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An easy way to choose cost-effective equipment transportation

by Ritchie Bros September 03, 2013 Tips for buyers Comments

Cost-effective equipment transportation

Convenience doesn’t have to be expensive. When you need to get your equipment from auction site to work site quickly—with as little fuss as possible—you can save up to 60% by getting competitive quotes through our online shipping service, powered by uShip.

Using uShip can help you save both time and money:

Save money! Let shippers compete for your business
When you list a shipment with uShip, multiple transportation providers compete for your business—so you can be confident you’re not overpaying. Once you choose a transportation provider, you only pay when the equipment has arrived safely, which helps to minimize risk.
Save time! One request, multiple quotes
You have better things to do than contact multiple transportation companies to get shipping quotes. uShip represents 300,000 independent freight forwarders, large freight carriers and brokers. Within hours of buying a piece of equipment you could have multiple shipping quotes—and you decide if you want to accept one. No obligations.
Reduce hassle! uShip is integrated with the Ritchie Bros. website
When you buy something from a Ritchie Bros. auction and then request transportation quotes using our online shipping service, information about your equipment’s specs, location and even photos are sent automatically to uShip. It’s an easy one-click listing process that not only saves you time and money, but gets you more accurate shipping quotes. Only your shipment details are shared with uShip. Your contact information is kept private until you accept the service of a transportation provider.
Hire with confidence! uShip transporters are customer-reviewed
You don’t have to base your decision on price alone when choosing a transportation provider on uShip. Before you choose, read reviews of equipment transporters written by other Ritchie Bros. customers—like this one:

“I had a bucket that I purchased from Ritchie Bros in Toronto and I needed it shipped to Winnipeg. I called a few local companies and the best quoted price I received was $1200. I tried uShip and within two days I got a quote for half the price. The service provider did an excellent job of picking up and delivering the bucket. I would use uShip again.” Jean-Paul L.

Have something bigger to ship? Here’s a review from a Ritchie Bros. customer who needed an 844J John Deere loader shipped across Canada:

“My experience with U Ship was good. Had to call in a few times and always got the answers I needed. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The provider picked up and delivered on time and kept in daily contact. Very professional. I would definitely use them again. Excellent service and communication. I would definitely use U Ship in the future.” Arlene H.

Read even more reviews by Ritchie Bros. customers for uShip transporation providers.

No matter what type of equipment you need to ship, uShip is a dependable way to receive multiple competitive quotes and avoid overpaying for transportation. Learn more about how uShip works in this video:

Visit rbauction.com/shipping to learn more or list a shipment with uShip.

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