Tom - Carolina sold to ABF around 4 + years ago - probably longer - I forget -
The drivers job and the contract ( Bill of Lading ) stipulates the carriers
responsibility is to get the freight to the rear of the truck. Anything beyond
the rear of the trailer is not covered by the carriers insurance, unless, the
driver trys to help you with your freight and some how damages it in the
unloading process. Then he has the problem of explaining to his superiors why
he was trying to help out side of his work area and damaged your freight in a
location that he should have never been in. I know it doesn't look good for the
driver but I am sure he had obviously been over the coals before. Contrary to
belief of several, there is also a substantial charge for a notify before
delivery. And if you want to know what would really tick you, wait to see what
the charge is for the freight company to handle your money if you have
something shipped C.O.D. - It costs you an extreme amount for you to trust
them with your cash.
On a more merry note - if your shipper pays the shipping they will tell you
that you cannot specify what company transports or delivers your goods. You on
the other hand while not being able to specify who does, MAY specify who you do
not want on your property or hauling your merchandise. Which could be ANY of
several different lines until you do get the one you want.
Cheers / NØATH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Anderson" <WW5L@gte.net>
To: "Steve - Jax" <steve01@mchsi.com>
Cc: "Tower Reflecter" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Heavy Tower Delivery
Steve:
When my TriEX (now Tashjian) WT51 crankup arrived I had a half dozen
ham friends over and they helped lift it off the truck. The driver did
nothing but stand there and complain how long it was taking us to unload
it. But after Carolina Freight had damaged with a forklift my earlier
tower I wasn't taking any chances and did a thorough inspection and just
told the driver he'd have to wait before I signed anything. In the
earlier tower episode I had to file suit against Carolina Freight to get
them to pay for a new tower. They stated that I had on purpose damaged
it so I could file a claim, when one of their freight handlers on a
freight dock someplace had rammed a forklift into it and sprung several
welds. Thank goodness for ARRL volunteer counsels like K5LP.
Carolina at least did call a day in advance before delivery as they said
I had to have enough people here because their driver would do nothing
to help.
Tom, WW5L
Steve - Jax wrote:
>Im interested in buying a US Tower or Tasijan tower but can't figure out how
>to get it off the truck when it shows up. Do they let you know when the truck
>will arrive? How do i get it ( 600-800 pounds) off the truck if its just me
>and the driver? Appreciate any comment
>
>Steve W9HA
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