ForkLift Transport

Thing you should know before Shipping a Forklift?

Forklifts a very useful equipment used at different sites, mostly their use is seen in warehouses and construction sites. Similarly, the forklift is widely used in the loading and unloading of vehicles and heavy equipment on auto transport trucks. Some important factors should be considered before shipping your forklift. The weight and dimension are the most important ones that can impact shipping decisions. Before booking an order with a transport company make sure the information you are going to provide about the make and model of your forklift is correct, this will help the transport company to make arrangements as per the size and weight of equipment. It’s important because every road has a weight limit that should not be exceeded and similarly forklift dimensions also have an impact on shipping. A heightened forklift cannot be shipped in a standard truck but a smaller forklift even can be shipped in a container. If make and model information are not correct it can cause a delay in shipping of your equipment and cause distress.

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Forklifts fall into four categories

Four type of Forlift

Light power forklift: 3000lbs. to 4999lbs

Standard power forklift: 10,000lbs to 19,999lbs

Light power forklift: 3000lbs. to 4999lbs

High Power Forklift: 20,000lbs. to 85000lbs & above

Why Choose Us for Forklift Shipping

We are providing local business with high quality Forklift Transport. For nearly four decades we have achieved steady growth year on year, enabling us to provide superior service to our customers from a stable & sustainable business platform.

Experience

We have years of experience in transportation and handling of Forklifts and similar other items.

Insurance offering

Our equipment shipping services fully comply with insurance and safety laws.

Quick delivery

Timely pickup and delivery of heavy equipment is a core advantage of ASTAST. Contact us for quick shipping of your forklift at any destination.

Online tracking

We offer a custom tracking system to our customers to track their heavy load during transit.

Pickup	Delivery	Shipping Time
Utha	Alaska
Idola	New jersey
Connecticut	California
California	South Carolina
Hawaii	South Colorina
Delaware	New Hampshire
New Mexico	Delaware
Montana	Alabama

How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Forklift

To calculate the cost of shipping of forklifts; a number of these factors should be considered that collectively determine the shipping cost.

Dimension and weight:

Dimension specifies the size of the forklift which helps in understanding the type of truck that should be used for shipping the equipment. Different types of auto carrier trucks are used for shipping forklifts as per their size. While shipping a small forklift costs less, shipping a high-capacity forklift costs more because it cannot be shipped in a small truck. A long flatbed trailer is used for a heightened and big forklift. Similarly, the weight also impacts the cost of shipping. A low-capacity forklift weight ranges between 3000lbs to 4999lbs that can be shipped in a container, and the cost will be low. Similarly, a high-capacity forklift weight range is 20000lbs to 85000lbs & above, which will cost more than a smaller one. Both factors, weight and dimension, greatly impact the shipping price.

Distance:

Distance is one of the main factors that summarize the cost of shipping. “Longer distance more price, shorter distance low price” but the per-mile cost of shipping equipment for a longer distance is always lower in comparison to a shorter distance.

Terminal Vs Residential:

The cost to ship a forklift or any other equipment varies according to pickup and delivery destination. If pickup and delivery are from the terminal to the terminal, it costs less as compared to residential area pickup and delivery.

Season:

Shipping rates increase during the winter season when demand for vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, and Flatbed truck commodities increases due to adverse weather and lack of auto transport trucks on the road.

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Pickup	Delivery	Cost of Shipping
Pennsylvania	Florida
Idola	New York
Connecticut	Washington
California	South Carolina
Maryland	Florida
Delaware	Alabama
Alaska	Virginia
Maryland	Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

If your forklift is oversized, please inform us in advance so we can arrange for the appropriate transport vehicle, such as a flatbed trailer, that can accommodate its dimensions.

The average cost to ship a forklift typically ranges from $0.60 to $2.40 per mile. This cost can vary based on the vehicle’s size, weight, distance, and other shipping conditions.

To prepare your forklift for transport, ensure that it is properly fueled and cleaned, check that the load capacity is within the shipping limits, and provide accurate details about its make and model.

Yes, we offer a custom tracking system that allows you to monitor your forklift's progress during transit, ensuring you stay updated throughout the shipping process.

We can ship all categories of forklifts, including light, medium, standard, and high power forklifts, accommodating various sizes and weights to meet your shipping needs.