. There are a number of sources for on-line quotes (freightquote, UPS, Fedex, uship). I use uship frequently. They have an auction style quoting system that allows carriers and owner operators to quote on your item. They also provide up-front quotes. It's important that you accurately represent the weight and dimensions when getting your quote. There are steep charges for over-weight/over size shipments. You should also know the class of your freight. If you're unsure, you can use a generic class such as (85 Machinery or parts NOI) for quoting and then confirm the commodity and class with the carrier/broker. This is especially important if you plan to insure the shipment. I hope this helps.
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